FPN - Noise in Hydraulic Systems (formerly Module FP3)
Brief description
This module builds upon the work of the FP1 and FP2 modules by concentrating on various aspects that influence the design and analysis of hydraulic systems. These include the design of valve actuator and motor systems, characteristics of proportional valves, the effect of duty cycles and load on circuit design, power economy, airborne and structure borne noise, methods for evaluating failure modes, and requirements on cleanliness and condition monitoring systems.
Who should attend
The course is suitable for professional engineers, graduates and design and development engineers. It is essential that the engineer has taken the FP2 course or has suitable knowledge of hydraulic systems and components before taking the course. A reasonable mathematical knowledge is needed.
Course objectives
- To provide an understanding of the design of hydraulic systems.
- To provide an understanding of failure modes and condition monitoring techniques.
- To provide an appreciation of noise and vibration problems.
- To provide an understanding of duty cycle, efficiency and reliability issues.
- To provide an understanding of the use of computer simulation for predicting the performance of hydraulic systems.
Course contents
Determination of System Loads
- Concept of load locus.
- Duty cycles for various applications.
Systems Technology
- Pump and motor controls.
- Valve control of actuators.
- Electro-hydraulic valves.
- Power economy.
System Analysis
- Fluid compressibility effects.
- Valve-actuator characteristics.
- Servo control dynamics.
Cleanliness and Condition Monitoring
- Component and system flushing.
- Filter standards.
Rotating Systems
- Hydrostatic transmission.
Noise and Vibration
- Methods of noise and vibration reduction
Workshops
- Tutorial: Duty cycles.
- Injection moulding design exercise
- Gantry crane design exercise
Laboratory sessions
- Structured fault finding
- Valve-actuator characteristics
- Noise in hydraulic systems
- Power economy
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This course is run in conjunction with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. |