Overview
This project-based unit will give you the opportunity to design advanced integrated fluid drive systems for use in industry. It covers comparison of characteristics, construction, selection, design and operation of fluid drives and drive systems; use of mathematical models to analyse performance; machine protection and control schemes; and evaluation of drive system performance. You will apply formulas and explain and record calculations. You will adopt professional approaches to work in teams and learn collaboratively to manage and complete projects. You will manage your own learning; investigate, design and check designed works performed; and communicate professionally using discipline-specific terminology to present designs and problem solutions.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2019
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Residential Schools
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Through Moodle site
The delivery of this unit was done in a professional manner. Students content knowledge and learning of Fluid Power systems evolved. They enjoyed all aspects of this unit.
Keep it up and improve it further.
Feedback from Through Moodle site
More demonstrations SimScape simulations.
More demonstrations will be included in the next delivery.
- Use advanced mathematical models to design complex fluid drives and their performance
- Evaluate the characteristics of different drive systems with regard to advanced applications
- Design protection and control systems
- Analyse electro-mechanical power and energy conversion systems
- Evaluate methods to improve energy efficiency, including the use of renewable energy sources
- Create professional documentation using terminology, symbols and diagrams related to electric and fluid drives.
The learning outcomes are linked to Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard and Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) 9 Level.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 20% | ||||||
| 4 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | ||||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||||
| 4 - Research | ||||||
| 5 - Self-management | ||||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||||
| 7 - Leadership | ||||||
| 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 20% | ||||||||
| 4 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | ||||||||
Textbooks
Fluid Power with Applications
Edition: 7th Ed (2014)
Authors: Anthony Esposito
Pearson
Essex Essex , UK , UK
ISBN: 13:978-1-292-02387-8
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
N/A
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Vancouver
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.mazid@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Physical Properties of Fluids
Chapter
Chapters 1~4 of Esposito
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial, Workshop and Laboratory Experiments
Module/Topic
Hydraulic Pumps: Design and Working Principles
Chapter
Chapter 5 of Esposito
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial, Workshop and Laboratory Experiments
Module/Topic
Hydraulic Motors: Design and Working Principles
Chapter
Chapter 7 of Esposito
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial, Workshop and Laboratory Experiments
Module/Topic
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Actuators, and Conductors
Chapter
Chapter 6 of Esposito
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial, Workshop and Laboratory Experiments
Module/Topic
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Elements
Chapter
Chapter 8 of Esposito
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial, Workshop and Laboratory Experiments
Module/Topic
Teaching free week
Chapter
N/A
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Circuit Design
Chapter
Chapters 9, 16 of Esposito
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial, Workshop and Laboratory Experiments
Assignment 1 (Project 1) Due: Week 6 Friday (30 Aug 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Circuit Design (Contd.)
Chapter
Chapters 9, 16 of Esposito
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial, Workshop and Laboratory Experiments
Module/Topic
Hydraulic Accumulators and Devices
Chapter
Chapter 11 of Esposito
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial, Workshop and Laboratory Experiments
Module/Topic
Programmable Controllers for Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems
Chapter
Chapters 15, 16, 17 of Esposito
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial, Workshop and Laboratory Experiments
Module/Topic
Programmable Controllers for Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems (Contd...)
Chapter
Chapters 15, 16, 17 of Esposito
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial, Workshop and Laboratory Experiments
Laboratory Team Report Due: Week 10 Friday (27 Sept 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapters 17, 18 of Esposito;
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial, Workshop and Laboratory Experiments
Online Quiz(zes) Due: Week 11 Friday (4 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Maintenance and Trouble Shooting of Fluid Power Systems
Chapter
Chapter 12 of Esposito
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
Assignment 1 focuses on contents cover in fluid power engineering. The scope of the Assignment 1 will be populated and
discussed in week 1. It is a team submission.
Week 6 Friday (30 Aug 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Compulsory Team submission
Week 8 Friday (13 Sept 2019)
After two weeks of submission date
This team based project will be assessed considering both technical and professional aspects. The technical aspects
cover a wide range of applications of design and analysis of a hydraulic and pneumatic system, comparison and safety checking of the
new design using proper engineering procedures. The professional skills cover a higher level of teamwork, leadership,
research and communication skills.
Students should refer to the Unit Moodle site for individual marking criteria of the team based projects
and labs. Detailed description of the marking scheme will be provided in the Moodle site on time. It is
also based on some factors stated in Team Charter document.
- Use advanced mathematical models to design complex fluid drives and their performance
- Evaluate the characteristics of different drive systems with regard to advanced applications
- Design protection and control systems
- Create professional documentation using terminology, symbols and diagrams related to electric and fluid drives.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
2 Written Assessment
This assignment is based on the contents covered in week 1 to week 12. The scopes of the assignment 2 will
be populated in week 7 in the unit Moodle site. It is a team submission.
Week 12 Friday (11 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Compulsory Team Submission online
Exam Week Friday (25 Oct 2019)
After two weeks of submission date
This team based project will be assessed considering both technical and professional aspects. The
technical aspects cover a wide range of applications of design and analysis of a hydraulic and pneumatic system controlled by programmable controlers (PLCs),
comparison and safety checking of the new design using proper engineering procedures. The
professional skills cover a higher level of teamwork, leadership, research and communication skills.
Students should refer to the Unit Moodle site for individual marking criteria of the team based projects
and labs. Detailed description of the marking scheme will be provided in the Moodle site on time. It is
also based on some factors stated in Team Charter document.
- Use advanced mathematical models to design complex fluid drives and their performance
- Evaluate the characteristics of different drive systems with regard to advanced applications
- Design protection and control systems
- Create professional documentation using terminology, symbols and diagrams related to electric and fluid drives.
- Knowledge
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
3 Practical Assessment
Based on the content covered in Hydraulic Test rig experiments. It is a team submission
Compulsory Team submission
Week 10 Friday (27 Sept 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Compulsory team submission online
Week 12 Friday (11 Oct 2019)
After two weeks of submission date
Assessment criteria are based on a detailed calculations and presentations of data obtained in the hydraulic
test rig experiments. It is based on accuracy in calculations, validation of results obtained by proper
interpretation of results. It is also based on the way how students are putting symbols and hydraulic
diagrams to present sequence of operations in the experiments.
Students should refer to the Unit Moodle site for individual marking criteria of the team based projects
and labs. Detailed description of the marking scheme will be provided in the Moodle site on time.
- Analyse electro-mechanical power and energy conversion systems
- Evaluate methods to improve energy efficiency, including the use of renewable energy sources
- Communication
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
4 Online Quiz(zes)
This quiz will be held in week 11 covering the contents from week 1 to week 11. The assessment task can be
assessed using unit Moodle site. The quiz will open at the start of week 11 and finish at the end of week 11
Friday till 11:45pm. Students need to attempt within this open period. This is an open book style quiz
1
Other
Week 11 Friday (4 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Compulsory individual submission
Week 11 Friday (4 Oct 2019)
Students will get feedback immediately after the submission time of the quiz
The correct answer will get full marks and the incorrect answer will get zero marks.
- Analyse electro-mechanical power and energy conversion systems
- Evaluate methods to improve energy efficiency, including the use of renewable energy sources
- Knowledge
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
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