Hydraulics and pneumatics
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC23BK40012 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Kitinoja, Kimmo |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| KOTU-2013KOTU |
2 autumn |
5.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| KOTU-2014KOTU |
2 autumn |
5.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| KOTU-2015KOTU |
2 autumn |
5.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| KOTU-2016KOTU |
2 autumn |
5.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will;
- know the basics of hydraulics and pneumatics.
- know how essential components function.
- know how to design and make calculations for various systems.
- be able to choose suitable hydraulic and pneumatic systems to use.
Student's Workload
Total work 138 h, scheduled 72 h, autonomous studies 66 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- basic theory of hydraulics and pneumatics
- pressure generators, controllers and regulating components
- structure and function of components
- systems design, choosing and dimensioning of components
Recommended or Required Reading
- Hydraulitekniikan perusteet; Kauranne, Kajaste, Vilenius
- Pneumatiikka; Ellman, Hautanen, Järvinen, Simpura
- Lecture material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Laboratory work
- Assignments
- Independent study
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Mid-term exams or final exam
- Active participation
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