UAIT 185 - Industrial Electric and Mechanical Technology

Basic knowledge of engineering processes, and product design as well as the use of digital electronics combining multidisciplinary principles from mechanics, electronics, engineering, robotics, and automation control. Includes an introduction to designing mechatronic systems which require integration of the mechanical and electrical, control of mechatronic systems, digital logic, analog interfacing and power amplifiers, measurement and sensing, and interfacing of software with hardware.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate correct use of precision and non-precision measurement tools.
Interpret and apply various types of prints and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models used in manufacturing.
Demonstrate how to run a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program.
Demonstrate safe practices when working with electronic and electrical devices.
Connect, and configure PLC for analog input and output.
Describe how and why pneumatics can be used to implement logic functions.
Troubleshoot pneumatic systems.
Demonstrate the correct application of hydraulic actuators.
Demonstrate hydraulic troubleshooting methods.
Demonstrate how various electronic motor control functions can be implemented with a PLC.

Outline:

Measuring, Tolerance, and Safety
1. Units of Measure
2. Basic Measurement Tools
3. Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
4. Mechanical Drives Safety
5. Lockout-Tagout
6. Personal Protective Equipment
7. Associated Electrical Hazards
8. Associated Mechanical Hazard
9. Fasteners and Fits
10. Threaded Fasteners
11. Keys and Keyways
12. Taper Locks
13. Interference and Clearance Fits
14. Principles of Assembly/Standards of Workmanship
15. Definition of Torque
16. Torque Specification
Blueprint Reading and CAD Modeling
1. Blueprint, CAD, and Manufacturing Terms
2. Freehand Sketching
3. Blueprint Fundamentals
4. Introduction to Solids Modeling (CAD) and Parametric Programming
5. Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
6. Bearings
  1. Types and Applications
  2. Installation
  3. Alignment and Leveling
  4. Testing
  5. Calculations
  6. Lubricant/Lubricant Selection
Electrical Safety
1. Hazards of Electrical Work
2. Lockout-Tagout
3. Safe Measurement Instrument Usage
4. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
5. Couplings/Direct Drives Day
  1. Types
  2. Installation
  3. Alignment and Balancing
  4. Speed, Power, and Torque Calculations
6. Electrical Terms and Concepts
  1. Current
  2. Resistance
  3. Voltage
  4. Power
  5. Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC)
Belt and Pulley Drives
1. Types
2. Components
3. Installation
4. Belt Selection
5. Tensioning
6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
7. Speed, Power, and Torque and Calculations
8. Electrical Meters and Measurements
  1. Ammeters
  2. Voltmeters
  3. Multimeters- digital and analog
Electronic and Electrical Components
1. Power Sources
2. Switches
3. Circuit Protection Devices
4. Resistors, Capacitors and Inductors
5. Transformers
6. Transistors and Diodes
7. Semiconductor Devices
8. Logic Gates
9. Series, Parallel, and Combination Circuits
  1. Current Path
  2. Voltage, Current, and Resistance Characteristics of Each Circuit Type
  3. Circuit Analysis for Resistance, Voltage, Current, and Power Consumption
10. Chain Drives
  1. Types
  2. Sprockets
  3. Checking and Adjusting Chain Tension
  4. Adding and Removing Chain Links
  5. Lubrication
  6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  7. Speed, Power, and Torque Calculations
Gear Drives
1. Gear Types/Selection
2. Installation
3. Lubrication
4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5. Direction, Speed, Power, Torque and Backlash Calculations.
6. Lubrication
  1. Types
  2. Applications
  3. Viscosity
  4. Testing
DC Circuits
1. Steady Voltage and Current Levels
2. Examples of DC Circuits
3. Resistance
AC Circuits
1. Frequency
2. Inductance
3. Capacitance
4. Impedance
5. Inductive and Capacitive Reactance
Hydraulic Directional Control Valve (DCV) Applications
1. DCV Overview
2. Two-Position DCV’s
3. Piloted-Operated DCV’s
4. CAM-operated DCV’s
Hydraulic Cylinder Applications
1. Types
2. Regenerative Circuits
3. Pressure-Compensated Flow Control Valves
4. Synchronization Circuits
5. Cylinder Disassembly and Rebuild
Transformers
1. Behaviors and Uses
2. Calculating Output Voltage
3. Sizing
4. Testing and Troubleshooting
5. Hydraulic Relief Valve Operations
  1. Pilot-operated Relief Valve Operation
  2. Pump Unloading Applications
  3. Remote Pressure Control
6. Hydraulic Check Valve Applications
  1. Pressure Port Check Valves
  2. Pilot-operated Check (POC’s) Valves
  3. Pilot-operated Check Valve Applications
  4. Pilot-operated Check Valve Circuit Design
Accumulator Applications
1. Accumulator Applications
2. Accumulator Circuits
3. Accumulator Sizing
Industrial and Commercial Electrical Power Distribution Systems
1. Single Phase Power
