Syllabus Information

5.3. Syllabus

INTRODUCTION

Characteristics and use of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Similarities and differences between them.

VALVES

Directional control, pressure control and flow control.

Types. Constitution. Operation. Uses

ACTUATORS

Linear and rotary. Types. Characteristics. Construction. Use.

ELEMENTAL CIRCUITS

Examples of basic circuits.

constituent parts.

Behavioral analysis.

Introduction of auxiliary elements in the circuits.

SYSTEMATIC DESIGN.

Design rules. Cascaded memories. Memories step by step.

SIZING OF ELEMENTS OF FACILITIES.

Valve operating diagrams, flow rates, volumes and positions.

Calculation of deposits.

GENERATION AND TRANSPORT OF FLUID PRESSURE

Pump and Compressor groups.

Types, features and functionality.

Compressed air conditioning.

Distribution networks.