Ae Zg511 Course Handout

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Work Integrated Learning Programmes Division

M.Tech. Automotive Engineering
Course Title MECHATRONICS/AUTOTRONICS

Course No(s) AE ZG511/AEL ZG533
Credit Units 5
Credit Model
Content Authors
Version Number 2.0
Date 25-07-2020
Course Objectives:
 An introduction to the applications of mechatronics in Automobile systems.
 Introduction to the various mechatronics building blocks like the System modelling, Signal
sensing and conditioning, Control system engineering, Electrical and mechanical actuation
systems etc.
 Learning about Sensors and Transducers, Operational Amplifiers, Hydraulic and
Pneumatics, Dynamic response of systems, System transfer function, Frequency response,
and closed loop controllers.
Text Book(s):
T1 Automotive Mechatronics by Konrad Reif , Springer Vieweg Edition
T2 Mechatronics by W. Bolton, 4th Edition, Pearson
Reference Book(s) & other resources:

R1 Understanding Automotive Electronics – 8th Edition, William B.Ribbens
R2 Control Systems by W. Bolton, Newnes
LEARNING OUTCOMES
LO1 Apply mechatronics in the field of Automotive systems
LO2 Acquire concepts of signal sensing and conditioning, control and decision making and
output actuation.
LO3 Illustrate working of various sensors and transducers, system modelling and dynamic
response, open and closed loop controllers, electrical and mechanical actuators.
LO4 Develop hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Experiential Learning Components:
1. Lab: Virtual lab (MATLAB) and Remote lab

2. Case study: None
3. Work integrated Learning Exercise: None
4. Design work/Field work: None
Content Structure:
Contact List of Sub-Topics Reference

Hour Topic Title
 Introducing Mechatronics, Concepts of signal T2- Ch.1
1-2 Introduction measurement, control and output actuation
 Application examples
Electricity  Resistor, inductor, capacitor, Semiconductor R1
and devices
3-4
Electronic  Diodes, transistors, Field effect transistors ,
fundamentals Logic gates
 Automotive sensors – Basics and Overview T1- Pages
5-6 Sensors  Sensor measuring principles 144-234
 Engine speed, Manifold air pressure, T1- Pages

Accelerator pedal, Yaw rate sensors, 246-289 /
7-8 Sensors type  Temperature, Knock, acceleration, Lambda R1-
Chapter 5
oxygen sensors
 Rain/Light, Torque sensors
 Operational amplifiers basics T2- Ch.3,
Signal
9-10
conditioning  Summing, difference, integrating,
differentiating, logarithmic type
 Wheatstone bridge, Zener diode, Low and T2- Ch.3
Signal High pass filters
11-12
conditioning  Analog to Digital (ADC) and Digital to Analog
(DAC)
System  Mechanical and Electrical systems T2- Ch.10,
13-14
modelling  Hydraulic and Thermal systems
Dynamic  First and second order systems, their T2-
15-16 response of performance measures Ch12/13
systems  Transfer function - Basics
17 Review Session
Feedback /  Feedback loops T2-
18-20 Closed loop  Open and closed loop Ch13/15
controllers  Closed loop controllers (PID strategies)
Electronic  Engine performance terms R1-
21-24 Engine  Electronic fuel control systems Chapter 4
controls
 Electric actuators, Electromechanical types T1- Pages
 Fuel injectors, Exhaust gas recirculation 290-304;
25-28 Actuators R1-
 Variable valve timing, Electric motor
Chapter
 Brushless DC motor, Ignition systems 247-270,
 Basics of hydraulics, types of valves T1- Pages
29-30 Hydraulics  Automatic brake functions, Electronic braking 396-410,
force distribution
Review
31-32
Session
Project Activity/ Experiential Lab:
Sr No Lab Details/ Project Details Access

01 Simulink On-ramp – 4 hours of certificate completion Through Platifi portal
02 Virtual Lab: MATLAB software: – 6 hour of Lab Lecture or Locally installed
and 6 hours of practice software
03 Remote lab: Online – using Physical equipment - 8 hours -
of lab lecture – 8 hours for assignment
Evaluation Scheme:
Legend: EC = Evaluation Component; AN = After Noon Session; FN = Fore Noon Session
Evaluation Name Type (Open Weight Duration Day, Date,
Component (Quiz, Lab, Project, Mid- book, Session, Time
term exam, End semester Closed
exam, etc.) book,
Online, etc.)
Theory- Quiz/Assignment Online 10% August 16-30,
2021
EC - 1
MATLAB Simulink onramp Online 5% To be announced
Remote Lab assignment Online 15% To be announced
Mid-Semester Test Open Book 30% 2 hours Sunday,
EC - 2 26/09/2021 (AN)
2 PM – 4 PM
Comprehensive Exam Open Book 40% 2 hours Sunday,
EC - 3 14/11/2021 (AN)
2 PM – 4 PM
Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Open Book): Topics in Contact Hours: 1 to 16

Syllabus for Comprehensive Exam (Open Book): All topics
Important links and information:
Elearn portal: https://elearn.bits-pilani.ac.in
Students are expected to visit the Elearn portal on a regular basis and stay up to date with the
latest announcements and deadlines.
Contact sessions: Students should attend the online lectures as per the schedule provided on the
Elearn portal.
Evaluation Guidelines:
1. EC-1 consists a Quiz/Assignment/ Project along with Onramp course, Virtual lab and
On-site lab. Performing the physical experiments available only in the on-site lab at
Hyderabad campus is mandatory. Announcements will be made on the portal, in a timely
manner.
2. For Closed Book tests: No books or reference material of any kind will be permitted.
3. For Open Book exams: Use of books and any printed / written reference material (filed or
bound) is permitted. However, loose sheets of paper will not be allowed. Use of
calculators is permitted in all exams. Laptops/Mobiles of any kind are not allowed.
Exchange of any material is not allowed.
4. If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine exigencies, the
student should follow the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam which will be
made available on the Elearn portal. The Make-Up Test/Exam will be conducted only at
selected exam centres on the dates to be announced later.
It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self-study
schedule as given in the course handout, attend the online lectures, and take all the prescribed
evaluation components such as Assignment, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam
according to the evaluation scheme provided in the handout.
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Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Work Integrated Learning Programmes Division

Course Title MECHATRONICS/AUTOTRONICS

Reference Book(s) & other resources:

LO1 Apply mechatronics in the field of Automotive systems

Experiential Learning Components:

1. Lab: Virtual lab (MATLAB) and Remote lab

Contact List of Sub-Topics Reference

 Engine speed, Manifold air pressure, T1- Pages

Project Activity/ Experiential Lab:

Sr No Lab Details/ Project Details Access

Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Open Book): Topics in Contact Hours: 1 to 16

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