Hydraulics and pneumatics (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student
• is familiar with the application areas of hydraulics and pneumatics
• recognises the usual hydraulic and pneumatic components from the schemes and knows how they work
• is able to design and assemble simple hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Content

• Basic laws of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics
• Hydraulic power transmission
• Hydraulic components and their operation principles
• Designing hydraulic systems
• Maintenance and service of hydraulic systems
• Production of compressed air and gas laws
• Application areas of pneumatics
• Pneumatic components and their working principles
• Designing pneumatic systems

Teaching methods

1. Lectures
2. PC-assignments optional ones for which you get extra points
3. Lab-Practices
4. Exam

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material distributed in the working space and TEAMS

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Finl exam 09.12.2024.
Retests on January 2025. More information in teh beginning of January

Assessment methods and criteria

Pneumatics
- Lab-Practices 3 x 4 points = 12 points
- Exam 20 points
- PC-assignments (extra points 1+3+2 p = 6p)
Total points 32 + extra points (total 40 p)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• recognises the usual hydraulic and pneumatic components
• is able to draw hydraulic scheme according to given requirements
• is familiar with the mandatory requirements for the proper operation of a system
• knows the basics of compressed air production.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• is able to evaluate the suitability of hydraulic or pneumatic transmission for a certain application
• recognises the usual hydraulic and pneumatic components used in the hydraulic schemes and knows how they work
• is able to draw simple pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams
• is able to dimension the actuators according to given requirements
• knows the common maintenance points for the smooth operation of the system
• is able to solve a simple sequential pneumatic system.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• is able to compare the suitability of different power transmission systems for an application
• understands the interdependence of pressure and volume flow, and is able to do calculations with them
• is able to understand the function of a system and its components on the basis of its hydraulic and pneumatic scheme
• knows the location of the service points and understands the need for regular service and maintenance
• is able to compare different control methods for hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• can solve full pneumatic sequential couplings and apply the solution also to electrical control systems.
• is able to make a simple logic control for a pneumatic system.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• recognises the usual hydraulic and pneumatic components
• is able to draw hydraulic scheme according to given requirements
• is familiar with the mandatory requirements for the proper operation of a system
• knows the basics of compressed air production.