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Hydraulic Mechanisms of Aircraft

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Course Unit Code338-0329/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
HRU38doc. Dr. Ing. Lumír Hružík
BUR262Ing. Adam Bureček, Ph.D.
LED0021Ing. Marian Ledvoň, Ph.D.
Summary
In the course Hydraulic mechanisms of aircraft, students will learn the function, construction, parameters, characteristics, calculation and use of hydraulic components, the basic of hydrostatic systems theory and the basic types of hydraulic systems used in aviation technology.
In exercises, he solves calculations and designs of hydraulic systems and the selection of suitable hydraulic components based on their static and dynamic characteristics.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Students will gain knowledge about the basic concepts of hydromechanics, the function, construction, calculations, properties and use of hydraulic components. They are able to use these components in hydraulic systems of aviation technology.
They will gain knowledge in the field of aviation hydraulic power systems and in the field of aviation hydraulic servomechanisms, etc.
Course Contents
1. Basic concepts of hydromechanics.
2. Basic laws of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics.
3. Working fluids of hydraulic systems in aircraft: physical properties, chemical properties, types of fluids and their use.
4. Rotary hydrostatic pumps and motors: basics of theory, construction, characteristics, control, application.
5. Hydraulic cylinders: basics of theory, construction, characteristics, application. Seals in hydraulics.
6. Flow direction control in hydraulic systems.
7. Pressure and flow control in hydraulic systems.
8. Control technology in hydraulic systems: Proportional directional control valve.
9. Control technology in hydraulic systems: Servo technology.
10. Hydraulic components for filtration and cooling of liquid. Hydraulic accumulators.
11. Aircraft hydraulic power systems.
12. Hydraulic systems for aircraft control.
13. Hydraulic systems for control of aircraft landing gear and mechanization of wings.
14. Backup systems.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
EXNER, H. et al. Hydraulics, Basic Principles and Components. Würzburg, Germany: Bosch Rexroth AG., 2011. 326 p. ISBN 978-3-9814879-3-0.
EWALD, R. et al. Proportional and Servo-valve Technology. Lohr am Main, Germany: Bosch Rexroth AG, 2003. 300 p.
PAVLOK, B. Hydraulické prvky a systémy. Díl 1. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2013. 156 s. ISBN 978-80-248-2983-8.
PAVLOK, B. Hydraulické prvky a systémy. Díl 2. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2008. 150 s. ISBN 978-80-248-1827-6.
BAROŠKA, J. Hydrostatické mechanizmy. Žilina: Hydropneutech, s.r.o., 2012. 388 s. ISBN 978-80-970 897-2-6.
EXNER, H. et al. Hydraulics, Basic Principles and Components. Würzburg, Germany: Bosch Rexroth AG., 2011. 326 p. ISBN 978-3-9814879-3-0.
EWALD, R. et al. Proportional and Servo-valve Technology. Lohr am Main, Germany: Bosch Rexroth AG, 2003. 300 p.
Recommended Reading:
MURRENHOFF, H. Servohydraulik. Shaker Verlag GmbH, Germany, 2012. 442 p. ISBN 978-3-8440-0947-7.
MURRENHOFF, H. Fundamentals of Fluid Power: Part 1 Hydraulics. Shaker Verlag GmbH, Germany, 2016. 388 p. ISBN 978-3844048179.
MURRENHOFF, H., ECKSTEIN, L. Fluidtechnik für mobile Anwendungen. Shaker Verlag GmbH, Germany, 2014. 347 p. ISBN 978-3844029192.
TUCKER, B. L. Aircraft Fluid Power Systems. 1997. 468 p. ISBN: 0-9653706-5-8 / 9780965370653.
GREEN, W. L. Aircraft Hydraulic Systems: Introduction to the Analysis of Systems and Components. 1986. 154 p. ISBN-10 : 0471908487.
MOIR, I., SEABRIDGE, A. Aircraft Systems: Mechanical, Electrical, and Avionics Subsystems Integration. 2008. 546 p. ISBN-10 : 0470059966.
REXROTH, BOSCH GROUP. Fluidní technika. Průmyslová hydraulika. Základy. Brno: Bosch Rexroth, spol. s r. o., 2012. 260 s.
MURRENHOFF, H. Servohydraulik. Shaker Verlag GmbH, Germany, 2012. 442 p. ISBN 978-3-8440-0947-7.
MURRENHOFF, H. Fundamentals of Fluid Power: Part 1 Hydraulics. Shaker Verlag GmbH, Germany, 2016. 388 p. ISBN 978-3844048179.
MURRENHOFF, H., ECKSTEIN, L. Fluidtechnik für mobile Anwendungen. Shaker Verlag GmbH, Germany, 2014. 347 p. ISBN 978-3844029192.
TUCKER, B. L. Aircraft Fluid Power Systems. 1997. 468 p. ISBN: 0-9653706-5-8 / 9780965370653.
GREEN, W. L. Aircraft Hydraulic Systems: Introduction to the Analysis of Systems and Components. 1986. 154 p. ISBN-10 : 0471908487.
MOIR, I., SEABRIDGE, A. Aircraft Systems: Mechanical, Electrical, and Avionics Subsystems Integration. 2008. 546 p. ISBN-10 : 0470059966.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Graded creditGraded credit100 51