Study Guide

Objective

Students will be competent in selecting and using energy-efficient and long-life control technology electrical components. They will also be able to dimension the components of actuators with different levels of power.

Content

Components and measurements associated with electrical power centres and selection

Materials

- Lecture material
- Demonstrations during lectures
- Assignments
- Product and programming manuals

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises/assignments

Employer connections

None

Exam schedules

Exam in the last contact lesson of the course.

Student workload

Contact lessons 28 h. Self-learning and assignments about 50h.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has a satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the basic operation and concepts in components of control systems. He/she is able to select components to implement a control system.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has a good understanding of the basic concepts and principles of operation in components of control systems. He/she is able to apply his/her knowledge to solve different types of problems and to select the appropriate components for a control system.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an excellent understanding of the concepts and principles of operation of various control technology components. He/she is able to apply his/her knowledge to solve different types of problems and to select appropriate components for different control systems.

Assessment methods and criteria

Completion of assignments, exam

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Further information

The issues of automation technology are internationally similar.