Course Course Course L T P C

18MHC105J FLUID POWER SYSTEM AND AUTOMATION C Professional Core

Code Name Category 3 0 2 4

Pre-requisite Co-requisite Progressive

Nil Nil Nil
Courses Courses Courses
Course Offering Department Mechatronics Engineering Data Book / Codes/Standards Nil

Course Learning Rationale (CLR): The purpose of learning this course is to: Learning Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
CLR-1 : Utilize fundamental knowledge on fluid power, working of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic system components 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
CLR-2 : Utilize working principles of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic components; design and develop fluid power circuits

Environment & Sustainability

CLR-3 : Design, develop fluid power circuits for various applications, utilize working of hydraulic systems components

Analysis, Design, Research

Level of Thinking (Bloom)

Expected Proficiency (%)

Expected Attainment (%)

CLR-4 : Utilize working principle of various hydraulics application circuits.

Individual & Team Work

Engineering Knowledge

Design & Development

Project Mgt. & Finance

CLR-5 : Utilize programmable logic controllers and PLC programming for fluid power system control.

Modern Tool Usage

Life Long Learning

Problem Analysis

Society & Culture

CLR-6 : Utilize fluid power system components and design and control fluid power circuits for automation applications

Communication

PSO - 1

PSO - 2

PSO - 3
Ethics
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
CLO-1 : Recognize the use of fluid power systems, and identify various pneumatic and electro-pneumatic components 2 80 75 H L L L M L - - - - - L L M L
CLO-2 : Identify various pneumatic and electro-pneumatic components and design fluid power circuit for a given application 3 80 75 H H H H M L - - M - M M M M M
CLO-3 : Design fluid power circuit for a given application and understand the working of various hydraulic components. 3 75 70 H H H H M L L - M - M M M M M
CLO-4 : Apply hydraulic components, diagnose faults and precautions to be followed in fluid power systems. 3 75 70 H M M M M L L - - - M L L M M
CLO-5 : Establish programming control using PLC for fluid power systems. 3 75 70 H H M M M L - - M - M M M M H
CLO-6 : Design, develop and control fluid power systems for various applications. 3 75 70 H H M M M L L - M - M M M M M

Introduction to Pneumatics and Electro- Pneumatics and Electro-Pneumatics Design of Circuits Hydraulics and Electrohydraulic
pneumatics Components, Design of Circuits components and circuits Programmable Logic Controllers
Intoductions to Hydraulics
Duration (hour) 15 15 15 15 15
Introduction to Fluid Power System, Cascading Electro-Pneumatic Circuit - Two Introduction to Programmable Logic
SLO-1 Flow Control Valves and their functions Synchronization Circuits
Physics of Fluid Power System Groups in Two Cylinder Sequential Control Controllers (PLC)
S-1
Advantages, Applications, Comparison of Simple and Pressure Compensated Flow Cascading Electro-Pneumatic Circuit - Two
SLO-2 Conditions for Synchronization Advantages and Applications of PLC
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems Control Valve Groups, Three-Cylinder Sequential-Control
Introduction to Pneumatic Components,
Non – Return Valves: Check Valve, Pilot Cascading Pneumatic Circuit: Three
SLO-1 Rotary Compressor - Construction and Hydraulic Accessories- Filters, Seals Parts of PLC
Operated Check Valve Groups, Three-Cylinder Sequential Control
S-2 Principle of Operation
Reciprocating Compressors -Construction Cascading Pneumatic Circuit: Three Simple Pressure Relief Valve and
SLO-2 Speed Control Circuits Operation of PLC, Architecture of PLC
and Principle of Operation Groups, Three-Cylinder Sequential Control Compound Pressure Relief Valve
Cascading Electro-Pneumatic Circuit -
Logical Valves – Dual Pressure Valve, Introduction to PLC Programming
SLO-1 Air Treatment, Air Dryer Three Groups, Three Cylinder Sequential Sequence valve with application circuit
Shuttle Valve Techniques
Control
S-3
Cascading Electro-Pneumatic Circuit -
Pressure reducing valve with applicaton
SLO-2 FRL – Filter, Regulator and Lubricator Pnuematic circuits using logical valves Three Groups, Three Cylinder Sequential Introduction to ladder logic programming
circuit
Control
SLO-1 Lab 7: Pneumatic, Electro-pneumatic
S Lab 1: Introduction to Symbolic Lab 10: Timer and Counter Based Electro- Lab 13: Introduction to PLC and Ladder
Lab 4: Speed Control Circuits Implementation of Two Cylinder Cascading
4-5 SLO-2 Representation of Pneumatic Components Pneumatic Control Circuits Logic Programming Software
Circuit
Pneumatic Actuators, Linear, Rotary and Timer Based Control of Pneumatic Pressure unloading and counter balance Ladder Logic Program -Implementation of
SLO-1 Quick Exhaust Valve, Time Delay Valve
Semi Rotary Type Cylinder valve Logic Gates
S-6
Pneumatic Circuits using Quick Exhaust Counter Based Control of Pneumatic Pressure unloading and counter balance Ladder Logic Program -Implementation of
SLO-2 Cushioning in Cylinders
Valve, Time Delay Valve Cylinder application circuit Start/Stop Operation and Latching

