| Title: | Pneumatics |
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| Long Title: | Mechatronics 1- Pneumatics |
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| Field of Study: |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
GER KELLY |
| Module Author: |
SEAN WILLIAMS |
| Module Description: |
This module gives students an introduction to Pneumatics. It describes the operation of equipment common to pneumatic circuits, maintenance practices associated with this equipment is also examined.Pneumatic circuit design is analysed and circuits pertaining to these designs are built.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Explain the working principles behind pneumatic components and systems. |
| LO2 |
Apply pneumatic circuit design methods to build a variety of pneumatic circuits. |
| LO3 |
Work as a team member during pneumatic circuit building tasks. |
| LO4 |
Explain some of the pneumatic applications evident in everyday life. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Characteristics and Applications of Pneumatics
Pneumatics and control system development
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Symbols and safety practices
Symbols and description of components, safety requirements for pneumatic systems
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Components of a Pneumatics System
Pneumatic system structure
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Schematic approach to Pneumatic circuits
Design of circuit diagrams, circuit layout
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Valve types
Non-return valves, flow conrol valves, pressure relief valves, quick exhaust valves and combination valves
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Sequential Control
Sequential Control circuit design and layout
Sample circuits analysed.
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Cascading circuits
Cascading circuit design and layout. Sample circuits analysed.
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Directional Conrol Valves
Configuration and construction of poppet valves, spool valves, rotary valves and pilot operated valves.
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Actuator and Output Devices
Single-acting cylinders, double-acting cylinders, cushioning, impact cylinder, air consumption, seals.
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Installation and fitting of Pneumatic equipment
Theory of fault finding, common causes of valve failure, seal breakdown, lack of cylinder power and erratic cylinder movement.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Pneumatic circuit building assessment - Basic Components |
1,3 |
5.0 |
Week 3 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Pneumatic circuit building assessment - Sequential Control |
1,2,3 |
10.0 |
Week 6 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Pneumatic circuit building assessment - Cascading |
1,2,3 |
10.0 |
Week 9 |
| Presentation |
Slide presentation and report featuring a Pneumatic application |
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15.0 |
Week 10 |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2 |
60.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Lecture |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Pneumatics Lab |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Student study material covered in class and lab. |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Lecture |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Pneumatics Lab |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Student study material in class and lab |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Turner, Ian C. 2011, Engineering applications of pneumatics and hydraulics, 2nd Ed., 1 to 8, Abington, Oxon: Routledge [ISBN: 9780415502887]
- M.Pinches & B.Callear 1996, Power Pneumatics, 1st Ed., 1-6, 9 ., Prentice Hall Eastbourne [ISBN: 0134897900]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- C.Stacey 1998, Practical Pneumatics, 1st Ed., all except 17, Newmes Oxford [ISBN: 0340662190]
- A.Parr 1991, Hydraulics and Pneumatics - technicans and engineers guide, 2nd Ed., all, Elsevier Oxford [ISBN: 0750644192]
- J.F. Hooper 2003, Basic Pneumatics, 1st Ed., all, Carolina Academic Press Durham, North Carolina [ISBN: 0890891192]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- E Book: Parr, E.A. 2011, Hydraulics and pneumatics: a technicians
and engineers guide
, Butterworth-Heinemann, Amsterdam: Boston.
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