CQUniversity Unit Profile
ENTM12006 Industrial Fluid Power
Industrial Fluid Power
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General Information

Overview

This unit will teach students about designing fluid power systems for automated and semi-automated industrial plants. You will be exploring fluid power elements and their ISO standard symbols, designing fluid power circuits using hydraulic and pneumatic actuators, power sources, directional control and other control valves, sensors and control systems. Control technology may include both hydraulic and pneumatic systems integrated with programmable controllers (PLCs and micro-controllers). During the mandatory residential school you will attain, in team, hands-on skills in automation circuit design experiencing several laboratory experiments in areas of hydraulic and pneumatic operating system design and control circuit design integrated with PLCs for automated machines. Simulation systems like SimScape and FluidSim may be applied for confirming the functionality of your designed projects. You will communicate professionally using discipline-specific terminology to present designs and problem solutions accomplishing a Student Portfolio. Relevant problem solving, technical reports on projects and laboratory experiments are the formative assessment items during the Term. Online students are required to have access to a computer and internet to make frequent use of the Unit Moodle.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prereq: ENAG11002 Energy & Electricity or ENEG11009 Fundamentals of Energy & Electricity or PHYS11185 Engineering Physics B

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 1 - 2021

Mixed Mode

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

This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%
3. Laboratory/Practical
Weighting: 30%
4. Written Assessment
Weighting: Pass/Fail

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.

Previous Student Feedback

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 Student

Feedback

Late announcement of assignment item

Recommendation

Assessment items to be uploaded to the Unit Moodle site at the start of the term.

Feedback from Students

Feedback

Moodle navigation improvement

Recommendation

Learning materials to be uploaded in the Unit Moodle site at the beginning of the term.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Explain and analyse the design and working principles of fluid power system elements
  2. Select appropriate sizes of fluid power components to achieve functional objectives of fluid machineries
  3. Design suitable pressure control to protect circuit components and to minimise energy loss for sustainability
  4. Design and draw simple pneumatic/hydraulic circuits for automation of machine systems
  5. Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner individually and collaboratively, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions.

Learning outcomes are linked to Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies and also discipline capabilities.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
3 - Laboratory/Practical - 30%
4 - Written Assessment - 0%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - 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 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
3 - Laboratory/Practical - 30%
4 - Written Assessment - 0%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Introduction to Fluid Power

Edition: 1st (2001)
Authors: James Johnson
Delmar Cengage Learning
Binding: Paperback
Supplementary

Fluid Power with Applications

Edition: 7th
Authors: Anthony Esposito
Binding: Paperback

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Hardware to access audio-visual clips
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Abdul Mazid Unit Coordinator
a.mazid@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1: Fluid properties Begin Date: 08 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 1: Fluid Properties and Principles (1 hr) 

(Lecture hours are dedicated to theories and analysis) 

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 1: Characteristics of hydraulic fluid (1 hr) 

(Tutorial hours dedicated to problem solving)

Week 2: Hydraulic pumps Begin Date: 15 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 2: Hydraulic Pumps - Design construction and performances (1 hr) 

Chapter

3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 2: Characteristics of fluid pumps (1 hr) 

Week 3: Actuators linear Begin Date: 22 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 3: Fluid Cylinders - Linear actuators  (1 hr)


Chapter

4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 3: Analysis and selection of actuators (1 hr)

Week 4: Actuators rotary Begin Date: 29 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 4: Hydraulic Motors - Rotary actuators - design construction and performances (1 hr)

Chapter

5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 4: Hydraulic motor Selection (1 hr)

Week 5: Control valves Begin Date: 05 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 5: Hydraulic Valves and DCVs (1 hr)

Chapter

6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 5: Valve design construction and performances (1 hr) 

Vacation Week Begin Date: 12 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

No lecture or tutorial classes.

Work on completion of Assignment

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Revisit all learning materials delivered in Weeks 1 to 5. Consultation on request via Zoom.

