Aplicabilidade de um dispositivo comercial de controle de temperatura em atividades de ensino na área de sistemas dinâmicos e controle

Abstract

Considering the importance of laboratory experiments in the teaching process of Dynamic Systems and Control, the search for didactic solutions that enable practical experimentation of these concepts becomes relevant. In this context, this work proposes an evaluation of the applicability of the Temperature Control Lab (TCLab) thermal system as a supporting tool for teaching, highlighting its potential as a low cost, accessible resource capable of bridging the gap between theory and practice. The Temperature Control Lab (TCLab), based on the Arduino platform, allows for the implementation and analysis of temperature control strategies, providing students with interaction with a real physical system, which facilitates the understanding of theoretical foundations. The developed methodology includes the analysis of the hardware components and functionalities, the identification of mathematical models representing the system9s dynamic behavior, and the execution of computer simulations using Visual Studio Code and the Python programming language. Subsequently, practical experiments are conducted on the Temperature Control Lab (TCLab) in order to validate the developed models and analyze the system9s performance under different control strategies. Thus, the goal is to promote more effective and integrated learning, as well as to contribute to the dissemination of accessible experimental tools in Engineering education.