Pneumatics and Hydraulics

Department of Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering and Technology, Wachemo University
Course Title Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Degree Program BSc in mechanical Engineering
Lecturer Anjelo L.
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per week) 5
Course Objectives & The course is intended to enable the student to:
Competences to be Acquired  Understand the fundamental concepts of hydraulics and pneumatics;
 Recognize component symbols and their construction, functioning and applications;
 Trace and analyze circuit diagrams of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Course Description/Course Introduction to Principles of Hydraulics and Pneumatics; Components and Design of Hydraulic
Contents and Pneumatic Systems; Electrical and Electronic Control Devices
Pre-requisites (Fluid Mechanics), and (Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics))
Assessment/Evaluation &  Continuous Assessment: 50%
Grading System  Final Examination: 50 %
Attendance Requirements  Minimum of 75% attendance during lecture hours

Literature References:
1. Eaton Fluid Power Training and Eaton Fluid Training, Industrial Hydraulics

Manual,Jan 1, 2007.

2. Andrew Parr, Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technicians and

Engineers Guide, Mar 8, 1999.
3. Ian Turner and Institution of Plant Engineers, Engineering Applications of
Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Dec 22, 1995.
4. Harry L. Stewart, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Oct 1984.