MANUFACTURING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

COURSE SYLLABUS SUMMER 2020

 

COURSE NUMBER: HYDR 1345

COURSE TITLE: Hydraulics & Pneumatics

CREDITS: 3

PREREQUISITE / COREQUISITE: None

 

 

Instructor:   Prateek Tripathi

 

Instructor Contact Information: 713-340-9537, [email protected]

 

Office location and hours

I am available on email [email protected] ; Also available on phone any weekday after 4 pm #713.340.9537.

 

Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available at any time to hear your concerns or just to discuss course topics.

 

Please send me an email if you discuss any topic on phone or online at a particular time.

 

Course Description

Introduction to the basic principles of Hydraulic and Pneumatic pressure flow and system components. Emphasis on maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and safety practices.

 

End of Course Outcomes

State Pascal's law and its consequences involving pressure; explain the continuity equation and its application to the flow rate; identify the basic hydraulic and pneumatic system components and state the function of each component, calculate pressure, force, or actuator size, given any two parameters; and determine proper conductor size given flow and velocity parameters.

 

Books

Publisher: Carolina academic Press

1)       Basic Hydraulics, ISBN: 978-1-59460-835-3

 

Course Objectives

Explain the operation of the main elements of an industrial hydraulic and pneumatic system.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, the student should be able to:

1. Define basic fluid power terms and
2. Identify Hydraulic and Pneumatic graphic
3. Describe fluid power
4. Calculate basic operations for sizing hydraulic and pneumatic
5. Perform basic fluid power maintenance

 

COURSE POLICIES

Attendance

Students are expected to attend classes regularly, and to be on time for every class period. Students can be dropped from a class due to excessive absences. Excessive tardiness may be considered absences. Students are responsible for subjects, assignments, and projects covered during their absences. Consult the Student Handbook for more details or visit http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/

 

Academic Honesty

Scholastic dishonesty is treated with the utmost seriousness by the instructor and the College. Academic dishonesty includes, but it is not limited to the willful attempt to misrepresent one’s work, cheat, plagiarize, or impede other students’ scholastic progress. Consult the Student Handbook for more details.

 

Students with Disabilities

Any student with a documented disability who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Support Services Office at his / her respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. For Central College, call 713 – 718 – 6164.

 

Cell Phones

All cell phones must be muted, set to vibrate, or turned off during class.

 

Calculators

If the course allows the use of a calculator during class, lab projects, and exams, the student is responsible to bring his/her calculator.

 

Student ID

Students are required to obtain a Student ID. For additional information, consult the Student Handbook.

 

Parking Rules and Regulations

Students are required to follow HCC’s regulations regarding parking and permits. See the Student Handbook.

 

Books, Tools and Supplies

Students are required to purchase and bring to class the required textbooks, tools, notebooks, supplies, and writing instruments as required by the instructor.

 

Dress Code

Dress code must be appropriate for the class. Students must dress in a way that clothing and accessories do not compromise their safety, and the safety of others. Proper foot wear is required in all laboratories. Absolutely no sandals  or other footwear that exposes the feet will be allowed.

 

Classroom & Laboratory Conduct

Proper behavior is expected in all classes and laboratories. Foul language and horseplay are not allowed. Making or receiving cell phone calls during class are not allowed. Sleeping in class is not allowed.

 

Course Withdrawal

It is the responsibility of the student to officially withdraw from a course before the official withdrawal deadline. A student who does not withdraw from a course by the deadline will receive an “F” as the final grade. Also note that under Section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, an institution of higher education may not allow a student to drop more than six courses.

 

Complaints

Houston Community College is committed to cultivating an environment free from inappropriate conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature including sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. Sex discrimination includes all forms of sexual and gender-based misconduct and violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex-including pregnancy and parental status-in educational programs and activities. If you require an accommodation due to pregnancy please contact an Abilities Services Counselor. The Director of EEO/Compliance is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator. All inquiries concerning HCC policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed to:

 

David Cross

Director EEO/Compliance

Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 3100 Main

(713) 718-8271

 

Carry Law

“At HCC the safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our first priority. As of August 1, 2017, Houston Community College is subject to the Campus Carry Law (SB11 2015). For more information, visit the HCC Campus Carry web page at http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/police/campus-carry/.”

 

 

 

COURSE TIMELINE, CONTENTS & ACTIVITIES

 

WEEK # 1: COURSE RULES AND ORIENTATION

 

• Introduction
• Purpose of the course
• Overview of course syllabus
• Course policies
• Required materials, textbook(s), supplies, and resources (if applicable)
• Disability Support Services
• Registration, schedules, receipts, and student ID
• Importance of updating and maintaining student data (Name, Address, ID #, phone numbers, emails)
• Parking rules and regulations
• Classroom and laboratory safety
• Course withdrawal, Official Day of Record, and last day for withdrawal
• Course tests, quizzes, exams, and assignments
• Course grading policies
• Instructor information
• Campus orientation

 

WEEK # 1: Hydraulics Systems

 

• Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Pascal Law
• Difference between Hydraulics and Pneumatics systems

 

WEEK # 2: Area, Force and Pressure

 

• Definition of Area, Force and Pressure
• English system and SI system units
• How pressure in a hydraulic/Pneumatic system is used to magnify force
• Practical problems involving area, force and pressure

 

WEEK # 2: Volume, Capacity and Fluid Flow

 

• Definition of Volume, Capacity and Fluid Flow
• English and SI units: Conversions
• Practical problems involving Volume, Capacity and Fluid Flow

 

WEEK # 3: A basic Hydraulic System Overview

 

• Hydraulic Fluid
• Reservoirs or Tanks
• Pumps
• Valves
• Actuator

 

WEEK # 3: A basic overview of a Pneumatic system

 

• Transmission of force
• Air compressors
• Compressor types
• Air regulators
• Air cylinders

 

WEEK # 4: Midterm Exam WEEK # 5: Pumps

• Pump Classification
• Gear Pumps
• Vane Pumps
• Piston Pumps

 

WEEK # 5: Valves

 

• Valve Operation
• Flow Control Valves
• Pressure Control Valves
• Directional Control Valves

 

WEEK # 6: Actuators / Cylinders

 

• What is an Actuator or cylinder
• How to size an Actuator
• Practical Problems

 

WEEK # 6: Hydraulic & Pneumatic Symbols

 

• Main Fluid Power Symbols

 

WEEK # 7: Hydraulic Schematics

 

• Video: understanding hydraulic circuits

 

WEEK # 7: Interpreting Schematics

 

• Exercises with schematics

 

WEEK # 7: System Maintenance and Troubleshooting WEEK # 8: Final Exam

 

 

GRADING Instructor’s discretion (Attendance, attitude, Class participation, etc.):                                                 10%   Quizzes:                                                 30%   Midterm:                                                 30%     Final Exam:                                                 30%   100%

LETTER GRADE / NUMERICAL GRADE   A                                                        90-100 Excellent B                                                        80-89 Good C                                                        70-79 Fair D                                                        60-69 Passing F                             59-0                               Failing