Course Overview

A significant proportion of automated and manual systems in manufacturing plants around the world utilize pneumatic and hydraulic actuators for fast reliable operation. This course provides the student with (1) an understanding of the fluid power systems, including hydraulic and pneumatic components, (2) safe work practices for hydraulics and pneumatics and includes information on preventive measures for safety hazards in the manufacturing workplace, (3) an overview of basic and advanced pneumatic and hydraulic system components, (4) and guidelines on how to design, operate, and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Learning Achievement

1. Design pneumatic and hydraulic systems. 2. Measure and differentiate the performance of pneumatic and hydraulic systems. 3. Demonstrate the operation of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

Lecture and Discussion

Course schedule

Course type

Lectures (14 hours)

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahrum Shah Abdullah

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