Information Package

Program of Mechanical Engineering (English 30%)

MAK434

HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS

Course Code
MAK434
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
  2. Ability to design a system, element and process to meet desired needs
  3. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsA basic knowledge about Fluid Mechanics subjects is sufficient.
Course DescriptionTo develop an understanding and working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Historical perspective, Definition of fluidic power.
2nd Week High flow-low pressure and low flow-high pressure systems, water power, pneumatics, hydraulics.
3rd Week Definition of air, ist density and gas constant, relative humidity, amount of water extracted.
4th Week Boyles law, Charles's law, universal gas law.
5th Week P-V diagrams, power of compression for isothermal systems.
6th Week P-V diagrams, power of compression in polytropic systems, thermodynamic efficiency of comp.
7th Week Two stage compression, improvement in efficiency.
8th Week Conditioning of air, filters, pressure regulators, lubricators, dehumidifiers and water extraction.
9th Week Compressor types and control by throttling, speed regulation, unloading and start/stopping.
10th Week Auxiliary tank.
11th Week Direction and flowrate control.
12th Week Spool valves in pneumatic and hydraulic use, valve drives, nulll adjustment.
13th Week Poppet valves, their advantages and disadvantages over spool valves.
14th Week Compressor plant layout, pipe network design.
15th Week Simple sequence control in pneumatic systems, fluid logic elements.
Recommended or Required ReadingText Book:

Industrial Pneumatics, Callear &Pinches, Prentice-Hall
Industrial Hydraulics, Pippinger & Hicks, McGraw-Hill

Reference Book(s):

Hydraulic Power Control, Herbert Merritt, McGraw Hill
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 6 1 6
Individual or group work 16 2 32
Preparation for Final exam 16 1 16
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 8 1 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 5 1 5
Project 1 32 32
Total Work Load145
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.83
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
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K3 X X X
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K5
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K8
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K11