Program Overview

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Introduction to the Module

The module "Control of a Hydraulically Actuated Mechanical Structure" is a 15 ECTS project module that focuses on the control of mechanical structures with complex dynamics and elements with non-linear behavior.

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about mechanical structures with complex dynamics and elements with non-linear behavior.

Skills

• Be able to apply identification methods for determining system dynamics when system information is not available.
• Be able to apply the fundamental aspects of non-linear control theory and enable the utilization of available system information to apply selected non-linear control methods on the considered system.
• Be able to use methods for documenting the project work as a scientific paper and poster.
• Be able to verify the models and the simulations by measurement in the laboratory or from existing data.

Competences

• Be able to control the working and development process within the project theme and be able to develop new solutions within the area of control of hydraulic actuated mechanical structures.
• Independently be able to define and analyze scientific problems within the area of control of hydraulic actuated mechanical structures and based on that make and state the reasons for decisions made.
• Independently be able to continue own development in competence and specialization.

Type of Instruction

The module involves problem-based project-oriented project work in groups. The project takes its base in a hydraulically actuated mechanical system, which is to be controlled as a feedback system. Models of both the mechanical structure and the actuation system are made, and system identification methods should be used for critical parts where no component/system information is available.

Extent and Expected Workload

Since it is a 15 ECTS project module, the workload is expected to be 450 hours for the student.

Exam

Prerequisite for Enrollment for the Exam

It is a precondition for students with a bachelor's degree from AAU that they participate in the Conference for MSc Energy Students (CES). Students are obliged to prepare a scientific paper and a poster which must be presented at the conference.

Exams

• Name of exam: Control of a Hydraulically Actuated Mechanical Structure
• Type of exam: Oral exam based on a project
• ECTS: 15
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Additional Information

For students with a Bachelor's degree from Aalborg University heading for the specialization in Mechatronic Control Engineering.

Guidance for the Project of 1st Semester MSc in Energy Engineering

The project should fulfill the objectives of the 1st semester project theme and should be documented to an acceptable technical and scientific level. The documentation shall include a scientific paper and a poster, which shall fulfill the standard for an international conference.

Project Documentation

The following material must be uploaded to the system "Digital Exam" on the date given for the submission:

• Scientific paper, max. 10 pages, which presents the primary content and results of the project work
• Project summary report
• Project poster

Conference Participation

The paper must be presented by one or more group members at a conference arranged within the Department of Energy Technology. The conference will be run in the same manner as an international conference. The project poster must also be presented at this conference. All group members must attend the conference and the poster session to be allowed to participate in the project examination.

Project Summary Report

The project summary report should elaborate the project details and conclusions. The maximum length of the summary report (report without appendices) is 50 pages, and in addition, the summary report should follow the rules as laid down by the Study Board in "Procedure for Project Work".

Project Exam

The project evaluation will take place at a later date than the conference. At the project examination, the project group shall present its project work in accordance with the Examination Policies and Procedures, Addendum to the Joint Programme Regulations. The presentation and assessment of the project are conducted in English.

Facts about the Module

• Danish title: Regulering af et hydraulisk aktueret mekanisk system
• Module code: N-EE-K1-3
• Module type: Project
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Autumn
• ECTS: 15
• Language of instruction: English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg
• Responsible for the module: Lasse Schmidt
• Used in: Curriculum for the Master of Science (MSc) Programme in Energy Engineering 2017

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Energy
• Department: Department of Energy Technology
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Science