AUTOMATION
 
Lectured in 1st year Electromechanics
1ste jaar Elektromechanica
Theory [A] 26.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 104
Studypoints [E] 4
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Patrick DEPRETER
Reference TGEMEX01A00631
 
Key words
Automation : pneumatics - digital technics

Objectives
Pneumatics
Basic knowledge of pneumatics and electro-pneumatics, basic constructions, parts and pieces.
Digital technics
Obtaining basic knowledge used by PLC, pneumatics, microprocessors, ...
- Boolian algebra : simplification and interpretation of
equation
- Karnaugh diagrams : simplification and interpretation of equations
- Memory functions



Topics
Pneumatics
- Gas laws
- Production and distribution of compressed air
- Working parts
- Calculating components
- Distribution elements and valves
- Pneumatic schemes
- Combination techniques
- Electro-pneumatic components
Digital technics
- Codes
- Boolian algebra
- Karnaugh diagrams
- Design structured components
- Data management

Prerequisites
Secondary school level

Final Objectives


Materials used
- teacher's course
- scientific & technical literature


Study costs
12.5 euro

Study guidance


Teaching Methods
- lectures
- exercises
- others


Assessment
- Scoring system :
written examination


Lecturer(s)
Koen Pieters-Patrick De Preter -Marianne Vandekerchove