Mechanical Engineering
AUTOMATION I
Description
Theory
2
Laboratory
2
Instructors
Antonio Ferreira da Silva
Contents
SY1:
1 - Pneumatic commands (40%)
1.1 - High Pneumatic Pressure
1.2 - Sizing air systems
1.3 - Pneumatic circuits - Applications
1.4 - Low Pneumatic Pressure
SY2:
1.5 - Cascata method
SY3:
2 - Oil-hydraulic commands (60%)
2.1 - Hydraulic fluids
2.2 - Hydraulic pumps and motors.
2.3 - Hydraulic cylinders.
2.4 - Hydraulic valves.
2.5 - Hydraulic circuits. Applications.
2.6 - Electrical devices for hydraulic circuits. Applications
Learning Outcomes
After attending the course, the student should be able to:
LO1: formulate and interpret pneumatic circuits;
LO2; identify the main techniques of pneumatic control;
LO3: formulate, develop and interpret oil-hydraulic circuits;
LO4: design and / or implement in industrial environment, equipment involving the hydraulic and pneumatic technologies.