Hydraulics

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC04BA60033
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 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-2013AUTO   2 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
KOTU-2014AUTO   2 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
KOTU-2015AUTO   2 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
KOTU-2016AUTO   2 autumn   3.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will;
- understand the basics of hydraulics.
- understand how the common components functions
- know the basics of system planning and calculation.
- be able to choose suitable hydraulic systems to use.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h, scheduled studies 40 h and autonomous studies 41 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Basic theory of hydraulics
- Pressure generators, controllers and regulating devices
- Structure and function of components
- System planning, choosing and dimensioning components

Recommended or Required Reading

- Kauranne, Kajaste and Vilenius: Hydraulitekniikan perusteet

- Lecture materials

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lessons
- Laboratory work
- Independent study

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

- Two mid-term exams or a final exam
- Active participation in the lessons and laboratories

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