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Instructional Guide

Course Title Pneumatics and Hydraulics

Course Code AEM61

Course Delivery Theory: 50%


Practical: 50%

Term 1

Academic Year 2018 - 2019


Pacing Guide

Delivery Mode
Classroom-Based Lessons/Laboratory Classroom- Laboratory Number
Week Expected Learning Outcomes Required Exercises /Assignments
/Workshops Based / of Periods
Workshop
- Introduction to Hydraulics. Module 1: Introduction to Hydraulics
- Describe the fundamental parts of a basic hydraulic
1 system. 2
- Apply Pascal’s law on different engineering
applications.
- Apply Pascal’s law on different engineering Module 1: Introduction to Hydraulics
2 applications. (Continued) 2
- Differentiate between flow rate & flow velocity.
Describe and distinguish between the main types of Module 2: Actuators and Directional Control Valves
3 2
hydraulic actuators.
- Describe and distinguish between the main types of Module 2: Actuators and Directional Control Valves
hydraulic actuators. (Continued)
4 2
- Describe and distinguish between the main types of
Directional Control Valves.
Assemble hydraulic circuits using the power pack, double Module 2: Actuators and Directional Control Valves
5 acting cylinder and DCV according to a given application. 2
Application: Controlling a furnace door.
- Describe and distinguish between the main types of Module 3: Hydraulic Components (Non-return
Non-return valves. Valves)
6 - Assemble hydraulic circuits using non-return valves 2
according to a given application. Applications: 1.
Calendar feeding device. 2. Conveyor tensioning device.
Assemble hydraulic circuits using non-return valves Module 3: Hydraulic Components (Non-return
according to a given application. Applications: 1. Calendar Valves)
feeding device. 2. Conveyor tensioning device. (Continued)
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- Describe and distinguish between the main types of Module 4: Flow Control Valves
Flow Control Valves.
8 - Assemble hydraulic circuits using Flow Control Valves 2
according to a given application. Application:
Controlling a furnace door.
Assemble hydraulic circuits using Flow Control Valves Module 4: Flow Control Valves
9 according to a given application. Application: Controlling a 2
furnace door. (Continued)
Describe and distinguish between the main types of Module 5: Pressure Control Valves
10 2
Pressure Control Valves.
Assemble hydraulic circuits using Pressure Control Valves Module 5: Pressure Control Valves
11 according to a given application. Applications: 1. Drilling 2
machine. 2. Embossing Machine
12 EXAM WEEK 2
13 EXAM WEEK 2

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