OUTCOME 1 - STANDARDS

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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OUTCOME 2 - FLUID POWER EQUIPMENT

TUTORIAL 1 - HYDRAULIC PUMPS Working Principles Speed, Flow and Nominal Displacement. Shaft Power, Fluid Power, efficiencies. Piston pumps, Gear Pumps, Vane Pumps Pump protection Symbols

    TUTORIAL 2 - CYLINDERS Working Principles Construction and Materials Seals used in Cylinders Mounting Methods Pressure, Speed, Force and Flow Rate Symbols

TUTORIAL 3 - 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 4 - 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 5 - OTHER FLUID POWER VALVES Pressure relief Valves Pressure Reducing Valves Check Valves and Restrictors Pneumatic Logic Valves Timers and Counters Symbols

TUTORIAL 6 - FILTERS The Purpose of Filters Surface and Depth Filters Size and Efficiency Contaminants Materials and Styles Symbols Filter Locations Hydraulic Reservoir Features

TUTORIAL 7 - HYDRAULIC FLUIDS Ideal Properties Additives and Their Purpose Fluid Types and Class Material Compatabilty Preserving Quality Symbols Sampling and Testing

TUTORIAL 8 - SEALS USED IN FLUID POWER Purpose and Importance Classification and Materials Material Compatability with Fluids.

TUTORIAL 9 - ACCUMULATORS Purpose and Applications Piston and Bag Types Back Up gas Bottles Construction Safety Features and Precautions

TUTORIAL10 - PIPES TUBES AND FITTINGS Materials for Pipes and Tubes Shaping and Forming Joining Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fittings Flexible Hoses Clamping

TUTORIAL 11 - 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

OUTCOME 3 - PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS

TUTORIAL 1 - 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 2 - 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

OUTCOME 4 - INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS Industrial Sectors Technical Specifications. Costing Factors safety Regulations Factors Affecting Choice of System

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MODEL ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT 1 ASSIGNMENT 2 ASSIGNMENT 3

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