EKO-C2020 - Fluid Power Basics, Lecture, 3.9.2024-15.10.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student is able to:

  1. Recognise and compare two main fluid power systems, namely hydraulics and pneumatics
  2. Describe the technical and physics fundamentals, including control and operation
  3. Draw fluid power system schematics
  4. Dimension fluid power systems and components based on calculations
  5. Design, simulate, analyze and build basic fluid power systems

Credits: 5

Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 15.10.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jari Vepsäläinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Topics of each week of lectures and exercises:

    1. Fundamentals of Fluid Power Systems
    2. Fluids (viscosity, compressability, cavitation, vibrations)
    3. Pumps, Actuators and accumulators
    4. Valves and Control
    5. Utilities
    6. Pneumatics

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Lecture quiz: weight about 15 %
    2. Laboratory work: weight about 15 %
    3. Exercises: weight about 40 %
    4. Project: weight about 30 %
    To pass the course at least 50 % of the points in all three categories much be achieved. The final grade is defined by the sum of points of each categories in respect to the weights given above. Peer evaluation may be used in the course.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Learning activity: Workload calculation (hours), Remarks
    - Lecture sessions: 12h (6x2h)
    - Laboratory work: 6h (2 x 3h), including 2h at lab, 1h preparation
    - Learning portfolio (learning diary): 6h (6x1h) lecture quizzes
    - Computer exercises 60h (6 x 10 h), including 1,5h of contact sessions
    - Group work (project): 48h
    - Project presentations: 3h



     

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Announced separately in MyCourses

    Lecture slides and materials for assignments in MyCourses

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Autumn I

    Registration:

    Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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