Mechatronic Systems

Total Hours in Course120

Number of hours for lectures24

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16

Number of hours for laboratory classes8

Independent study hours72

Date of course confirmation29.11.2011

Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design

Course developer

prof.

Aivars Kaķītis

Dr. sc. ing.

Course abstract

Students obtain knowledge in basics of mechatronics and principles of analyze of mechanical systems. Students obtain theoretical principles of theoretical mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics. Students obtain skills in synergistic system analyses and systems thinking and the design of mechatronic products and processes.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge. Students acquire deep theoretical and practical knowledge in basics of mechatronics. Students obtain theoretical principles of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
Skills. The ability to creatively use their knowledge in synergistic system analyses and systems thinking and the design of mechatronic products and processes.
Competence. Students are capable to choose and justify the operation in the proper technique of mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic system equipment and ensure the operation of hydraulic or pneumatic without any rejections; independently solve technical issues in a hydraulic or pneumatic supply system for operation.

Compulsory reading

1. Dobelis H. Tehniskā mehānika, 2007. Interneta resurss: http://old.lvt.lv/viewpage.php?page_id=66
2. Lielpēters P., Dorošenko R. un Geriņš Ē. Fluidtehnika. Rīga: Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte, 2005. 183. lpp.
3. Uzkliņģis G. Mašīnu elementi. 1. daļa: Savienojumi. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 468 lpp.
4. Ziemelis I., Kaķītis A., Dominieks L. Materiālu pretestība. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 376 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Fluid Power Journal. - http://www.fluidpowerjournal.com ISSN: 1073-7898.

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