MECH 1320 Mechanical Systems and Electric Drives

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Course Syllabus Double Accelerated Class May 2014

Lectures (PDF Format):

Course Syllabus and Instructions

Lecture 1: Introduction, Maintenance, and Safety

Lecture 2: Mechanical Power Fundamentals

Lecture 3: Mechanical Power Fundamentals 2

Lecture 4: Lubrication

Lecture 5: Fasteners

Lecture 6: Shaft Couplings

Lecture 7: Gear Drives

Lecture 8: Fundamentals of DC Machines

Lecture 9: Fundamentals of AC Machines

Lecture 10: Shafts and Bushings

Lecture 11: Bearings

Lecture 12: Belt Drives

Lecture 13: Chain Drives

Lecture 14: Brakes, Clutches, and Springs

Labs:

Lab 1: Introduction to Mechatronics Training

Lab 2: Introduction to Mechanical Components

Lab 3: Viscosity Measurement Using the Vescosimeter

Lab 4: Gear Drives-Multiple Shaft Drive System

Lab 5: Chain Drives 1 (Silent Chain Drive)

Lab 6: Chain Drives 2 (Double Strand Chain Drive)

Lab 7: Belt Drives (Timing Belt Drive System)

Lab 8: Systems with Clutches, Brakes, and Flywheels

Lab 9: Installing and Operating a Multiple Shaft System

Lab 10: Systems with Metallic and Nonmetallic Couplings (Elastomer, Chain, and Gear Couplings)

Lab 11: Installing and Mounting Roller Bearings

Lab 12: Shunt and Separately Excited DC Motors

Lab 13: Series Motor and DC Generators

Lab 14: Single Phase and Three-Phase AC Motors

Sample Course Syllabus & Instructions

Mechanical Components and Electrical Drives

Fall 2012

Meeting Time: Monday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Wednesday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Prerequisite: Demonstrated knowledge in introductory mathematics

Required Textbook: Richard Knotek and Jon Stenerson, Mechanical Principles and Systems for Industrial Maintenance, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006.

Recommended References:

V. Ganesan, “Internal Combustion Engines”, 2nd ed. Tata McGraw Hill, 2003

R. Budynas and K. Nisbet, “Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design”, McGraw Hill 2010

Course Objectives:

There are seven main objectives for this course:

To understand and analyze fundamental classical mechanics and body motion, such as force, torque, speed, power, energy..etc.
To be familiar with basic mechanical components and drives such as clutches, gears, brakes, belt and chain drives …etc, and explain their role in a mechatronic system.
To analyze and properly select lubrication systems and lubricants in a mechatronical system.
To understand and be familiar with AC and DC electric machinery.
To be able to use and analyze technical documentation and datasheets.
To perform and be familiar with troubleshooting techniques.
To understand and perform work in accordance with safety rules and procedures.

Grading Policy:

Quizes: 25% (closed book and closed notes)

Mid Term Exam: 25% (closed book and closed notes)

Lab work: 25%

Final Exam: 25% (closed book and closed notes)

Letter Grade ranges:

90-100: A 80-89.9: B 70-79.9: C 60-69.9: D Less than 60: F

Quiz and Exam schedule

Course Material and Schedule:

Note: This schedule may change. If changes are made, announcements will be made in advance regarding those changes. It is your responsibility to conform to all announcements, changes, and additions made during the classes.

Class and Lab Policies:

Please conform to all regulations and rules set by the Bridgestone La Vergne plant, which hosts the lab and class sessions. Please remember also that:
- As per the regulations of the Bridgestone plant, taking pictures inside the facility is absolutely prohibited without a permission from the plant administration in advance.
- All students are restricted to the designated locations within the Na-Mec building when they are on the plant property.
No make-up sessions will be given for absence without a documented reasonable excuse.
Attendance is very important. Missing five classes/sessions or more will result in an F grade.
When performing lab experiments, please return all the equipment to where you took them from after finishing the experiment. Points will be taken off for lab benches that are left messy.
It is your responsibility to regularly check your default MSCC email address to be aware of any important/emergency notice about the course or class schedule.
Neatness counts. Please submit neat homework and class work. Points may be taken off if your exam or work paper is not neat and organized.
You are encouraged to ask questions in the class, in my office, through email, twitter, or on the phone.

Safety Rules and Measures:

It is extremely important to follow the safety guidelines before you start and during the lab sessions. Some of the rules and measures that you must take are listed below.

Wear safety glasses.
Remove watches, jewelry, rings, and ties.
If you have a long hair, you must tie it up or put it in a cap.
Wear tight-fitted clothes and remove jackets.
Wear short sleeves, or properly rolled-up long sleeves.
Wear heavy duty shoes.
Make sure the floor is dry before you start and stays dry during the lab session. Never start your lab session if the floor is wet or greasy.
Familiarize yourself with the location of the emergency stop buttons before you start your lab session.
Some labs may require wearing electrically-insulating gloves. Please be aware when they are needed.
Inform other students around you and your group members, if you are working in a group, before you plug in or operate, or turn on an electrical equipment, in particular electric motors, and make them aware of that.