ME516 FLUID POWER CONTROL
| Course Code: | 5690516 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr HAKAN ÇALIŞKAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to introduce students the operating principles of the hydraulic and pneumatic control systems. Taking this course, students would have an insight into modelling and control of fluid power components and systems.
Course Content
Theory and design of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems and components, their applications. Pressure-flow relationships for hydraulic and pneumatic valves. Valve configurations. Valve operating forces. Closed loop systems. Control and measurement of pressure, flow speed, position, force and other quantities. Application of basic principles to component and system design.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will have information about
- fluid power components, valve, valve configurations
- operating principles, pressure - flow relations,
- instrumentation of fluid power variables
will be able to
- model the dynamics response of fluid power components and systems
- analyze fluid power (hydraulic and pneumatic) systems
- design close loop fluid power control systems
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Acquires the fundamental scientific knowledge required to analyze and solve advanced-level problems in the field of mechanical engineering. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gains the competence to utilize advanced engineering mathematics methods in the formulation, analysis, and solution of engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Conducts literature reviews using printed and online sources, analyzes the collected literature, and identifies the current state-of-the-art in the relevant scientific field. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Demonstrates the ability to prepare and deliver a seminar on a technical subject. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Develops the ability to conduct independent research on a specific topic and solve advanced engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Contributes to the national and/or international body of knowledge through original research. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Gains the competence to effectively communicate the process and results of research conducted on a specific subject through scientifically structured written reports and oral presentations. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Acquires the ability to publish research findings as articles in national and/or international scientific journals and/or present them as papers at conferences. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with universal principles of research and publication ethics. | ✔ | |||