Hydraulics and pneumatics (2 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

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
You attend your study in the multi-mode education. Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

Blended track:
Not applicable

Timing of exams and assignments

Registration to any general exams has to be agreed with the lecturer and exams are to be completed according degree regulation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.