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The course outline for Fluid Power Systems (MEng 4262) at Jimma University covers fundamental concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics, component symbols, and circuit analysis. Key topics include hydraulic and pneumatic system components, circuit design, and troubleshooting. Evaluation consists of assignments, exams, and projects, with references provided for further study.

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The course outline for Fluid Power Systems (MEng 4262) at Jimma University covers fundamental concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics, component symbols, and circuit analysis. Key topics include hydraulic and pneumatic system components, circuit design, and troubleshooting. Evaluation consists of assignments, exams, and projects, with references provided for further study.

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Jimma University

Jimma Institute of Technology


Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Course Outline

Fluid Power systems, MEng 4262 Academic Year 2020/21,


Year: IV, Semester: I
Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired

The course is intended to enable the student to:


 Understand the fundamental concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics;
 Recognize component symbols and their construction, functioning and applications;
 Trace and analyze circuit diagrams of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

1. FLUID POWER SYSTEMS AND FUNDAMENTALS


1.1 Introduction to fluid power
1.2 Advantages of fluid power
1.3 Application of fluid power system.
1.4 Types of fluid power systems,
1.5 Properties of hydraulic fluids
1.6 Fluid power symbols.
1.7 Applications of Pascal’s Law
2. COMPONENTS OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
2.1 Sources of Hydraulic Power
2.2 Pump classification, construction and working of pumps
2.3 Fluid Power Actuators: Linear hydraulic actuators
2.4 Hydraulic cylinders- Types and working principle
2.5 Fluid motors, Gear, Vane and Piston motors.
3. DESIGN OF HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
3.1Construction of Control Components
3.1.1 Directional control valve
3.1.2 Pressure control valve
3.1.3 Flow control valve
3.2 Accumulators and Intensifiers
3.2.1 Types of accumulators
3.2.2 Accumulators circuits
3.2.3 Sizing of accumulators,
3.3 Intensifier
3.3.1 Applications of Intensifier
3.3.2 Intensifier circuit.

4. PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS 9


4.1 Pneumatic Components
4.1.1 Compressors
4.1.2 Filter, Regulator, Lubricator Unit
4.1.3 Air control valves
4.1.4 Quick exhaust valves
4.1.5 Pneumatic actuators
4.2 Fluid Power Circuit Design
4.2.1 Speed control circuits
4.2.2 Synchronizing circuit
4.2.3 Pneumo- Hydraulic circuit
4.2.4 Sequential circuit design for simple applications using cascade method.

5. DESIGN OF PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS


5.1 Servo systems
5.1.1 Hydro Mechanical servo systems
5.1.2 Electro hydraulic servo systems
5.1.3 Proportional valves
5.2 Fluidics
5.2.1 Introduction to fluidic devices
5.2.2 Electro Hydraulic Pneumatic logic circuits
5.2.3 Ladder diagrams
5.2.4 PLC applications in fluid power control
5.3 Fluid power circuits
5.4 Failure and troubleshooting.
Pre-requisites: MEng 2104 (Fluid Mechanics)
MEng 1062 (Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics))

Evaluation Mechanisms:
Individual Assignment : 10 %
Mid-semester Exam : 30 %
Individual/Group Project : 20%
Final Examination : 40 %
References:
1. Eaton Fluid Power Training and Eaton Fluid Training, Industrial Hydraulics Manual,
Jan 1, 2007.
2. Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technicians and Engineers Guide,
Mar 8, 1999.
3. Ian Turner and Institution of Plant Engineers, Engineering Applications of
Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Dec 22, 1995.
4. Harry L. Stewart, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Oct 1984.

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