Hydraulics and pneumatics (5cr)

Objective

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.

Content

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

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1-2: The student knows the basic theory and calculation and components

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3-4: The student can choose a system suitable to the conditions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5: The student can design and can dimension the system

Materials

- Hydraulitekniikan perusteet, Kauranne, Kajaste, Vilenius

- Pneumatiikka, Ellman, Hautanen, Järvinen, Simpura

- Lecture material