DE6315                                       FLUID POWER

Level 6                                             Credits 15                                              Version July 2010

LEARNING TIME

RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITE

Nil

RECOMMENDED CO-REQUISITE

Nil

AIM/PURPOSE

To develop skill in the design control and construction of multi-actuator fluid power systems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.         Identify Fluid power equipment

2.         Describe the operation and construction of fluid power.

3.         Analyse multi-actuator fluid power systems to describe application.

4.         Design and draw multi-actuator fluid power systems.

5.         Construct a multi-actuator fluid power system.

6.         Design a Fluids Power distribution system.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

• Fluid power systems including hydraulic and pneumatic
• Equipment includes Pumps, Compressors, Valves (manual, pilot operated, Solenoid, pressure regulation, flow control), Accumulators, receivers, lubricators, dryers, filters, actuators, motors
• Circuit design should include Emergency Stop functions, Fail-safe operation, speed control
• Circuits include cascade system, PLC control
• System design including Pump/compressor receivers/accumulators, actuator valve, Flow rates, piping, layout and selection of appropriate components from industrial suppliers.