Hydraulics (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

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 and can estimate efficiency and energy consumption of system.

Content

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

Materials

Luentomateriaali

Lisämateriaali:
Hydraulitekniikka
Kauranne, Heikki ; Kajaste, Jyrki ; Vilenius, Matti
ISBN 978-952-63-0707-7

Teaching methods

Luennot, laskuharjoitukset, itseopiskelu ja laboratiotyöt

Student workload

Luennot 28h ja laboratoriot 4h
Itseopiskelu

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

A satisfactory grade will be reached by mastering the fundamental issues mentioned in the contents. This also means that the student is able to solve simple problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

For a good grade the requirements increase so that the student has a more comprehensive understanding of the topic and is also able to solve more complicated problems. The student can choose a system suitable to the conditions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

An excellent grade can only be achieved when the above criteria are met and, in addition, the student is able to address the demanding task presented in the assessment situation comprehensively and accurately. The student demonstrates the ability to apply acquired knowledge and to design and dimension the system.

Qualifications

Algebry and geometry
Vectors and matrices
Statictics