MEI-71207 Sustainability in Mechatronics, 5 cr
Additional information
Lectures, exercises and web-learning.
Person responsible
Kari Koskinen, Jaakko Myllykylä
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| MEI-71207 2019-01 | 1 - 2 |
Kari Koskinen Jaakko Myllykylä Tuomas Salomaa |
Approved exercise assignment and approved final exam. |
Learning Outcomes
After the course the student has general understanding for applying sustainable solutions in design of mechatronic systems. The student knows the different methods for enhancing sustainability in multi-technological systems.The student is able to apply sustainable solutions like environmentally friendly hydraulic fluids, energy efficient solutions, system life cycle management, leakage management, noise control and safe design solutions in system design. The course develops also the student's ability to analyze technological problems and documenting the process.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Sustainability in mechatronic systems. Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. | Basic design of multi-technological systems when considering sustainability. | Advanced design of multi-technological systems. |
| 2. | Water-based hydraulic fluids; their use and compatibility | Water as a pressure medium in hydraulic systems; additives | Structures and properties of emulsions and water-glycols |
| 3. | Energy efficient solutions in mechatronics; basic solutions, more advanced solutions | Energy recovery systems | Defining energy balance, special systems |
| 4. | Minimizing leakages, different sealing systems | Special sealings | Dimensioning of sealing systems |
| 5. | Noise control of mechatronic systems | Noise attenuation | Pressure pulsation attenuation |
| 6. | Condition monitoring of mechatronic systems | System level condition monitoring; system life cycle management | Fault analysis |
| 7. | Basic safety solutions in mechatronic systems | Safety in design | System design |
Additional information about prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mechatronic components and systems is recommendable
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| MEI-71207 Sustainability in Mechatronics, 5 cr | MEI-71206 Sustainable Fluid Power Systems, 5 cr |