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    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    ME 427 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Hydraulic and Pneumatic Circuits
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    ME 427
    Fall/Spring
    2
    2
    3
    5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Group Work
    Problem Solving
    Q&A
    Simulation
    Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The aim of this course is to describe the information about the design, technical drawing, project design, installation and use of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, which are the building blocks of industrial automation. The working principles of the basic hydraulic and pneumatic system components will be given.
    Learning Outcomes
    #
    Content
    PC Sub
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1Describe the role and advantages of fluid power in automation.
    2Explain the basic hydraulic and pneumatic energy generation stages
    3Identify hydraulic and pneumatic system circuit components.
    4Design circuits using symbols of circuit elements and project files of the systems.
    5Define electrohydraulic, electropneumatic and PLC controlled hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in modern automation systems.
    6Analyze hydraulic and pneumatic systems, about safety, troubleshooting and maintenance.
    Course Description This course teaches the basic features of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems and the behavior of these systems in the production stages with automation machines. It covers the basic concepts of circuit design, equipment sizing and selection by application.

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    X
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation Learning Outcome
    1 Fundamental principles, applications in automation technology Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 1
    2 Physical fundamentals of hydraulics, hydraulic pumps and pressure regulation Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 2
    3 Basic concepts of pneumatics, air compressors, air treatment and pressure regulation Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 3
    4 Basic principles of electrical engineering Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 1, Frank Ebel, Siegfried Idler, Georg Prede, Dieter Scholz, Pneumatics and Electropneumatics Fundamentals, Ed. 12/2009, Festo Didactic, Chapter 9
    5 Pneumatic drives and output devices Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 5
    6 Pneumatic control valves Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 4
    7 Design of circuit diagrams, pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, hydraulic and electro hydraulic Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 4, Frank Ebel, Siegfried Idler, Georg Prede, Dieter Scholz, Pneumatics and Electropneumatics Fundamentals, Ed. 12/2009, Festo Didactic, Chapter 12 Renate Aheimer, Christine Löffler, Dieter Merkle, Georg Prede, Klaus Rupp, Dieter Scholz, Burkhard Schrader, Basic Principles of Hydraulics and Electro-hydraulics, Ed. 08/2013, Festo Didactic, Chapter 16
    8 Design of operating sequence descriptions Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 4 Frank Ebel, Siegfried Idler, Georg Prede, Dieter Scholz, Pneumatics and Electropneumatics Fundamentals, Ed. 12/2009, Festo Didactic, Chapter 11
    9 Midterm Exam
    10 Hydraulic actuators Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 5
    11 Designs of hydraulic valves Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 4
    12 Servo pneumatics Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 7
    13 Proportional hydraulic valves Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 4
    14 Hydraulic and pneumatic accessories Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth Heinemann, Chapter 6
    15 Semester Review
    16 Final Exam

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A technician's and engineer's guide, 2nd Ed., Butterworth HeinemannISBN:9780080508405

    Suggested Readings/Materials

    Frank Ebel, Siegfried Idler, Georg Prede, Dieter Scholz, Pneumatics and Electropneumatics Fundamentals, Ed. 12/2009, Festo Didactic,

     

    Renate Aheimer, Christine Löffler, Dieter Merkle, Georg Prede, Klaus Rupp, Dieter Scholz, Burkhard Schrader, Basic Principles of Hydraulics and Electro-hydraulics, Ed. 08/2013, Festo Didactic

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5 LO 6
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    1
    20
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    10
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    30
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    3
    60
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    40
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    2
    32
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    2
    32
    Study Hours Out of Class
    14
    3
    42
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    4
    6
    24
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    10
    10
    Final Exam
    1
    10
    10
        Total
    150

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    2

    To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    3

    To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    4

    To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    5

    To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics.

    -
    -
    X
    -
    -
    6

    To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    7

    To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

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    -
    -
    -
    -
    8

    To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

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    -
    -
    -
    -
    9

    To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

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    -
    -
    -
    -
    10

    To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

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    -
    -
    -
    -
    11

    To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

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    -
    -
    -
    -
    12

    To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

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    -
    -
    -
    -
    13

    To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering.

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    -
    -
    -
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

     


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