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Aims :

The knowledge of main oleodinamic and pneumatic components, their specific function and application, the understanding of the circuit operating and potentiality, the determination of each component fitness and the whole plant in relation to the final uses.

Topics :

General principles. Hydraulic energy transmission. Head and fluid loss. Hydraulic fluid classification. Physical and chemical characteristics. Graphic symbols and standardisation. Hydraulic open and closed circuits. Pumps and engines with pistons, blades, gears. Hydraulic jacks. Geometrical displacement. Formulas for performances computation. Pressure regulation valves. Pressure reduction valves. Sequential valves. Flow regulation valves. Flow limitation valves. Flow dividers. Overcenter valves. Direction regulation valves. Non-reversal valves. Rotary and case distributors. Feeding groups. Utilizing groups. Parallel, in series and mixed circuits. Circuits for sequences. Hydrostatic transmissions. Load sensing systems. Fitting elements for circuits. Compressors. Compressor and tank choice. Pneumatic jacks and hammers. Pressure, flow, direction regulation valves. Analytical and graphic computations examples.

Textbooks :

Speich H., Bucciarelli, A. Manuale di Oleodinamica-Principi, Componenti, Circuiti, Applicazioni, Tecniche Nuove
Nervegna N., Oleodinamica e Pneumatica - Sistemi Vol.1, Politeko
Nervegna N., Oleodinamica e Pneumatica - Componenti Vol.2, Politeko
Belladonna U., Elementi di Oleodinamica - Principi, Componenti, Impianti, Hoepli
Belladonna U., Mombelli A., Pneumatica - Principi, Componenti, Impianti, Automazione, Hoepli
Lectures notes by the teacher.

Exam :

Oral test.

Tutorial Session :

Tuesday 10.30-12.30.