OVERVIEW

Impact of Modelling and simulation in Mechatronics system

Mechatronic system components
Phases of Mechatonics system
Types of Design
Integrated product Design
Traditional Vs Mechatronics Approach
Mechatronics Key Elements
 MODELLING & SIMULATION
Modelling is the process of representing the behaviour of a real system by a
collection of mathematical equations and logic.
Physical-mathematical description of a technical component,
subassembly or a complex system.
Simulation is the process of solving the same model on computer.
Calculation of the behavior of a system model in dependence on time,
and the state of a system and environment. The simulation provides projections
about the behavior of the real system with the aid of a model, which can be
executed in a computer.
Simulation process has the three basic steps:
Initialization
Iteration
Termination
AUTOMATIC CONTROL

System control is achieved by sensors,

actuators and embedded microcontrollers.
A system in which, the output has an effect
upon the input quantity, in such a manner
to maintain the desired output value is
automatic control system.
 OPTIMIZATION
In Mechatronics, optimization is primarily used to establish the optimal
system configuration. It solves the problem of distributing limiting resources
throughout a system such that the pre-specified aspects of its behavior is
satisfied.

Here, resources are referred to as design variables, aspects of system

behaviour as objectives, and system governing relationships (equations and
logic) as constraints.

Example - for a box-shaped luggage to maximise volume:

Design variables : L (length), W (width), H (height)
Objective : Maximise V = V(L,W,H)
Constraints : System relationship V = LHW
Key elements of Mechatronic systems can be classified under following categories
1. Information systems
2. Mechanical systems
3. Electrical systems
4. Computer system
5. Sensors and actuators
6. Real time interfacing
Integration of Components (Hardware Integration)
Embedded with sensors, actuators and microcomputers
Designing the mechatronics system which integrating the
sensors, actuators and computers into the mechanical process and
can be arranged at several places.

Integration of Information Processing (Software Integration)

Embedded with advanced control functions
Besides a Feed forward and feed back control, an additional
influence may take place through the process knowledge and
corresponding online information processing. This means processing
of available signals at higher levels using fault diagnosis and
optimization
Classification of Mechatronics system
 Phases of Mechatronics design process

Modeling : Systems are represented by a suitable model for evaluating the

behavior characteristics using simulation methods.
Prototyping : Sensors and actuators are interfaced with i/p and o/p signals with the
trial models, resulting in partial mathematical and real models. Here
real part provides real-time analysis and mathematical part provides
simulated time-based response. We can synchronized to understand
and validate the design
Deployment : Associated with the final product, embedded software deployment and
lifecycle.
 Steps involved in modeling and simulation

Need : Adaptive market research and knowledge must be

accumulator to achieve a clear picture of what the

customer wants.
Feasibility : Examine the commercial as well as technical aspects
of the proposed product such as Warranty and future

maintenance cost which will influence the profitability.

Specifications : It encompasses the weight, payload and interfaces,etc.
Conceptual design : Generate six possible solution.
Embodiment & : Once optimal solution has been identified, we move to
Optimization detailed design phase and the production of
manufacturing drawings
Integrated Design Approach
 MCT consists of several interconnected subsystem and components
TYPES OF DESIGN
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Design for strength or stiffness

Design for reliability
Design for maintainability - Features such as repair on replacement
Design for manufacture - Concerned for Automatic assembly. Here the machine
capability must be taken into account for the
rationalisation of component, fixture & fitting between
between similar product & process.
Traditional Approach Mechatronics Approach

Original and operating characteristics

will changes due to the actual loading System is reliable due the
and dynamic interactions. integrated system design.
Perfect impedance matching of the
two designed system is quite difficult
 Traditional Approach Mechatronic Approach

Bulky system Compact

Complex mechanism Simplified mechanism
Rigid heavy structures Lighter structures
Manual control Automatic and programmable control
Non adjustable movement cycle Programmable movements.
Accuracy is less Good accuracy due to feedback
 OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

1. Stage in design process

a) Production of a detailed design
b) More flexible
c) Dead time
d) None of the above

2. The first stage in developing the design

a) Solving the problem
b) true nature of the problem
c) Temperature control
d ) none of the above.

3. Need in design for

a)Intelligent control
b)Defined control
c)Both a and b
d)None of the above.