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Mechatronics

Energy Engineering, Aalborg

Mechatronics

Knowledge of mechatronics is important for a well-functioning modern society. For example, renewable power production techniques and existing energy conversion techniques are undergoing radical changes in order to generate, distribute and use energy in a better way than done today. Proper design and improvement of highly integrated and multi-disciplinary systems and components require knowledge of many engineering fields like e.g. mechanics, hydraulics, electronics and control systems: this is the cornerstone of engineers with specialization in Mechatronics.

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Energy Engineering, Aalborg

Mechatronics

Knowledge of mechatronics is important for a well-functioning modern society. For example, renewable power production techniques and existing energy conversion techniques are undergoing radical changes in order to generate, distribute and use energy in a better way than done today. Proper design and improvement of highly integrated and multi-disciplinary systems and components require knowledge of many engineering fields like e.g. mechanics, hydraulics, electronics and control systems: this is the cornerstone of engineers with specialization in Mechatronics.

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Requirements for exchange students

To be accepted for the 5th (Fall) or 6th (Spring) semester, you must have passed 2 years of a relevant Bachelor's programme.

The skills you require

Engineers with a degree in Mechatronics may for example work with detailed development and improvements of:

  • Environmentally friendly energy production and consumption systems and components
  • Renewable energy sources like wind, solar and wave energy
  • Energy-efficient systems and products for various applications in order to maintain Denmark’s strong position within energy technology and renewable energy.

5th semester: Analysis of a mechatronic system

Proper understanding of the operating principles is of fundamental importance for all system design. On this background the main focus in this semester theme is to analyse a specific mechatronic system that consists of different sub-systems. Mathematical models must be formulated that take all main characteristic of the multidisciplinary system into account. In this way experience is obtained with the operating principles and the analysis of e.g. power electronics, electrical actuators, simple mechanical components, sensors and transducers. Also, the dynamic control of a mechatronic system is part of the project theme. Laboratory work is also a core part of the theme.

Project examples:

  • Modelling and analysis of dual-link robotic manipulator for energy efficient motion control
  • Analysis and control performance improvement of valve for liquid cooling systems
  • Analysis of energy harvesting device for Internet of Things (IoT) applications

5th Semester Modules

6th semester: Design of a mechatronic system

To solve a specific task, a mechatronic system must be designed in a systematic way. This requires evaluation and benchmarking of different possible solution in order to determine the suitability of various technologies. A model-based design philosophy is used to find a solution that fulfill the task requirements taking practical limitations into account. The designed product or a sub-part of it are realized in the laboratory, tested and the performance is compared to the characteristics predicted by the model.

Project examples:

  • Design of miniature switching valve for energy efficiency fluid power converters
  • Design of gripper with force feedback for robot application
  • Vibration damping system for agriculture machinery

6th Semester Modules

Continue on a master of science (MSc) programme

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme in Energy Engineering with specialisation in Mechatronics gives access to the following MSc specialisations in Energy Engineering (Aalborg) and Sustainable Energy Engineering (Esbjerg):