Course Name : Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

Degree: Bachelor’s Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

{C}                                           Course Implementation, Hours/Week

      Course

   Tutorial

  Laboratory

MECH 416

2,5

-

2

1

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Instructors

Lect. Emre ATA

Contact Information

eata@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Web page

PRU Online

Course Type

 Elective

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  -

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

20

30

20

30

Course Description

Industrial automation and power hydraulic systems. Main principles and elements of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Directional, flow, pressure and logical control valves.  Hydraulic power units, pumps, hydraulic fluids, filters. Hydraulic and pneumatic circuit drawing and reading techniques. Fault location techniques in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Types and characteristics of the sensors used in automation systems.

Course Objectives

{C}1.        Develop the skills to recognise, read and create the hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and their drawings used in industrial automation.      

{C}2.        Teach the functions and utilisation principles of the directional, flow control, pressure control and logical control valves used in hydraulic and pneumatic  power and control circuits. 

Course Learning Outcomes

{C}1.        Recognise all types of elements of hydraulic and pneumatic control and power circuits with their functions, characteristics and utilisation principles.

{C}2.        Ability to define the functions of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. 

{C}3.        Ability to read and analyse hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagrams. 

{C}4.        Ability to use the principle concepts of industrial automation applications. 

{C}5.        Ability to implement principle industrial automation  solutions

{C}6.        Ability to apply economy principles to the design and operation of pneumatic systems.

Ability to identify and utilise the sensors employed in automation systems.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Power point slides and multimedia

Tutorial Place

Classroom

Textbook

TMMOB Hidrolik Devre Elemanları ve Uygulama Teknikleri MMO/293/2

TMMOB Pnömatik Devre Elemanları ve Uygulama Teknikleri

Homework & Projects

1 Project

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

40

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

60

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

Effects of Final on Grading, %

TOTAL

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Principal characteristic, main concepts and elements of industrial automation systems. 

I

2

Principal laws and equations governing hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 

I

3

Directional control valves; selection criteria, utilization principles, application as control and sensor elements. 

II, III

4

Flow control valves; types, utilization criteria, application principles. 

III; IV

5

Pressure control valves and pressure limiting valves; application principles.                

V

6

Logic control valves; AND / OR and YES / NO elements. 

VI

7

Hydraulic power units and pumps; types, utilization and dimensioning. 

VII

8

Midterm 

VII

9

Supplementary elements of hydraulics and pneumatics ; hoses , connectors etc.

VII

10

Hydraulic circuit drawing and reading techniques; techniques for naming the elements.    

VII, VIII

11

Pneumatic circuit drawing and reading techniques; techniques for naming the elements.  

VIII

12

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems design and maintenance; necessary tables and graphics.  

IX

13

Fault location techniques in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.           

IX

14

Sensors used in automation systems; types and specifications.

VII-IX

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g

An ability to communicate effectively

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

an ability to apply basic knowledge in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, material properties, and energy/propulsion systems in the context of marine vehicles

X

Prepared by

             Lect. Emre ATA

                         Date

                     11/10/2016

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