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Fluid Mechanisms

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Course Unit Code338-0302/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter 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
DVO31Ing. Lukáš Dvořák, Ph.D.
FOJ077Ing. Kamil Fojtášek, Ph.D.
BUR262Ing. Adam Bureček, Ph.D.
Summary
In the subject "Fluid Mechanisms", students deal with function, structure, properties and applications of fluid, i.e. hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms. The subject is divided into the following sections: general introduction, basic calculations of fluid mechanisms, elements of fluid systems, their construction, functions and characteristics, hydraulic and pneumatic drives and transmissions, including ways of their control, application of fluid mechanisms. The exercise is focused on calculations of fluid mechanisms and laboratory measurements.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Students will learn the basic concepts of fluid mechanisms: hydraulic mechanism, pneumatic mechanisms, hydraulic and pneumatic circuit. Become familiar with the composition of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, basic hydraulic and pneumatic components, their functions, structures, characteristics using the circuit. Students will learn to count instances hydraulic and pneumatic circuits in steady state and solve the starting and braking hydraulic actuators. Learn to design simple hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and compile them on trainer in the laboratory. Students acquire basic knowledge of the operation, maintenance, measurement and diagnostics of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Course Contents
1. Fluid mechanism, fluid power, fluid circuit. Hydraulic and pneumatic circuit: structure, graphics symbols of elements, circuit scheme. Basic hydraulic circuits.
2. Hydraulic fluids: properties, types and applications. Compressed air and its properties.
3. Pressure energy sources - pumps: structure, function, parameters, characteristics, control.
4. Properties of compressed air, compressed air sources - compressors, air treatment.
5. Hydraulic motors: structure, function, parameters. Hydraulic cylinder, seals.
6. Operating elements of pneumatic mechanisms - linear motors with piston rod and rodless, swinging motors and grippers.
7. Directional control valves. Check valves. Flow conrol valves. Pressure control valves.
8. Flow control valves.
9. Pressure control valves.
10. Proportional control technology, servo technology, applications.
11. Accessories of hydraulic circuits: accumulators, filters, pipes, hoses, tanks, coolers, etc.
12. Control of hydraulic drive: ventil control, volume control. Hydrostatic transmission.
13. Control of pneumatic motors - Directional control valves, pressure valves, logic and special elements.
14. Examples of pneumatic and electropneumatic circuits, explanation of function, analysis of drawing documentation.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
[1] FOJTÁŠEK, K., HRUŽÍK, L., BUREČEK, A., STONAWSKI, E., DVOŘÁK, L., VAŠINA, M.: Fluid Mechanisms - Hydraulic Mechanisms, VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2022, 227 s. Available at: https://www.fs.vsb.cz/338/cs/studium/skripta/
[2] FOJTÁŠEK, K., HRUŽÍK, L., DVOŘÁK, L, BUREČEK, A., STONAWSKI, E., VAŠINA, M.: Fluid Mechanisms - Practical Tasks and Basics of Pneumatics, VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2022, 167 s. Available at: https://www.fs.vsb.cz/338/cs/studium/skripta/
[3] EXNER, H. et al. Hydraulics, Basic Principles and Components. Würzburg, Germany: Bosch Rexroth AG., 2011. 326 p. ISBN 978-3-9814879-3-0.
[4] GÖTZ, W. Hydraulics. Theory and Applications. Ditzingen, Germany: OMEGON, 1998. 291 s. ISBN 3-980-5925-3-7.
