Pneumatics

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC04AD10VVO
Type: Free choise
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Kitinoja, Kimmo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KOTU-2015AUTO   2 autumn   2.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
KOTU-2016AUTO   2 autumn   2.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will;
- know the basics of pneumatics.
- know how essential components function.
- know how to design and make calculations for various systems.
- be able to choose suitable pneumatic systems to use.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 54 h, scheduled studies 24 h and autonomous studies 30 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- basic theory of pneumatics
- pressure generators, controllers and regulating components
- structure and function of components
- systems design, choosing and dimensioning of components

Recommended or Required Reading

- 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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