Electromechanical Engineering Technology (ELM)
ELM-3015 Sensors and Instrumentation (3) fall
An introduction to the type of sensors used in research and industry to measure physical and mechanical parameters and the standard methods of interfacing these devices. Discussion includes investigation of the underlying physical phenomenon which each transducer exploits and various signal conditioning and interfacing strategies. Typical devices covered include strain gages, LVDTs, load cells, pressure transducers, tachometers, accelerometers, temperature sensors, level sensors, optical sensors. 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ELT-1110 or ELT-2072, and MAT-1520 and PHY-1042. [Course fee: $160.00]
ELM-4015 Electro-Mechanical Power Systems (4) fall
A detailed analysis of the components in high-power hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Topics include pumps, pneumatic circuits, safety valves, actuators, electric motors and generators, transformers, relays, solenoids, and high-power semiconductors. Emphasis is placed on specifications (power ratings), typical uses, and energy conversion issues. Programmable controllers are introduced to demonstrate control and sequencing in these systems. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing in BSELM program or instructor permission.
ELM-4231 Control Systems I (4) fall
Students are introduced to analytical system modeling and the design of controllers for closed-loop electrical and mechanical systems. Topics include finite state machine design and implementation, the development of dynamic systems models using Laplace techniques, block diagram system representation, time-domain and frequency-domain system analysis, the determination of system stability, system error computation, an introduction to controller design, and the design of discrete-time controllers using z- transform methods. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:ELT2061, MAT-3170, senior standing in the BS ELM program, or instructor permission. [Course fee: $50.00]
ELM-4232 Control Systems II (4) spring
Continuation of Control Systems I. Students are introduced to complex second-order, and higher-order systems. Topics include system identification methods, performance parameter design trade-offs, and designing higher-order controllers. Practical applications of microcontroller-based controller design are emphasized. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ELM-4231. [Course fee: $50.00]
ELM-4701 ELM Project I (2) fall
This course emphasizes project design, planning, and manufacturing issues. Topics include planning and budgeting, safety in the design, design for manufacturability, fabrication techniques, testing for safety and reliability, and quality control. Students are given a small electromechanical design on which to apply the lecture material. Students also select and begin planning a major, team-oriented project that is completed in Projects II. The project must have major electrical and mechanical components. 1 hour of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the BSELM program or instructor permission. [Course fee: $50.00]
ELM-4702 ELM Project II (3) spring
This course is a continuation of EMT Projects I, dealing primarily with issues of large- scale projects. Coordination between the members of the design teams is stressed, with frequent seminars and mini-presentations to inform everyone of the teams' progress. A major presentation of the teams' project is required at the end of the semester. 1 hour of lecture, 6 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: ELM-4701. [Course fee: $50.00]