Curricula

Objective

Familiarize yourself with the valves and actuators used in hydraulics and their operation. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge in the field of technology and this course enables more in-depth study of the topic in other courses.

Knowledge and understanding: You are familiar with the theory of hydraulics and have key knowledge of basic hydraulic equipment solutions and the various application areas of hydraulics. You can use mathematics and physics to describe the phenomena in hydraulic technology and to solve problems.

You can design a hydraulics application, with hydraulic diagrams and component selections, based on the functional description.

Content

Basics of hydraulics. Hydraulic actuators, pressure valves, flow valves and directional control valves. Dimensioning, planning and simulation of the hydraulic system.

Qualifications

The students understand the operation, use and design of a pneumatic system in automation applications. The students understand the basics of control systems, sensors and their connection.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in perceiving the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in applying the key things.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You identify hydraulic components and can interpret hydraulic diagrams.

Very good (4): You master the key issues and know how to apply them in a variety of different implementations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them creatively.