2. 3 Phase Power
3. Transmission and Distribution Systems
4. Common Voltages
Electrical and Electrical Relay Control Day
1. Control Logic
2. Sequencing Control
3. Timers and Advanced Systems
PLCs Introduction
1. PLC Orientation
2. Industrial Networks
3. PC-PLC Connections
4. Controller Operation
5. Hydraulics Troubleshooting
  1. Methods
  2. Problems
PLC Programming
1. Project Creation and Organization
2. Programming Software
3. Program Analysis
4. Program Documentation
Piping for Fluid Power
1. Flexible Tubing
2. Rigid Tubing
3. Hoses
PLC Motor Control
1. Motor Control
2. Seal-In Program Logic
3. Data Types and User-Defined Tags
4. Interlock Functions
5. PLC Discrete Control of Variable Speed Drive
6. Event Sequencing
  1. Event Sequencing and Continuous Cycle Logic
  2. Modes of Operation
  3. Stop Functions
  4. On/Off Process Control
Program Control Instructions
1. Program Initialization
2. Master Control Reset
3. Subroutines
4. Jump and Label Instructions
5. PLC Timer and Counter Instructions
  1. Non-Retentive Timer Instructions
  2. Retentive Timer Instructions
  3. Time-Driven Sequencing
  4. Counter Instructions
6. Math and Data Move Instructions
  1. Add Instruction
  2. Subtract Instruction
  3. Multiply and Divide Instruction
  4. Move Instructions
Air-Logic
1. Externally Piloted Valves
2. Introduction to Air-Logic
3. Air-Logic Design
Introduction to Motor Control
1. Electrical Safety Review
2. Single-phase and three-phase power
3. Disconnects and Protective Devices
4. Three-Phase Motors
Analog Inputs and Analog Output Day
1. Sensors
2. Analog Input Default Configuration and Operation
3. Analog Input Tag Structures and Parameterization
4. Comparison Instructions and On/Off Control
5. Analog Output Devices
6. Analog Output Configuration and Operation
7. Analog Output Tags and Data
Manual Motor Control and Overload Protection
1. Manual Motor Control
2. Manual Motor Starter Operation
3. Overload Protection
Control Transformers
1. Transformers
2. Operations
3. Machine Control Applicaiton
4. Control Ladder Logic
  1. Electrical Control System
  2. Ladder Diagram
  3. Logic Elements
Control Relays and Motor Starters
1. Control Relays
2. Magnetic Motor Starters
3. Two-wire Start
4. Three-wire/Stop Control
Introduction to Troubleshooting
1. General Troubleshooting
2. Control Component Troubleshooting
3. Motor Starter Troubleshooting
4. Power Component Troubleshooting
Systems Troubleshooting
1. Test Equipment for Troubleshooting
2. Systems Troubleshooting
Reversing Motor Control
1. Manual Motor Reversing
2. Reversing Magnetic Motor Starter
3. Interlocking for Reversing Motor Control
4. Modes of Operation
5. Hands-off Automatic Control
6. Automatic Input Devices
  1. Limit Switches
  2. Float Switches
  3. Pressure Switches
  4. Sequence Control
7. Basic Timer Control; On-Delay and Off-Delay
  1. On-Delay Timers
  2. Off-Delay Timers
  3. Troubleshooting
Braking Methods
1. Drum Switch Plugging
2. Push-Button and Timer Plugging
3. Electromagnetic Braking
4. DC Injection and Dynamic Braking
Reduced Voltage Starting Circuits
1. Primary Resistor Reduced Voltage Starters
2. Autotransformers Reduced Voltage Starters
3. Part Winding Starters
Power Generation & Distribution 
1. AC Power Generation
2. Three-phase Wye Distributions Systems
3. Three-phase Delta Distribution Systems
4. Transformers in Power Distribution
Introduction to Variable Frequency SC Drives (VFD)
1. Variable Speed AC Drive Basics
2. Two and Three-Wire Control
3. Jogging Control
VFD Speed and Torque Control
1. Basic Speed Control
2. Advanced Speed Control
3. Torque Control
4. VFD Acceleration, Deceleration and Braking
  1. Ramping
  2. Special Acceleration Methods
  3. Braking
5. VFD-Fault Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
  1. Fault Detection
  2. Troubleshooting
  3. Clearing Faults
Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) Motor Control
1. SCR Half-Wave Speed Control
2. SCR Half-Wave Speed Control Performance
3. SCR Full-Wave Speed Control
4. SCR Full-Wave Speed Control Performance
5. SCR Controller Troubleshooting
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Power Systems
1. Introduction to pneumatics & hydraulics 
  1. Pneumatics & Hydraulics Safety 
  2. Pneumatics Power/Behavior of gases
  3. Hydraulic Power/Behavior of Liquids
  4. Basic Cylinder Circuits
  5. Directional Control Value schematics
2. Principles of Pressure and Flow
  1. Pressure and Cylinder Force
  2. Pneumatic Leverage (mechanical advantage)
  3. Pressure and Volume
  4. Boyle Law
  5. Air Flow and Resistance
Basic Pneumatic & Hydraulic Circuits 
1. Directional Control Valves
2. Single Acting Cylinder Circuits
3. Basic Motor Circuits
4. Compressors
5. Overpressure Protection (relief valves)
Speed Control
1. Relief Valves
2. Check Valves
3. Flow Control Valves
4. Effect of Actuator Load Change Flow Control Valves
5. Meter-in and Meter-Out Circuits
6. Flow Control Circuit Design
Pressure Control Circuits
1. Sequencing Valves
2. Sequencing Valve Application
3. Pressure Reducing Valves