Model-Driven-Engineering in Education

Students are taught in undergraduate lectures about dynamic systems, control theory and computer programming. However, in the engineering practice a more diverse skillset is required. In addition to the topics covered in lectures, Model Driven Engineering (MDE) should be introduced to the curriculum. With the help of MDE students can learn to develop controls for dynamic systems, furthermore they learn about signal processing and communication systems, using an efficient and effective method. As a case study, the controlled object that is used in this educational project is an Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV). The ETV is used as a laboratory project, because it can be controlled by a diverse range of controller designs, from simple to complex. During the design phase of a new controller, its functionality and reliability should be tested in all development phases. An appropriate process for testing and applying MIL, SIL, PIL and HIL simulation is the V-cycle.This paper describes the related education methods at Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT). As an introduction a short description of related educational activities at DIT in current study plans will be given. Thereafter, the modelling method applied to the ETV will be presented together with the control design by Input-Output-linearization. Comparison of the MIL, SIL, PIL and HIL simulation techniques for identifying potential errors are performed for each test-case. The test result of the hardware implementation on an FPGA board will be discussed in the last section.