This document outlines the objectives and units of study for a course on hydraulics and pneumatics. The course aims to provide an understanding of fluid power systems and develop competence in designing and operating fluid power circuits. It covers topics like fluid properties, hydraulic pumps, actuators, controls, circuits and systems. Pneumatic systems, electro-pneumatic systems, troubleshooting applications are also studied. The course has 5 units spanning 45 periods and aims to enable students to apply principles of fluid power systems, components, design circuits and troubleshoot systems.
This document outlines the objectives and units of study for a course on hydraulics and pneumatics. The course aims to provide an understanding of fluid power systems and develop competence in designing and operating fluid power circuits. It covers topics like fluid properties, hydraulic pumps, actuators, controls, circuits and systems. Pneumatic systems, electro-pneumatic systems, troubleshooting applications are also studied. The course has 5 units spanning 45 periods and aims to enable students to apply principles of fluid power systems, components, design circuits and troubleshoot systems.
This document outlines the objectives and units of study for a course on hydraulics and pneumatics. The course aims to provide an understanding of fluid power systems and develop competence in designing and operating fluid power circuits. It covers topics like fluid properties, hydraulic pumps, actuators, controls, circuits and systems. Pneumatic systems, electro-pneumatic systems, troubleshooting applications are also studied. The course has 5 units spanning 45 periods and aims to enable students to apply principles of fluid power systems, components, design circuits and troubleshoot systems.
This document outlines the objectives and units of study for a course on hydraulics and pneumatics. The course aims to provide an understanding of fluid power systems and develop competence in designing and operating fluid power circuits. It covers topics like fluid properties, hydraulic pumps, actuators, controls, circuits and systems. Pneumatic systems, electro-pneumatic systems, troubleshooting applications are also studied. The course has 5 units spanning 45 periods and aims to enable students to apply principles of fluid power systems, components, design circuits and troubleshoot systems.
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ME1703A HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS L T P C
3 0 0 3 OBJECTIVES: To provide students with an understanding of the fluids and components utilized in modern industrial fluid power system and manufacturing Industries. To develop a measurable degree of competence in the design, construction and operation of fluid power circuits.
UNIT I FLUID POWER PRINICIPLES AND HYDRAULIC PUMPS 9
Introduction to Fluid power – Advantages and Applications – Fluid power systems – Types of fluids- Properties of fluids and selection – Basics of Hydraulics – Pascal’s Law - Pumping Theory – Pump Classification – Construction, Working, Advantages, Disadvantages – Fixed and Variable displacement pumps
UNIT II HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS AND CONTROL COMPONENTS 9
Hydraulic Actuators: Cylinders – Types and construction, Application, Hydraulic cushioning – Hydraulic motors - Control Components : Direction Control, Flow control and pressure control valves – Types, Construction and Operation – Servo and Proportional valves – Applications – Accessories : Reservoirs, Pressure Switches – Applications – Fluid Power ANSI Symbols
Properties of air – Perfect Gas Laws – Compressor – Filters, Regulator, Lubricator, Muffler, Air control Valves, Quick Exhaust Valves, Pneumatic actuators, Design of Pneumatic circuit – Cascade method – Electro Pneumatic System – Elements – Ladder diagram – Introduction to fluidics and pneumatic logic
UNIT V TROUBLE SHOOTING AND APPLICATIONS 9
Installation, Selection, Maintenance, Trouble Shooting and Remedies in Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Design of hydraulic circuits for Drilling, Planning, Shaping, Surface grinding, Press and Forklift applications. Design of Pneumatic circuits for Pick and Place applications and tool handling in CNC Machine tools – Low cost Automation – Hydraulic and Pneumatic power packs. TOTAL: 45 PERIODS OUTCOMES: At the end of the course the students would be able to
ME1703A.1 Apply the working principles of fluid power systems and hydraulic pumps. ME1703A.2 Apply the working principles of hydraulic actuators and control components. ME1703A.3 Design and develop hydraulic circuits and systems. ME1703A.4 Apply the working principles of pneumatic circuits and power system and its components. ME1703A.5 Identify various troubles shooting methods in fluid power systems. ME1703A.6 Explain the working of automation with different Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems. TEXTBOOKS: 1. Srinivasan.R., “Hydraulic and Pneumatic Controls”, Vijay Nicole Imprints, 3rd edition, 2019. 2. Anthony Esposito, “Fluid Power with Applications”, Prentice Hall, 2009
REFERENCES: 1. Jagadeesha. T., “Pneumatics Concepts, Design and Applications “, Universities Press, 2015. 2. Dudelyt, A. Pease and John T. Pippenger, “Basic Fluid Power”, Prentice Hall, 1987. 3. Majumdar, S.R., “Oil Hydraulics Systems – Principles and Maintenance”,TataMcGraw Hill, 2001. 4. Joshi.P., Pneumatic Control”, Wiley India, 2008. 5. Shanmugasundaram.K., “Hydraulic and Pneumatic Controls”. Chand & Co, 2006 6. James A. Sullivan, “Fluid Power Theory and Applications”, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, 1997
