Hydraulics and pneumaticsLaajuus (2.5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- Basic theory of fluid dynamics
- Pneumatic equipment and operation
- Hydraulic equipment and operation
- Flow diagrams
- Maintenance and work safety of pneumatic and hydraulic applications

Content

Basic theory of fluid power.
Hydraulic components: pumps, motors, actuators, valves, piping, tanks, filters, control.
Mobile- and factory hydraulic applications in ship; power-packs.
Pneumatic components: compressors, motors and actuators, piping, valves, quality, filtration and drying, control.
Pneumatic applications in ship
Maintenance of equipment
Work and environment safety

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.