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Matrix of Course Learning Outcomes & Course Content

Course Name Pneumatics and Hydraulics Technology Documentation No 03
Course Code IAT 0953 Semester 4 Year 2 Credit 3 Revision 01_Oct 10

No. Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

CLO 1 Explain the principle and applications of pneumatics, electro-pneumatic, hydraulic and electro-hydraulics technology

CLO 2 Explain the integration of electrical control in pneumatics and hydraulics technology

CLO 3 Describe and identify the different types and function of pneumatics, hydraulics, electro-pneumatics and electro-hydraulics components

CLO 4 Read, construct and design basic pneumatics, hydraulics, electro-pneumatics and electro-hydraulics circuit system independently according to given work task

CLO 5 Explain the cause and effects of malfunctions and maintenance activities in pneumatic and hydraulic system

Content
No. Lesson Objective CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4 CLO 5

1 Introduction to Pneumatic System 1. Define the pneumatics terminology 1

1.1 Fundamentals of Pneumatic
1.2 Application of Pneumatic
1.3 System Structure and Signal Flow
2 Pneumatic Components and Symbols
Representation
2.1 Air Generation and Distribution
2.2 Directional Control Valves
2.3 Actuators and Output Devices
2.4 Input Devices
2.5 Logic Function (AND/OR/NOT)
2.6 Time Dependent Control Valve
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of
pneumatics compare to other systems.
3. Describe the system structure and signal flow
of pneumatics
1. Explain the method of air generation and 2 2
distribution
2. Explain the principles, symbols, port
configuration and method of actuation of
directional control valves
3. Develop and assemble directional control
valves, input devices, processing elements
and actuating devices in a pneumatic system

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Matrix of Course Learning Outcomes & Course Content
Course Name Pneumatics and Hydraulics Technology Documentation No 03
Course Code IAT 0953 Semester 4 Year 2 Credit 3 Revision 01_Oct 10

Content
No. Lesson Objective CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4 CLO 5
2.7 Pressure Dependent Control
Valve
2.8 Speed Control of Cylinder
2.9 Pneumatic Counter
2.10 Pneumatic Suction

3 Installation of Pneumatic Circuit 1. Explain different type of control in pneumatic 3

3.1 Type of Control system
3.2 Control of Multiple Cylinder 2. Convert the motion sequences into the
graphical representation systematically
3.3 Method for Constructing Circuit
3. Design and assemble pneumatics circuit for
Diagram various motion sequence using cascade
method
4 Introduction to Electro-Pneumatic System 1. Identify and describe the DC power supply 1 2 2
4.1 Fundamental of Electro- unit
Pneumatic 2. Identify and describe push buttons, switches
4.2 Application of Electro-Pneumatic and types of contact
4.3 System Structure and Signal Flow 3. Identify relays and contactors
4.4 Comparison of Different Types of 4. Describe the structure and operation of relay
Circuit Diagram 5. Identify and draw schematic representation
of a signal control section of any control
system
5 Electro-Pneumatic Components and 1. Identify and describe the basic structure and 2 2
Symbols Representation operation of valves in electro-pneumatic
5.1 Directional Control Valves system
5.2 Electrical Components 2. Identify and draw the schematic
5.2.1 DC Power Supply representation of reed switches, roller

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Matrix of Course Learning Outcomes & Course Content
Course Name Pneumatics and Hydraulics Technology Documentation No 03
Course Code IAT 0953 Semester 4 Year 2 Credit 3 Revision 01_Oct 10

Content
No. Lesson Objective CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4 CLO 5
5.2.2 Switches switches, timer and counter in electro-
5.2.3 Relay pneumatic system
5.2.4 Reed Switches 3. Develop and assemble reed switches, roller
5.2.5 Roller Switch switches, timer and counter in electro-
5.2.6 Electrical Counter pneumatic system
5.2.7 Pneumatic-Electric 4. Integrate all or some of the electrical control
Counter elements in one electro-pneumatic
5.2.8 Proximity Switches application

6 Installation of Electro-Pneumatic Circuit 1. Identify and describes direct and indirect 3

6.1 Type of Electro-Pneumatic electro-pneumatic control and their
Control differences
6.1.1 Direct Control 2. Design and assemble direct and indirect
6.2.1 Indirect Control electro-pneumatic control system
6.3.1 Single Cycle Process 3. Design and assemble single cycle and
6.4.1 Multiple Cycle Process continuous cycle in electro-pneumatic system
6.2 Control Multiple Cylinders 4. Design and assemble single cylinder and
multiple cylinders electro-pneumatic control
system

