Syllabus Oil Hydraulic and Pneumatics (BE05000471) Total Credits = TH /30 Assessment Pattern and Marks Total Marks Theory Tutorial / Practical ESE (E) PA (M) PA (I) PBL (I) ESE (V) 02 70 30 00 30 00 130 1. Introduction To Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems : Introduction, Basic system of Hydraulics, Major advantages and disadvantages, Comparison among electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics systems, History of development of fluid power, Principles of hydraulic fluid power, Hydraulic symbols, Electrical elements used in hydraulic circuits. Basic requirements for pneumatic systems, Basic symbols of pneumatic systems, Electrical elements used in pneumatic systems, Application of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. (Chapters - 1,2,3,4) 2. Hydraulic Oils and Filters : Purpose of hydraulic oil, Types of hydraulic oil, Classification mineral based, Fire-resistant & biodegradable oils, Ideal characteristics of hydraulic oil, Maintenance of hydraulic oil, Filters, Types of filters, Material used for filter, Location of filter, Contaminations. (Chapters - 5,6) 3. Hydraulic Pumps, Motors, Valves, and Actuators : Hydraulic Pumps : Classification of hydraulic pumps, Pump specifications. Construction & working of gear pump, vane pump, radial piston pump, axial pump, Maintenance & troubleshooting. Hydraulic Motors : Hydraulic motors, Constructional features, and performances of gear motor, vane motors, and piston motors. Control Components in Hydraulic Systems : Direction control valves, Pressure control valves, Flow control valves, Non-return valves, Cartridge valves, Pressure intensifiers, Reservoirs, Accumulators. Actuators : Types of hydraulic actuators, Selection criterion of actuators, Linear and rotary Actuators. (Chapters - 7,8,9,10,11) 4. Pneumatics System : Air Preparation and Service Unit : Types & selection criteria for air compressors, Air receiver, Pipeline layout, Air filter, Air dryer, Pressure regulator, and Lubricator (FRL unit). Pneumatic Cylinders and Motors : Types of pneumatic cylinders & air motors, Cushion assembly, Mounting arrangements, Pneumatic Valves : Pneumatic direction control valves, Quick exhaust, Time delay shuttle and Twin pressure valves. (Chapters - 12,13,14,15) 5. Circuit Design and Analysis : Basic hydraulic circuits, Industrial hydraulic circuits, Power losses in flow control circuits, Basic pneumatic circuits, Development of single actuator circuits, Development of multiple actuator circuits, Cascade method for sequencing. (Chapters - 16,17) 6. Automation and Simulation of Hydraulics and Pneumatics : Introduction to Automation in hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, Case study of automation using hydraulics and pneumatics. Introduction to software of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, Circuit designing in software, Simulation in software, Simulation with actual components using software like automation in industry. (Chapters - 18,19)