Week 6: Pressure control Begin Date: 19 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 6: Fluid Control Circuit Design

Chapter

7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 6: Design and working principles of pressure control valves (1 hr) 


Assignment one: Fluid power Due: Week 6 Monday (19 Apr 2021) 12:00 am AEST
Week 7: Flow control Begin Date: 26 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 7: Flow Control Units in Fluid Control Systems

Chapter

8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 7: Fluid Control Circuit Design (1 hr) 

Week 8: Pneumatics Begin Date: 03 May 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 8: Pneumatic Control Elements

Chapter

12 and Handout

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 8: Design construction and performances of pneumatic control elements (1 hr)

Residential School - Virtual mode (delivered from Melbourne Campus via Zoom): Tuesday - Wednesday Week 8

Week 9: Pneumatic control Begin Date: 10 May 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 9: Pneumatic Logic Elements

Chapter

12 and Handout

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 9: Working principles of Pneumatic Control Elements

Week 10: PLCs Begin Date: 17 May 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 10: PLC Architecture and Programming

Chapter

17 (Johnson) and Handout

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 10: Design and working principles of Pneumatic Logic Elements

Week 11: Electric control Begin Date: 24 May 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 11: Electric Control of Fluid Systems (1 hr)

Chapter

13 and Handout Materials

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 11:Examples of PLC programs for Pneumatic Control Systems


Assignment Two: Fluid Systems Due: Week 11 Monday (24 May 2021) 12:00 am AEST
Week 12: Ancillary components Begin Date: 31 May 2021

Module/Topic

Lec 12: Maintenance of Fluid Systems

Chapter

9

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial 12: Characteristics of hydraulic ancillary components 


Lab experiments: Fluid system design Due: Week 12 Wednesday (2 June 2021) 12:00 am AEST
Workbook Due: Week 12 Monday (31 May 2021) 12:00 am AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 07 Jun 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 14 Jun 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assignment one: Fluid power

Task Description

Assignment 1 involves problem solving and analysis of hydraulic drive and control systems of industrial machines. This assignment covers learning materials for Weeks 1 to 4. This may involve fluid system circuit design for a selected industrial automated or semi-automated machine. 


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Monday (19 Apr 2021) 12:00 am AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 8 Tuesday (4 May 2021)

Expected, marked assignments to be returned after two weeks of submission date.


Weighting
30%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct results.

20% of the total marks for this assignment are based on accuracy and correct results, including:

  • Correct application of maths and arithmetic
  • Accuracy and quality of hydraulic circuit
  • Answers clearly identified
  • Correct results

In addition, the assignment, as a whole, will be assessed against the following criteria:

Evidence of correct procedures (40% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • All necessary steps in analysis are present on correct order
  • Clear presentation of mathematical and arithmetical working linking given details of the problem to the results obtained.

Evidence of understanding of the topic (30% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • Explanation of choices made in the analysis
  • Interpretation of results, eg limitations etc, if any.

Professional presentation (10% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • Assignment title page indicating assignment detail and student detail 
  • The problem is clearly identified
  • Clear statement of each problem and its details and requirements
  • Logical layout of analysis
  • Appropriate use of diagrams and ISO standard, units, neatness of diagrams
  • Correct use of terminology and conventions
  • Scan quality, if used, must be high quality 


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
It is not expected that students will type up calculations. Students should scan (high quality) hand calculations for online submission.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain and analyse the design and working principles of fluid power system elements
  • Select appropriate sizes of fluid power components to achieve functional objectives of fluid machineries


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assignment Two: Fluid Systems

Task Description

The assignment covers the weekly topics 5-8. The assignment tasks and questions will be uploaded on the course website by the end of week 5. In this assessment item, students are required to answer problem solving and numerical questions. Hydraulic / pneumatic circuit design for an industrial machine may be other part of this assignment.


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Monday (24 May 2021) 12:00 am AEST


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Friday (11 June 2021)


Weighting
40%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct results.

20% of the total marks for this assignment are based on accuracy and correct results, including:

  • Correct application of maths and arithmetic
  • Presenting functional and accurate control circuit for automated or semi-automated industrial machine
  • Answers clearly identified
  • Use of relevant ISO standard
  • Correct results

In addition, the assignment, as a whole, will be assessed against the following criteria:

Evidence of correct procedures (40% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • All necessary steps in analysis are present on correct order
  • Clear presentation of mathematical and arithmetical working linking given details of the problem to the results obtained.

