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Code & Name of Subject: ME 2305

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Topics for discussion: FLUID POWER SYSTEMS & FUNDAMENTALS

Definition / Formula / Principle / Diagram / Derivation / Examples and Exercises etc. (as applicable
to the topics) University pattern problems.

Fluid power:
 Fluid power is energy transmitted and controlled by means of a pressurized fluid,
either liquid or gas.
 Hydraulics uses pressurized liquid, for example, oil or water.
 pneumatics uses compressed air or other neutral gases.
 Fluid power can be effectively combined with other technologies through the use of
sensors, transducers and microprocessors.

Advantages of fluid power:

 Multiplication and variation of force
 Easy, accurate control
 Multi-function control
 High horsepower, low weight ratio
 Low speed torque
 Safety in hazardous environments.

Fluid power applications

 Mobile -transport, excavate and lift materials backhoes, graders, tractors, truck
brakes and suspensions, spreaders
 Industrial
Provide power transmission and motion control for the machines of industry.
 Aerospace
both commercial and military aircraft, spacecraft and related support landing gear,
brakes, flight controls, motor controls and cargo loading equipment
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Topics for discussion: DESIGN OF PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS

Definition / Formula / Principle / Diagram / Derivation / Examples and Exercises etc. (as applicable
to the topics) University pattern problems.

Electro-Pneumatic And Hydraulic Systems

Control of Electro-Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems using Electrical control systems

is similar for both media types. Both systems would use Solenoid actuated valves, either
Directly Actuated or Indirectly Actuated. An Electronic system would commonly incorporate
Push Button Switches (for human input), Reed Switches (to detect cylinder position),
Proximity Sensors and Photocells (to detect machine/component position). An Electronic
system would also commonly incorporate Relays and computer controlled systems such as
Programmable Logic Controllers.
Elements of a Control Chain
The principle of the control chain is used for the preparation of the circuit diagram.
Every element of a control chain has a certain task to perform in the processing and further
transmission of signals.
COMPONENTS
•POWER SUPPLY UNIT
•SOLENOID
•PUSH BUTTONS AND CONTROL SWITCHES
•SENSORS FOR MEASURING DISPLACEMENT AND PRESSURE
•RELAY AND CONTACTORS

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

SOLENOID
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS

A digitally operating electronic apparatus which uses a programming memory for the
internal storage of instructions for implementing specific functions such as logic,
sequencing, timing, counting and arithmetic to control through digital or analog modules,
various types of machines or process.

PLC Origin
•- Developed to replace relays in the late 1960s
•- Costs dropped and became popular by 1980s
•- Now used in many industrial designs

Advantages of PLCs
• Less wiring.
• Wiring between devices and relay contacts are done in the PLC program.
• Easier and faster to make changes.
• Trouble shooting aids make programming easier and reduce downtime.
• Reliable components make these likely to operate for years before failure.

Areas of Application
¥ Manufacturing / Machining
¥ Food / Beverage
¥ Metals
¥ Power
¥ Mining
¥ Petrochemical / Chemical

Major Components of a Common PLC

POWER SUPPLY
Provides the voltage needed to run the primary PLC components
I/O MODULES
Provides signal conversion and isolation between the internal logic- level signals inside the
PLC and the field’s high level signal.
PROCESSOR
Provides intelligence to command and govern the activities of the entire PLC systems.
PROGRAMMING DEVICE
used to enter the desired program that will determine the sequence of operation and control
of process equipment or driven machine.
Troubleshooting
1. Look at the process
2. PLC status lights
HALT - something has stopped the CPU
RUN - the PLC thinks it is OK (and probably is)
ERROR - a physical problem has occurred with the PLC
3. Indicator lights on I/O cards and sensors
4. Consult the manuals, or use software if available.
5. Use programming terminal / laptop.