[5] DODDANNAVAR, RAVI BARNARD, ANDRIES. (2005). Practical Hydraulic Systems - Operation and Troubleshooting for Engineers and Technicians. Elsevier. Online version available at:
https://app.knovel.com/web/toc.v/cid:kpPHSOTET2/viewerType:toc
[1] FOJTÁŠEK, K., HRUŽÍK, L., BUREČEK, A., STONAWSKI, E., DVOŘÁK, L., VAŠINA, M.: Tekutinové mechanismy - Hydraulické mechanismy, VŠB-TUO, 2022, 225 s. Dostupné z: https://www.fs.vsb.cz/338/cs/studium/skripta/
[2] FOJTÁŠEK, K., HRUŽÍK, L., DVOŘÁK, L, BUREČEK, A., STONAWSKI, E., VAŠINA, M.: Tekutinové mechanismy - Praktické úlohy a základy pneumatiky, VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2022, 165 s. Dostupné z: https://www.fs.vsb.cz/338/cs/studium/skripta/
[3] PAVLOK, B., HRUŽÍK, L., BOVA, M. Hydraulická zařízení strojů. Ostrava : VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2007. 116 s. Dostupné z: https://www.fs.vsb.cz/338/cs/studium/skripta/
[4] KOPÁČEK, J., Žáček, M. Pneumatická zařízení strojů. Ostrava : VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2003. 94 s. ISBN 80-248-0442-5.
[5] KOPÁČEK, J., PAVLOK, B. Tekutinové mechanismy. Ostrava : VŠB-TU Ostrava,
1994. 156 s. ISBN 80-7078-238-2.
Recommended Reading:
[1] EWALD, R. et al. Proportional and Servo-valve Technology. Lohr am Main, Germany: Bosch Rexroth AG, 2003. 300 p.
[2] HEHN, H. et al. Fluid Power Troubleshooting. New York : Marcel Dekker. 1995. 647 p. ISBN 0-8247-9275-0.
[3] MANRING. (2005). Hydraulic Control Systems. John Wiley & Sons. Online version available at:
https://app.knovel.com/web/toc.v/cid:kpHCS0000E/viewerType:toc
SMC - eLEARNING. available from https://digital.smctraining.com/?lang=cs (username and password will be assigned by teacher, Pneumatic Systems module, Hydraulics module)
Another study support - https://www.fs.vsb.cz/338/cs/studium/studijni-opory/
[1] PAVLOK, B. Základní konstrukční celky. Ostrava: VŠB – TU Ostrava, 2008. 41 s. Dostupné z: https://www.fs.vsb.cz/338/cs/studium/skripta/
[2] PAVLOK, B. Potrubní systémy a armatury. Ostrava: VŠB – TU Ostrava, 2011. 81 s. Dostupné z: https://www.fs.vsb.cz/338/cs/studium/skripta/
[3] PAVLOK, B. Hydraulické prvky a systémy. Díl 1. Ostrava: VŠB – TU Ostrava, 1999. 158 s. ISBN 80-7078-620-5.
[4] PAVLOK, B. Hydraulické prvky a systémy. Díl 2. Ostrava: VŠB – TU Ostrava, 2008. 150 s. ISBN 978-80-248-1827-6.
[5] KOPÁČEK, J. Pneumatické mechanismy. Díl I. Ostrava: VŠB – TU Ostrava, 1996. 267 s. ISBN 80-7078-306-0.
[6] PIVOŇKA, J. A KOL. Tekutinové mechanismy. Praha : SNTL, 1987. 623 s.
[7] Rexroth, Bosch Group. Fluidní technika. Průmyslová hydraulika. Základy. Brno: Bosch Rexroth, spol. s r. o., 2012. 260 s.
[8] EXNER, H. et al. Hydraulics, Basic Principles and Components. Würzburg, Germany: Bosch Rexroth AG., 2011. 326 p. ISBN 978-3-9814879-3-0.
[9] EWALD, R. et al. Proportional and Servo-valve Technology. Lohr am Main, Germany: Bosch Rexroth AG, 2003. 300 p
SMC - eLEARNING. dostupné z https://digital.smctraining.com/?lang=cs (uživatelské jméno a heslo přidělí vyučující, modul Pneumatické systémy - česká a anglická verze, modul Hydraulics - anglická verze)
Další studijní opory na https://www.fs.vsb.cz/338/cs/studium/studijni-opory/
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit35 18
        ExaminationExamination65 16