Fluid Power Systems

Code:

EM0026

Acronym:

SHP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Automation

Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Automation, Instrumentation and Control Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEM	187	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	6	58,5	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Fluid Power Systems for drive, transmission and control through fluid energy: Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
On conclusion of this course the student should be able to understand the technologies of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, the functional properties, sizing and selection of parts for an application.

Learning outcomes and competences

On conclusion of this course the student should be able to:
-understand the technologies of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems,
-sizing systems
-understand the functional properties,
-be able to select components for an application
- be able to design hydraulic and pneumatic systems, following a specification

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Electricity

Instrumentation for measurement

Fluid mechanics

Mechanics: kinematics

Program

Fluid Power systems: energy and power by fluids. Main application areas. Power systems.
Pneumatic systems technology:
Compressed air: production, conditioning and distribution.
Actuators: types, properties, selection and sizing
Control valves: directional, pressure and flow control
ISO 1219 graphical representation of fluid power systems.
Pneumatic circuit analysis and simulation.
Design and selection for application.

Hydraulic systems technology:
Overall analysis of hydraulic systems applications
Pumps and motors. Actuators. Types, technology aspects, sizing. performance characteristics. Efficiency aspects.
Control valves: directional, pressure and flow control
Graphical representation
Auxiliary components: filters and filtering, cooling, instrumentation.
Hydraulic circuit analysis, sizing and design.
System and component experimental testing

Mandatory literature

Bosch; Bosch-Hydraulik
P. Panzer, G. Beitler; Tratado practico de oleohidraulica

Complementary Bibliography

Katharina Schmitz; Fundamentals of fluid power. ISBN: 978-3-8440-6306-6
Hubertus Murrenhoff; Fundamentals of fluid power. ISBN: 978-3-8440-4818-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

The course involves:
a)formal lecture classes, including tutorials for circuit analysis, sizing and design (TP)
b)extensive laboratory support sessions (PL)

Classes are fully supported by multimedia aids.
For each laboratory class there are milestones to be reached

Software

Scheme Editor
FLUIDSIM
SMC AutoSIM 200

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Control engineering > Automation

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	59,00
Frequência das aulas	68,00
Trabalho laboratorial	35,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

In order to obtain valid frequency the student must attend classes within the legal limits of frequency.

Calculation formula of final grade

The evaluation will be made through a final exam (100%).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Non appliable.

Internship work/project

Non appliable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to generic evaluation rules.

Classification improvement

Students can can make a written exam to improve their scores.