7 Introduction to Hydraulic System 1. Define the hydraulics terminology 1

7.1 Fundamental of Hydraulic System 2. Describe the application of hydraulics
7.2 Field of Applications 3. Compare hydraulics with other technologies
7.3 Comparison of Hydraulic With such as pneumatics and electrical
Other Control Media

8 Basic Principles of Hydromechanics 1. Describe the power and displacement 1

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Matrix of Course Learning Outcomes & Course Content
Course Name Pneumatics and Hydraulics Technology Documentation No 03
Course Code IAT 0953 Semester 4 Year 2 Credit 3 Revision 01_Oct 10

Content
No. Lesson Objective CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4 CLO 5
8.1 Pressure transmission by fluid
8.2 Hydrostatic Pressure 2. Calculate the important parameters in
8.3 Hydrodynamic Pressure hydraulics such as force, mass and
8.4 Pressure Transmission displacement
8.5 Power Transmission 3. Describe the optimum characteristics of
8.6 Displacement Transmission hydraulics fluid
4. Describe and calculate the flow rate of
hydraulic fluid

9 Hydraulics Fluids 1. Describe the characteristic of fluids 1

9.1 Characteristics of Hydraulic Fluid 2. Describe the characteristic of hydraulic fluid
9.2 Viscosity 3. Describe the important terminology of
9.3 Fluid Flow hydraulic fluid
9.4 Cavitations
9.5 Flow Rate
9.6 Continuity Equation

10 Hydraulic Components 1. List all the main components of a hydraulics 2 2

10.1 Hydraulic Pump power supply
10.2 Type of Hydraulic Pump 2. Describe the operation and the purpose of
10.3 Gear Pump each hydraulic components
10.4 Filters 3. Describe the operation of hydraulics power
10.5 Filter Arrangement supply
10.6 Accumulator

11 Installation of Hydraulic Circuit 1. Differentiate groups of valve in hydraulics 3

11.1 Valves technology

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Matrix of Course Learning Outcomes & Course Content
Course Name Pneumatics and Hydraulics Technology Documentation No 03
Course Code IAT 0953 Semester 4 Year 2 Credit 3 Revision 01_Oct 10

Content
No. Lesson Objective CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4 CLO 5
11.2 Directional Control Valve 2. Develop and assemble the pressure valves in
11.3 Hydraulic Cylinders a hydraulics system
11.4 Pressure Regulators 3. Develop and assemble the directional control
11.5 Flow Control Valves valves in a hydraulics system
11.6 Non-return Valve 4. Develop and assemble the non-return valves
11.7 Hydraulic Motors in a hydraulics system
5. Develop and assemble the flow control
valves in a hydraulics system
6. Develop and assemble the hydraulic motor in
a hydraulics system
7. Integrate all or some of the valves groups in
one hydraulics system

12 Basic Principle of Electro-Hydraulic 1. Identify and describe the basic structure and 2 3
12.1 Introduction operation of valves in electro-hydraulics
12.2 Electro-Hydraulic Equipments technology
12.3 Type of Solenoid 2. Identify and draw the schematic
12.4 Direct Operated Directional representation of reed switches, timer,
Valves counter and pressure switches in electro-
12.5 Extending Cylinder by pressing pneumatics application
Push Button 3. Develop and assemble the reed switches in
12.6 Designation of Contacts and electro-pneumatics system
Relay 4. Develop and assemble the timer in electro-
12.7 Time Relay pneumatics system
5. Develop and assemble the counter in electro-
pneumatics system
6. Develop and assemble the pressure switches

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Matrix of Course Learning Outcomes & Course Content
Course Name Pneumatics and Hydraulics Technology Documentation No 03
Course Code IAT 0953 Semester 4 Year 2 Credit 3 Revision 01_Oct 10

Content
No. Lesson Objective CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4 CLO 5
in electro-pneumatics system
7. Integrate all or some of the electrical control
elements in one electro-pneumatics
application
13 Troubleshooting of Pneumatics and 1. Describe the causes and effect of 2
Hydraulics System malfunctions of power sources, cylinders and
13.1 Documentation valves
13.2 The Causes and Effects of
Malfunctions 2. List the maintenance activities for
13.3Maintenance pneumatics and hydraulics system

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