TUTORIAL 1 - SYMBOLS AND STANDARDS
The general purpose of Fluid Power Systems
The Importance of Standards.
Fluid Power Symbols
Drawing Standards
Drawing Layout
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Pneumatic symbols
TUTORIAL 2 - HYDRAULIC PUMPS
Working Principles
Speed, Flow and Nominal Displacement.
Shaft Power, Fluid Power, efficiencies.
Piston pumps, Gear Pumps, Vane Pumps
Pump protection
Symbols
TUTORIAL 3 - CYLINDERS
Working Principles
Construction and Materials
Seals used in Cylinders
Mounting Methods
Pressure, Speed, Force and Flow Rate
Symbols
TUTORIAL 4 - MOTORS
Working Principles
Semi-Rotary Actuators
Speed, Flow Rate and Nominal Displacement.
Torque, Shaft Power, Fluid Power and Efficiencies
Seals used in Motors
Symbols
TUTORIAL 5 - DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVES
Types and Symbol Construction
Port Configuration and
identification.
Bases and Manifolds.
Methods of Valve Actuation
poppets, Spools, Rotary, Flat Plate
and Cartridge Types
Symbols
TUTORIAL 6 - OTHER FLUID POWER VALVES
Pressure relief Valves
Pressure Reducing Valves
Check Valves and Restrictors
Pneumatic Logic Valves
Timers and Counters
Symbols
TUTORIAL 7 - FILTERS
The Purpose of Filters
Surface and Depth Filters
Size and Efficiency
Contaminants
Materials and Styles
Symbols
Filter Locations
Hydraulic Reservoir Features
TUTORIAL 8 - HYDRAULIC FLUIDS
Ideal Properties
Additives and Their Purpose
Fluid Types and Class
Material Compatabilty
Preserving Quality
Symbols
Sampling and Testing
TUTORIAL 9 - SEALS USED IN FLUID POWER
Purpose and Importance
Classification and Materials
Material Compatability with Fluids.
TUTORIAL 10 - ACCUMULATORS
Purpose and Applications
Piston and Bag Types
Back Up gas Bottles
Construction
Safety Features and Precautions
TUTORIAL11 - PIPES TUBES AND FITTINGS
Materials for Pipes and Tubes
Shaping and Forming
Joining
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fittings
Flexible Hoses
Clamping
TUTORIAL 13 - COMPRESSED AIR
Properties of Compressed Air
Free Air Delivery
Basic Principles of Reciprocating Compressor
Volumetric Efficiency
Isothermal Efficiency
Mechanical Power and Efficiency
Air Distribution Systems
Filters, Regulators and Lubricators
TUTORIAL 14 - PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS
Advantages of Pneumatics
Classification of Circuit Elements
Further Elements used in Pneumatic Control
Sensors, Trip Valves,Electric Components
European Ladder Logic Symbols
Basic Circuit Designs
TUTORIAL 15 - CONTROL CIRCUITS
On/Off Control
Closed and Open Loop Circuits
Sequential Operations
Oposing Signals
Pulse Generators, Unequal Pilots and Uni Directional Rollers
Cascade Control
Circuit Design exercises
TUTORIAL 16 - INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Industrial Sectors
Technical Specifications.
Costing Factors
safety Regulations
Factors Affecting Choice of System
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ASSIGNMENT 2
ASSIGNMENT 3
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