Part Time Electro, Pneumatic, Hydraulic Systems and Devices

Awarding Body

EDEXCEL

Course Content

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of electro, pneumatic and hydraulic technology employed in modern industry. It seeks to broaden and extend the learners practical knowledge of fluid power systems and their interface with electrical/electronic systems.

Course Features

Covers safety considerations and safety precautions

Fluid power basic principles properties and behaviour of air and hydraulic fluids.

Fluid power use and applications

Symbols and standards for common components including electrical/electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic. devices and equipment, standards; BS3939, BS2917, ISO1219-1, CETOP

Discussion of circuit diagrams block diagrams, system layout diagrams, displacement step diagrams, component and equipment data sheets, functional charts, operating instructions, installation and maintenance manuals.

Components/devices valves e.g. directional, flow, pressure, non-return; methods of actuation e.g. mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical/solenoid; linear and rotary actuators; electric, air and hydraulic motors; mounting arrangements etc.

Air generation and distribution e.g. compressors, coolers and dryers, receivers, air service units FRL, pipework, fittings, drainage points, seals; installation of pneumatic equipment.

Pneumatic circuits e.g. direct and pilot control, reciprocating and dwell control, simple multi-cylinder circuits, pulsed signals, circuits with repetitive movements, latching circuits, three-position directional control valves, cascade circuits, group selection and stepper circuits, programme sequencer circuits, circuits with rotary actuators and air motors etc.

Hydraulic supply systems e.g. supply tank/pump, accumulators, hoses/pipework and fittings, seals, hydraulic fluids; installation of hydraulic equipment. Hydraulic circuits e.g. multi-cylinder circuits, regenerative circuits, counterbalance circuits, 'meter-in' and 'meter-out' circuits, bleed-off circuits, circuits with rotary actuators and hydraulic motors.

Fault-finding e.g. test, identify and rectify faults in given electro, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; fault diagnosis, causes and effects of malfunctions; use of fault-finding aids, functional charts, diagrams, flow charts, trouble-shooting charts, component data sheets, operation and maintenance manuals; fault-finding techniques, visual examination, unit substitution, input to output, half-split technique etc.
Career Prospects and Progression

The course is relevant to those with little or no experience or practical knowledge of fluid power systems, or those who have some experience but wish to consolidate their underpinning knowledge with a formal qualification. It is therefore suitable for both aspiring maintenance/support personnel and those with responsibilities including the use of fluid power. This single unit currently contributes towards the Mechanical Engineering Level 3 National Certificate award requirements.

Modules

Electro, Pneumatic, Hydraulic Systems and Devices

Method of Assessment

The candidate will be expected to produce a log book of all practical tasks completed, combined with the submission of assignment based material.

Course Length

One academic year, part time evening sessions that will also require an element of self study where appropriate, particularly during the completion of the assignment assessment material.

Time of Delivery

Evening

Campus

Graig Campus

Bilingual Provision

This course can be studied in English only

Entry Requirements

None

Full-time or Part-time

Part Time