IAR (B-TECH Mechanical Engineering 5th)

1. Introduction:

Concept and scope of automation:

Socio economic impacts of automation

Types of Automation, Low Cost Automation

2. Fluid Power:

Fluid power control elements

Standard graphical symbols

Fluid power generators

Hydraulic and pneumatic Cylinders - construction, design and mounting;

Hydraulic and pneumatic Valves for pressure, flow and direction control:

3. Basic hydraulic and pneumatic circuits:

Direct and Indirect Control of Single/Double Acting Cylinders

Designing of logic circuits for a given time displacement diagram & sequence of

operations,

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Circuits using Time Delay Valve & Quick Exhaust Valve

Memory Circuit & Speed Control of a Cylinder

Troubleshooting and “Causes & Effects of Malfunctions”

Basics of Control Chain

Circuit Layouts

Designation of specific Elements in a Circuit

4. Fluidics:

Boolean algebra

Truth Tables

Logic Gates

Coanda effect

5. Electrical and Electronic Controls

Basics of Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Architecture & Components of PLC

Ladder Logic Diagrams

6. Transfer Devices and feeders:

Classification, Constructional details and Applications of

 Transfer devices

Vibratory bowl feeders

Reciprocating tube

Centrifugal hopper feeders

7. Robotics

Introduction, 

Classification based on geometry, control and path movement,

Robot Specifications, Robot Performance Parameters

Robot Programming

Machine Vision, Teach pendants

Industrial Applications of Robots