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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Pneumatic Systems For Automation |
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| Course Code |
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MES417 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. NECDET GEREN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the basic principles of hydraulic and pneumatic technologies.
Selects and suggests the pneumatic or hydraulic technology depending on the industrial application conditions
Knows the pneumatic direction control valves types and selects the appropriate one.
Selects lineer (cylinders) actuators and rotary (kompressor, pump,etc.) based on the external force requirements
Knows the varieties of flow control valves and applies them.
Applies pneumatic contact and non-contact types of sensors in automation solutions.
Analyse pneumatic circuit diagrams and detects the design errors.
Design pneumtaic step counter circuit design
Suggest pneumatic otomation solutions for industrial automation and mechatronic applications.
Design pneumatic systems above intermediate level.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The main aim of the lecture is to teach fundamental principles of pneumatics for designing pneumatic systems and using them for solutions in industrial automation and mechatronic applications. |
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| Course Contents |
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INTRODUCTION
PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES IN PNEUMATICS
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVES
LINEAR ACTUATORS (CYLINDERS)
FLOW CONTROLS FOR PNEUMATICS
AIR MOTORS
PNEUMATIC SENSORS
CIRCUIT PRESENTATION AND CONTROL PROBLEM ANALYSIS
PNEUMATIC STEP COUNTER CIRCUIT DESIGN
THE CASCADE SYSTEM OF PNEUMATIC SEQUENTIAL CONTROL
COMBINATIONAL CIRCUIT DESIGN
DESIGN OF PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS AND DESIGN EXAMPLES
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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classroom (13 weeks), 1 week laboratuar |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
INTRODUCTION, the aim of the lecture, industrial examples, Selection criteria for pneumatics and hydraulic systems, symbolic representation examples |
Study reference book chapter 1 |
Lecture presentations,discussions. |
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2 |
PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES IN HYDRAULICS and PNEUMATICS, Transmission of Force by Fluids, Flow and Pressure Drop, Flow through an Orifice to Atmosphere, Compressed Air, Atmospheric Pressure,Vacuum Pressure,Gauge Pressure Versus
absolute Pressure |
Study reference book chapter 1 |
Lecture presentations,discussions, and seeing example pneumatic components |
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3 |
Pressure in Liquids, Gas (Boyle´s,Charles´,Gay-Lussac´s) Law Advantages of Pneumatic Power Transmission, Transmission of Power, The Basic Concept of a Pneumatic System |
Study reference book chapter 1 |
Lecture presentations,discussions. |
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DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVES; Valve Symbols, Valve Switching Positions, Valve Ports and Port Labeling,Valve Mechanism, Normally Closed and Normally Open Valves,Methods of Valve Actuation, Spring-Actuated Valves, Spool Valves, Flat Slide Valves,Poppet Valves, Spool/Poppet Valves, Friction Free Valves, Cross-Over Condition. |
Study reference book chapter 2, solve homework for article transfer from a conveyor. |
Lecture presentations,discussions on moduler circuit examples. |
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5 |
Special Center Condition,Valve Conversion, Control Actuator, Circuit Labelling, Position Sensed Control, "AND" Function Valve, "OR" Function Valve, Time Delay Valves, Impulse Valve, Timer and Impulse Valve in Series Arrangement, pressure Sensing Valve, Time |
Study reference book chapter 2, solve homework for bus-dor. |
Lecture presentations,discussions on moduler circuit examples. |
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LINEAR ACTUATORS; Single ve Double Acting Actuators, Pneumatic End-Position Cushioning, Seals in Linear Actuators, Actuator Construction, Actuator Failure, Special Actuators, Impact Cylinder, Rodless Actuators, Swivel Actuator, Locking Units for Pneumatic Actuators, Actuator Sizing, Calculation of External Forces (Load) |
Study reference book chapter 3 |
Lecture presentations,discussions on moduler circuit examples. |
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Static Thrust Force Calculation, Relationship of Pressure to Load, Dynamic Thrust Force calculations, Effects of Undersizing an Actuator
Speed Control and Impact Control,Conclusion to Thrust Force Calculations, Piston Rod Buckling, air Consumption Calculations |
Study reference book chapter 3 |
Lecture presentations,discussions on moduler circuit examples. |
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FLOW CONTROL VALVES; Simple Restrictor Type Flow Control, Variable Restrictor with Free Reverse Flow, Cam Roller Operated Flow Control, Quick Exhaust Speed Control, Hydraulic Check Speed Control, Installation Methods for Restrictor Type Flow Control, Meter-In Speed Control, Meter-Out Speed Control, Power Valve Exhaust Port Speed Control, System Sizing, Pneumatic End-Cushioning, Summary of Speed Control Types, Summary of Installation Methods. |
Study reference book chapter 4, solve pick and place example as homework, Study provided addional dokuman |
Lecture presentations,discussions on moduler circuit examples. |
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AIR MOTORS; Torque (Turning Moment), Motor Speed, Power Output, Vane Motors, Gear Motors, Radial Piston Motors, Axial Piston Motor, Turbine Motors, Pressure and Air Flow, Regulation on Air Motors, Data at Different Air Pressures, Air Motor Performance Comparison, Air Motor Sizing and Torque Calculations, hydraulic pumps and motors.
