UNIT 1:
Introduction to Fluid power – Advantages and Applications
Types of fluids – Properties of fluids and selection
Basics of Hydraulics – Pascal’s Law – Principles of flow – Friction loss
Work, Power and Torque-Problems
Sources of Hydraulic power : Pumping Theory – Pump Classification
Construction, Working, Design, Advantages, Disadvantages,
Selection criteria of Linear and Rotary – Fixed and Variable displacement pumps
Selection criteria of Linear and Rotary – Fixed and Variable displacement pumps -Problems
UNIT 2:
Cylinders – Types and construction, Application
Flow control and pressure control valves
Hydraulic motors – Control Components : Direction Control,
Types, Construction and Operation
Servo and Proportional valves – Applications
Reservoirs, Pressure Switches – Applications
Fluid Power ANSI Symbols – Problems.
Fluid Power ANSI Symbols – Problems.
UNIT 3:
Industrial hydraulic circuits – Regenerative
Pump Unloading, Double- Pump
Pressure Intensifier, Air-over oil
Sequence, Reciprocation, Synchronization
Electro hydraulic circuits,
Mechanical hydraulic servo systems
Accumulators, Intensifiers
UNIT 4:
Filters, Regulator, Lubricator
Pneumatic actuators, Design of Pneumatic circuit
Muffler, Air control Valves, Quick Exhaust Valves,
Properties of air – Perfect Gas Laws – Compressor
Ladder diagram – Problems
Electro Pneumatic System – Elements
Ladder diagram – Problems
Introduction to fluidics and pneumatic logic circuits
UNIT 5:
Installation, Selection, Maintenance
Trouble Shooting and Remedies in Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
Design of hydraulic circuits for Drilling,
Planning, Shaping, Surface grinding
Press and Forklift applications
Design of Pneumatic circuits for Pick and Place applications
tool handling in CNC Machine tools – Low cost Automation
