5th Sem, Mechatronics

Hydraulics and Pneumatics Mechatronics 5th Sem Syllabus for VTU BE 2017 Scheme

Hydraulics and Pneumatics detail syllabus for Mechatronics (Mechatronics), 2017 scheme is taken from VTU official website and presented for VTU students. The course code (17MT53), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below.

For all other mechatronics 5th sem syllabus for be 2017 scheme vtu you can visit Mechatronics 5th Sem syllabus for BE 2017 Scheme VTU Subjects. The detail syllabus for hydraulics and pneumatics is as follows.

Course Objectives:

Students will be able to

  1. Gain knowledge of basics of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  2. Understanding the working principles of hydraulics and pneumatics components
  3. Engineering application of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Module 1

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Module 2

Hydraulic Actuators and Motors: Classification cylinder and hydraulic motors, Linear Hydraulic Actuators [cylinders], single and double acting cylinder, Mechanics of Hydraulic Cylinder Loading, mounting arrangements, cushioning, special types of cylinders, problems on cylinders, construction and working of rotary actuators such as gear, vane, piston motors, Hydraulic Motor Theoretical Torque, Power and Flow Rate, Hydraulic Motor Performance, problems, symbolic representation of hydraulic actuators (cylinders and motors).
Control Components in Hydraulic Systems: Classification of control valves, Directional Control Valves- Symbolic representation, constructional features of poppet, sliding spool, rotary type valves solenoid and pilot operated DCV, shuttle valve, check valves, Pressure control valves – types, direct operated types and pilot operated types. Flow Control Valves -compensated and non-compensated FCV, needle valve, temperature compensated, pressure compensated, pressure and temperature compensated FCV, symbolic representation.

Module 3

Hydraulic Circuit Design And Analysis: Control of Single and Double -Acting Hydraulic Cylinder, Regenerative circuit, Pump Unloading Circuit, Double Pump Hydraulic System, Counter balance Valve Application, Hydraulic Cylinder Sequencing Circuits, Automatic cylinder reciprocating system, Locked Cylinder using Pilot check Valve, Cylinder synchronizing circuit using different methods, factors affecting synchronization, Speed Control of Hydraulic Cylinder, Speed Control of Hydraulic Motors, Safety circuit, Accumulators, types, construction and applications with circuits.
Maintenance of Hydraulic System: Hydraulic Oils – Desirable properties, general type of Fluids, Sealing Devices, Reservoir System, Filters and Strainers, wear of Moving Parts due to solid – particle Contamination, temperature control (heat exchangers), Pressure switches, trouble shooting.

Module 4

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Module 5

Signal Processing Elements: Use of Logic gates – OR and AND gates in pneumatic applications. Practical Examples involving the use of logic gates, Pressure dependant controls- types – construction – practical applications, Time dependent controls principle, Construction, practical applications.
Multi- Cylinder Application: Coordinated and sequential motion control, Motion and control diagrams. Signal elimination methods, Cascading method- principle, Practical application examples (up to two cylinders) usingcascading method (using reversing valves).
Electro- Pneumatic Control: Principles – signal input and output, pilot assisted solenoid control of directional control valves, Use of relay and contactors. Control circuitry for simple signal cylinder application.

Course Outcomes:

On completion of the course the student will

  • have knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic system and its components.
  • understand the working principle of various hydraulic and pneumatic components.
  • apply working principles of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems for various applications. determine cause for hydraulic and pneumatic system break down and performance of hydraulic pumps, motors.

Text Books:

  1. Fluid Power with Applications, Anthony Esposito, Sixth edition, Pearson Education, Inc, 2000.
  2. ‘Pneumatics and Hydraulics’, Andrew Parr, Jaico Publishing Co

Reference Books:

  1. ‘Oil Hydraulic systems’, Principles and Maintenance S. R. Majurr, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd. – 2001
  2. ‘Industrial Hydraulics’, Pippenger, Hicks” McGraw Hill, New York
  3. ‘Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power for Production’, HarryL. Stewart
  4. ‘Pneumatic Systems’, S. R. Majumdar, Tata McGraw Hill Publish 1995
  5. ‘Hydraulic & Pneumatics’ CMTI Data Book

For detail syllabus of all other subjects of BE Mechatronics, 2017 scheme do visit Mechatronics 5th Sem syllabus for 2017 scheme.

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