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 Discussion on Different Pneumatic and Accumulators – Working Principle and Ladder Logic Program – Continuous
SLO-1 Special Cylinders Introduction to Sequential Control
Electro-pneumatic Circuit Implementation Types Reciprocation Circuits
S-7
2/2, 3/2, 5/2, 5/3 Direction Control Valves- Pneumatic Circuit - Two and Three Ladder Logic Program – Sequential Circuit
SLO-2 Selection of Pneumatic Components Application Circuits of Accumulator
Construction and Principle of Operation Cylinder Sequential Control Implementation
Direct and Indirect Control of Single Acting Electro-pneumatic Circuit - Two Cylinder Proportional Valve – Working Principle and Ladder Logic Program – Sequential Circuit
SLO-1 Introduction to Hydraulic Components
Cylinder Sequential Control Control Implementation
S-8
Direct and Indirect Control of Double Electro-pneumatic Circuit - Two Cylinder Ladder Logic Program – Pneumatic
SLO-2 Fluids for Hydraulic Systems Force and Torque Proportional Control
Acting Cylinder Sequential Control Application
S SLO-1 Lab 2: Direct and Indirect Control of Single Lab 5: Pneumatic Implementation of Two Lab 8: Pneumatic Implementation of Three Lab 14: Developing PLC Program for
Lab 11: Hydraulic Synchronization Circuits
9-10 SLO-2 acting and Double acting Cylinder Cylinder Sequential Control Circuit Cylinder Cascading Circuit Sequential Control of Pneumatic Cylinder
Electro-pneumatic Circuit - Three Cylinder Servo Valve – Working Principle and
SLO-1 Introduction to Electro-pneumatics Gear Pumps Interlocks in PLC
Sequential Control Types
S-11
Electro-pneumatic Components – Electrical Electro-pneumatic Circuit - Three Cylinder Flapper Type, Jet Pipe, Electro Hydraulic
SLO-2 Vane Pumps Ladder Logic Program – Interlocking
Switches and Solenoid Sequential Control Servo Valves
Construction and Working Principle of Design, Selection of Components of
SLO-1 Circuits with Overlapping Signals Piston Pumps Timers in PLC
Relays Hydraulic Press, Hydraulic Machine Tools
S-12
Steps to Solve Signal Overlapping Problem Pump Performance, Characteristics and Design and Selection of Components of
SLO-2 Timers and Counters Counters in PLC
using Cascading Technique Selection Articulated Mechanisms
Continuous Reciprocation of Single acting
Cascading Pneumatic Circuit - Two Ladder Logic Program – Implementation of
SLO-1 and Double Acting Cylinder – Pneumatic Direction Control Valves 3/2, 4/2 Fault Diagnostics in Fluid Power Circuits
Groups in Two Cylinder Sequential Control Timer and Counter Based Applications
Implementation
S-13
Continuous Reciprocation of Single acting
Cascading Pneumatic Circuit - Two Groups Safety and Emergency Mandrels in
SLO-2 and Double Acting Cylinder – Electro 4/3 DCV – Different Center Positions Summary of the Course discussion
in Three Cylinder Sequential Control Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Pneumatic Implementation
S SLO-1 Lab 3: Continuous Reciprocation of Single Lab 6: Electro-pneumatic Implementation Lab 9: Electro-pneumatic Implementation Lab 12: Developing Automation Solution
Lab 15: Model Practical Examination
14-15 SLO-2 acting and Double acting Cylinder of Two Cylinder Sequential Control Circuit of Three Cylinder Cascading Circuit for Industrial Application using Sensors

1. Anthony Esposito, Fluid Power with applications, 7th ed., Prentice Hall, 2014 4. Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and pneumatics, Jaico Publishing House, 2006
Learning
2. FESTO, Fundamentals of Pneumatics, Vol I, II, III. 5. Frank D. Petrezulla, Programmable Logic Controller, 4th ed., McGraw Hill Education, 2011
Resources
3. Majumdar .S.R., Oil Hydraulics: Principle and Maintenance, Tata McGraw Hill Education, 2012 6. Laboratory manual for Fluid Power System and Automation, SRMIST.

Learning Assessment
Continuous Learning Assessment (50% weightage)
Bloom’s Final Examination (50% weightage)
CLA – 1 (20%) CLA – 2 (30%) CLA – 3 (30%) CLA – 4 (20%)#
Level of Thinking
Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice
Remember
r. Level 1 20% 20% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
Understand
Apply
Level 2 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20%
Analyze
Evaluate
Level 3 10% 10% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
Create
Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
# CLA – 4 can be from any combination of these: Assignments, Seminars, Tech Talks, Mini-Projects, Case-Studies, Self-Study, MOOCs, Certifications, Conf. Paper etc.,

Course Designers
Experts from Industry Experts from Higher Technical Institutions Internal Experts
1. Dr. Harish Nachnani, National Sales Manager, Festo India( P) Ltd, harish.nachnani@festo.com 1. Dr. P. Karthikeyan, MIT campus, Anna university, pkarthikeyan@annauniv.edu 1. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Kar, SRMIST
2. Mr.Girish Joshi, Senior Manager, BoschRexroth ltd, joshi.gs@boschrexroth.co.in 2. Dr.B.Mohan, Professor, Anna University, mohanb@mitindia.edu 2. Ms. G. Madhumitha SRMIST

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