Hydraulics and pneumatics (5 cr)

Objective

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

Materials

Material distributed in the working space and TEAMS

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

Final exam 09.12.2024.
Retests on January 2025. More information in the beginning on January.

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.

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)