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IT 271 ELECTROHYDRAULIC COMPONENTS; 3 undergraduate credits;
20 hours lecture supported by 20 hours of laboratory exercises.
This course covers the construction and performance of components that are used in electro hydraulic systems for precise control of power transmission. The components include fixed-displacement and variable-displacement pumps and motors, proportional and servo valves, and the electronic devices used to drive and control these systems. Laboratory sessions and demonstrations reinforce the lecture material.
Prerequisite: Basic Fluid Power Technology Certificate or equivalent.
IT-271 Topical Outline
- Terminology
- Electro-Magnetic actuators
- Proportional pressure control valves
- Proportional flow control valves
- Proportional directional control valves
- Proportional pump control devices
- Electronic Amplifiers
Discussions will cover the construction characteristics, steady state and dynamic performance characteristics of the above devices
Lab experiments will enforce the lecture material
IT 272 ELECTROHYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AND CONTROL; 3 undergraduate credits;
20 hours of lecture supported by 20 hours of laboratory experiences.
The course starts by introducing basic control theory as it relates to electro hydraulic systems. Then, with the assistance of electronics, analog and digital feedback control systems are studied and constructed. A microcomputer is employed in the performance analysis of velocity and positional control systems. The classroom work is closely supported by laboratory experiments.
Prerequisite: IT271
IT 272-Topical Outline
- Terminology
- Control system basics
- Characteristics of open loop control systems
- Characteristics of closed loop control systems
- Analog controller characteristics
- Digital controller characteristics
- Sensors for measurement and control
- Linear position, force and velocity control systems
- Rotary position, torque and speed control systems
- Pump controls: flow, pressure, torque and power limiting
Discussions will cover steady state and dynamic performance characteristics of the above devices and systems
Lab experiments will enforce the lecture material
IT 173 INDUSTRIAL PNEUMATICS; 3 undergraduate credits;
20 hours of lecture supported by 20 hours of laboratory exercises.
This course covers basic pneumatic principles, components, systems and circuitry used on modern, high-tech machinery. The design, function and application of compressors, valves, actuators, plant-layout schemes and related air-treatment components are described. The lectures are augmented by laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite: College Algebra.
IT 173- Topical Outline
- Terminology
- Physics of pneumatic systems
- Compressible fluid flow
- Characteristics of pneumatic system components: compressors, receivers, dryers, FRL's, valves and actuators
- Basic pneumatic circuits and applications
- Proportional pneumatic circuits
Discussions will cover construction characteristics steady state and dynamic performance characteristics of the above components and systems
Lab experiments will enforce the lecture material
