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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Pneumatics & Control
Module Code	MM232
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brian Corcoran Semester 2: Brian Corcoran Autumn: Brian Corcoran
Module Teacher	Brian Corcoran
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To provide knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and PLC systems. To analyse compressors, hydraulic power packs, and distribution networks, directional control valves, signal valves and actuators. Introduction to PLC systems and control of circuits.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse and solve a range of Pneumatic and Hydraulic problems
2. Build pneumatic circuits using a range of standard pneumatic components
3. Describe factors to be considered when designing pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
4. Specify air treatment equipment and hydraulic power packs
5. Design simple programmes to control the operation of pneumatic circuits
6. Programme a standard PLC and test/fault find

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Laboratory	15	Circuit design, building and testing
Tutorial	12	Tutorials to compliment lecture notes
Lecture	24	Weekly lectures on Pneumatics and Control
Independent learning time	74	Including report writing, research and lecture review
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Reciprocating compressors and effect of clearance volume.
Psychometry, compressed air drying and air distribution.

Pneumatic circuit components, symbols and circuit design.
Cascade systems and sequential control.

Hydraulic system components, symbols and circuit design.
Hydraulic fluids contamination control and filters.

Hydraulic system maintenance.
Introduction to PLC,s.

Programming of PLC,s.
Worked Examples of circuits and programs.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Group laboratory	Each group will complete 4 lab assignments	50%	Once per semester

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

T. D. Eastop, A. McConkey: 0, Applied thermodynamics for engineering technologists, 0-582-09193-4
Bolton: 2003, Programmable Logic Controllers, 3rd, Newnes, 0-7506-5986-6
Parr: 1998, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, 2nd, Butterworth, 0-7506-4419-2

Other Resources

None

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