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Study reference book chapter 5 |
Lecture presentations,discussions on moduler circuit examples. |
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PNEUMATIC SENSORS; Contact sensing; One-Way Trip and Roller Valve, Back Pressure Sensor, Liquid Level Sensors, Non -contact senssors, Proximity, Gap, Air Barrier. Amplifier Valves, Single and Two Stage Amplifies, Pneumatic Reed Sensor, Reduction of air Consumption,Valve Mounting and Actuation
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Study reference book chapter 6 |
Lecture presentations,discussions on moduler circuit examples. |
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MIDTERM EXAM and LABORATUAR WORK; pre-designed pneumatic circuits will be set-up in an application rig as industrial application |
Lab hand outs for pneumatic and electropneumatics are to be studied |
Lab application by students |
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CIRCUIT PRESENTATION AND CONTROL PROBLEM ANALYSIS; Methods of Circuit Layout and Presantation, Recommendations for Circuit Array, Control Problem Analysis,
SYMBOLS AND DIAGRAMS; Schematic layout, Program flowchart
Logic diagram, Functional Diagram,
Circuit diagram, List of equipment
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Study reference book chapter 7 and chapter 16, Study provided addional dokuman |
Lecture presentations,discussions on moduler circuit examples. |
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PNEUMATIC STEP-COUNTER CIRCUIT DESIGN; Traverse-time daigram, opposing signals, step counter circuit design method, Logic switching equations for step-counter circuit design, repeated and simultaneous actuator movements, series connections of AND functions |
Study reference book chapter 8 |
Lecture presentations,discussions on moduler circuit examples. |
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14 |
Identical AND function, time-delayed sequencing, woodpecker motion control, emergency stop with step-counter, various emergency and cycle selection modules, stop modules, commercial step-counter modules, etc.
CASCADE CONTROL |
Study reference book chapter 8 and chapter 9, |
Lecture presentations,discussions on moduler circuit examples. |
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FINAL EXAM |
STUDY all chapter well |
EXAM measures pneumatic circuit analysis and design knowledge. |
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16/17 |
RE-FİNAL EXAM |
STUDY all chapter well |
EXAM measures pneumatic circuit analysis and design knowledge. |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Pneumatic Control for Industrial AutomationPeter Rohner, Gordon Smith, 1989., Industrial Hydraulics, John Pippenger, Tyler Hicks, Mc-Graw Hıll
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Pneumatics in Wood Woodworking, Werner Deppert, Kurt Stoll, VOGEL-VERLAG
Pneumatic Sytems,, Principles and maintenance, S. J. Malumdar, Mc Graw Hill,
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
5 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering |
5 |
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Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering |
4 |
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3 |
Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments |
1 |
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4 |
Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques |
5 |
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Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. |
5 |
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Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique |
5 |
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Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. |
5 |
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Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew |
2 |
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9 |
Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. |
5 |
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10 |
Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation |
4 |
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11 |
Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team |
3 |
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Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative |
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| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
5 |
2 |
10 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Total Workload: | 108 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.32 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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