An introductory undergraduate course on fluid power systems

• Autores: J. Falcáo Carneiro, M. R. Barbosa, P. Abreu, F. Freitas
• Localización: The International journal of engineering education, ISSN-e 0949-149X, Vol. 29, no. Extra 2, 2013, págs. 548-563
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Fluid power systems play an essential role in modern industry, providing actuation means for a wide number of applicationsranging from simple on–off movements, typically performed by pneumatic systems, up to complex servo hydraulic mechanismsused in industry. Despite this relevance, the studies of fluid power systems at an undergraduate level are often only focused onanalytical analysis, creating a gap between the theory presented in the classroom and real world industrial problems. This paperpresents an introductory graduate course on pneumatics and hydraulics where the more theoretical contents are complemented withunique educational laboratory experiments using ‘off-the-shelf’ industrial components and circuits. Sample lab assignments aredescribed that emphasize the pedagogical value of this type of activities. The five different evaluation components used to assessstudents are presented and discussed. Finally, statistical results of the student’s opinion and grades on the course over the last 5years are presented and commented.