PNEUMATICS AND HYDRAULICS
 
Lectured in 4th year ElectromechanicsSection automation
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 80
Studypoints [E] 3
Level  
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Jan DE STROOPER
Reference IIELMA04O12559
 
Key words


Objectives
To obtain knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic components.
Developing circuit diagrams using various principles and methods.
Designing installations with dimensioning and selection of the components.


Topics
Pneumatics : Physical properties, production and distribution of compressed air.
Pneumatic actuators, valves, sensors, vacuum technology.
Pneumatic and electropneumatic circuit diagrams.
PLC-controls, proportional pneumatics.
Hydraulics : Physical properties, production and distribution of hydraulic energy.
Hydraulic actuators, valves and accumulators.
Hydraulic and electrohydraulic circuit diagrams, compact systems and cartridge technology.
Servo-hydraulics and proportional hydraulics.


Prerequisites
Logic (Reduction of logic equations)
Fluid mechanics


Final Objectives


Materials used
Teacher's courses
Scientific and technical literature


Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures


Assessment
Oral examination


Lecturer(s)
Jan DE STROOPER