The course presents the theory of hydraulic actuation, the primary components of a hydraulic system, such as pumps, motors, and cylinders, and system control components such as valves, as well as the properties of various pressure mediums, and provides training on fundamental system design and simulation.
MF2067 Hydraulics I 6.0 credits
The course presents the theory of hydraulic actuation, the primary components of a hydraulic system, such as pumps, motors, and cylinders, and system control components such as valves, as well as the properties of various pressure mediums, and provides training on fundamental system design and simulation.
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Course syllabus MF2067 (Autumn 2016–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
A student that has completed the course shall:
• be able to describe different classes of actuators in mechanical systems;
• be able describe the primary components of a hydraulic system, their properties and behavior;
• be able to model the physical behavior of a hydraulic system with Matlab and Ansys;.
• be able to model a mechanical system with a controlled hydraulic actuation system with Simulink;
• be able to design a simple hydraulic system with commercially available components.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A Bachelors Degree within Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
A Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, or registered as CMAST3/CDEPR3/CFATE3.
Equipment
Literature
1 - E-bok via KTHB
2 - Material utdelat under kursen.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Assignments, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The final grade is equal to the written exam
Other requirements for final grade
Mandatory laboratory work and assignments, 3 credits, grade scale P/F
Written exam, 3 credits, grade scale A-F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
Eligible for CMAST4, CDEPR4 & CFATE4