MAS410 Hydraulic Components and Systems
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Michael Rygaard Hansen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian / English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Norwegian / English.Recommended prerequisites
MAS219-G Hydraulics or similar.
Course contents
Hydraulic pumps and motors; Common hydraulic valves; Control of the actuator motion; Multi-actuator systems; Steady-state and dynamic modeling of hydraulic systems; Systematic specification and design of hydraulic systems.
Hydraulic pumps and motors; Common hydraulic valves; Control of the actuator motion; Multi-actuator systems; Steady-state and dynamic modeling of hydraulic systems; Systematic specification and design of hydraulic systems.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
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Understand the functionality of essential hydraulic components and systems;
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Set up both steady-state and dynamic models of hydraulic systems;
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Use mathematical models to analyze the functioning of hydraulic systems;
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Select the right components to achieve the desired system performance.
Teaching methods
Lectures, tutorials, and a project that will be done individually.
Evaluation
Course evaluation is carried out as a midterm evaluation in accordance with standard procedure in the quality assurance system, chapter 2.1.1., unless other information is given in the beginning of the semester.
Assessment methods and criteria
The examination is divided into two mandatory parts:
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A written exam that counts 60% of the final grade;
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An individual project that counts 40% of the final grade.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| MAS402 – Hydraulics Components and Systems | 5 |