UNIT 1:
Introduction to Fluid power – Advantages and Applications – Fluid power systems
Types of fluids – Properties of fluids and selection
Basics of Hydraulics – Pascal’s Law – Principles of flow – Friction loss
Sources of Hydraulic power : Pumping Theory – Pump Classification
Construction, Working, Design, Advantages, Disadvantages, Performance
Selection criteria of Linear and Rotary – Fixed and Variable displacement pumps
UNIT 2:
Types, Construction and Operation
Flow control and pressure control valves
Hydraulic Actuators: Cylinders – Types and construction, Application
Hydraulic motors – Control Components : Direction Control
Servo and Proportional valves – Applications
Accessories : Reservoirs, Pressure Switches
Fluid Power ANSI Symbols – Problems
Fluid power symbols -Contd
UNIT 3:
Accumulators, Intensifiers
Industrial hydraulic circuits – Regenerative
Pump Unloading, Double- Pump
Pressure intensifier Air over oil
Electro hydraulic circuits
Mechanical hydraulic servo systems
UNIT 4:
Properties of air – Perfect Gas Laws – Compressor
Filters, Regulator, Lubricator
Muffler, Air control Valves, Quick Exhaust Valves
Design of Pneumatic circuit
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
Design of Pneumatic circuits for Pick and Place applications
tool handling in CNC Machine tools
Hydraulic and Pneumatic power packs