Evidence of understanding of the topic (30% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • Explanation of choices made in the analysis
  • Interpretation of results, eg limitations etc, if any.

Professional presentation (10% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • The problem is clearly identified
  • Clear statement of each problem and its details and requirements
  • Logical layout of analysis
  • Appropriate use of diagrams, units, clear diagrams
  • Correct use of terminology, ISO symbols  and conventions
  • A title page indicating assignment detail and student detail 
  • High quality scan, if used 


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
It is not expected that students will type up calculations. Students should scan (high quality) hand calculations for online submission.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Select appropriate sizes of fluid power components to achieve functional objectives of fluid machineries
  • Design and draw simple pneumatic/hydraulic circuits for automation of machine systems
  • Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner individually and collaboratively, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

3 Laboratory/Practical

Assessment Title
Lab experiments: Fluid system design

Task Description

Lab experiments are a major part of two-day residential school in ENTM12006.

Students in group will accomplish three lab experiments (in day one) in hydraulic control and another three experiments (in day two) in pneumatic control. Students are supposed to demonstrate their professional and skillful attitude towards every experiments. Performances may include clear understanding of the objective, procedures and setup, capability of constructing the control circuits as required and finally running the experiments and collect information and data as required. A group report of each experiment is an essential part of assessment. Students are supposed to follow the OHS regulations.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Wednesday (2 June 2021) 12:00 am AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (18 June 2021)

Result to be shown up in grade certification


Weighting
30%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Assessment of lab experiments will be conducted in two phases: physically performing the experiments in group and submission of complete technical report (in group) on the performed experiment. Assessment criteria are based on a detailed calculations and presentations of data obtained in the hydraulic and pneumatic setup. It is also based on the way how students are putting symbols and hydraulic/pneumatics diagrams to present sequence of operations in the experiments.

Expected content of lab report may contain a title page indicating experiment detail and group member detail, labelled sketch of set-up used, data sheet and result with a little comment section.

More information will be provided in due time for individual experiment.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online Group

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Design suitable pressure control to protect circuit components and to minimise energy loss for sustainability
  • Design and draw simple pneumatic/hydraulic circuits for automation of machine systems
  • Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner individually and collaboratively, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy

4 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Workbook

Task Description

The Workbook provides a record or detailed diary of each individual student’s study and learning activities throughout the course and should include all individual work carried out. Preparation of a Workbook should be understood as good study technique. It also provides evidence that students have adequately studied the whole course and achieved course learning outcomes. Each entry should be dated, pages should be numbered and show your name or initials. It should be prepared week by week, not at the end of term. Show rough attempts at problems including failures and fixes, brainstorming, draft notes and developing ideas. In the Workbook students should record:

  • study notes taken while studying textbooks and course resources
  • study notes taken during lectures and/or workshops
  • personal study summaries of key concepts
  • notes, sketches/ drawings or mind-maps
  • planning and preparation for team/project tasks
  • planning and preparation for online course discussions
  • workbook practice tasks you are asked to complete in the Course Website
  • initial attempts at set tutorial tasks
  • initial attempts at assignment tasks
  • preparation for class tests or exams.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Monday (31 May 2021) 12:00 am AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (18 June 2021)

Pass/Fail result showing up in the grade finalisation


Weighting
Pass/Fail

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Workbook questions will be set for each topic and will be available on the Course Website. If students have difficulty with Workbook questions, they should seek assistance. All questions must be successfully completed in the workbook and responses must show sufficient working and explanation to allow step-by-step checking by the marker. At least 50% of the questions must be completed to achieve a passing grade. A question will be deemed to have been completed if the student has shown correct procedure and sound understanding of the work. All calculations should be justified with reference to the text or relevant Standards and Codes.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
It is not expected that students will type up calculations. Students should scan (high quality) hand calculations for online submission.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain and analyse the design and working principles of fluid power system elements
  • Design suitable pressure control to protect circuit components and to minimise energy loss for sustainability


Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?