Courses

Hydraulic – Pneymatic Systems

General

Course Contents

Basic Concepts and Principles, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Components, Pumps, Motors, Pistons, Tanks, Filters, Accumulators, Directional Valves, Push button Valves, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Port (Way) Valves, 2 and 3 Position Valves, Pressure Valves, Flow Valves, Choke Valves, Check Valves, Roller Valves, Analog Valves, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Circuits for Automation.

Educational Goals

Knowledge
Understanding:
– the basic concepts and principles of Fluid Mechanics
– the operational characteristics of hydraulic and Pneumatic elements
– how to implement hydraulic and pneumatic circuits through a combination of valves, cylinders, etc. for automation applications
Skills
Acquisition of proficiency in:
– the identification of hydraulic and pneumatic elements
– reading diagrams of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
– the implementation of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
Abilities
Analysis and synthesis of hydraulic and pneumatic systems as well as capability to implement automatic operations

General Skills

Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information using the necessary technologies
Adaptation to new situations
Autonomous work
Teamwork

Teaching Methods

Lectures, Laboratory Exercises.
Slides, Demonstrations with the aid of Hydraulic and pneumatic hardware
Use of computer simulations
Use of online teaching aids

Students Evaluation

Language: Greek
Final Written Examinations
Assessment criteria
– Ability to calculate magnitudes in static and dynamic hydraulic and pneumatic conditions
– Ability to assess hydraulic and pneumatic behavior
– Ability to analyze and synthesize hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and systems

Recommended Bibliography

Applied Fluid Mechanics 7th Edition, Mott Robert, Utener Joseph, ISBN-10: 0132558920 Pearson, 2014
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics 7th Edition, Munson, Okooshi, Huensch, Rothmayer, ISBN-10: 1118116135, Wiley, 2012