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Actuator TechnologyLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: TKTT0300

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Markku Ström

Objective

Familiarize yourself with the valves and actuators used in hydraulics and their operation. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge in the field of technology and this course enables more in-depth study of the topic in other courses.

Knowledge and understanding: You are familiar with the theory of hydraulics and have key knowledge of basic hydraulic equipment solutions and the various application areas of hydraulics. You can use mathematics and physics to describe the phenomena in hydraulic technology and to solve problems.

Content

Basics of hydraulics. Hydraulic actuators, pressure valves, flow valves and directional control valves. Hydraulic system design and simulation.

Qualifications

The students understand the operation, use and design of a pneumatic system in automation applications. The students understand the basics of control systems, sensors and their connection.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in perceiving the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in applying the key things.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You identify hydraulic components and can interpret hydraulic diagrams.

Very good (4): You master the key issues and know how to apply them in a variety of different implementations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them creatively.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Markku Ström
Groups
  • TKN21SA
    Konetekniikka (AMK)

Objective

Familiarize yourself with the valves and actuators used in hydraulics and their operation. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge in the field of technology and this course enables more in-depth study of the topic in other courses.

Knowledge and understanding: You are familiar with the theory of hydraulics and have key knowledge of basic hydraulic equipment solutions and the various application areas of hydraulics. You can use mathematics and physics to describe the phenomena in hydraulic technology and to solve problems.

Content

Basics of hydraulics. Hydraulic actuators, pressure valves, flow valves and directional control valves. Hydraulic system design and simulation.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in perceiving the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in applying the key things.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You identify hydraulic components and can interpret hydraulic diagrams.

Very good (4): You master the key issues and know how to apply them in a variety of different implementations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them creatively.

Qualifications

The students understand the operation, use and design of a pneumatic system in automation applications. The students understand the basics of control systems, sensors and their connection.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 21.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Markku Ström
Teacher in charge

Markku Ström

Groups
  • TKN21SM
    Konetekniikka

Objective

Familiarize yourself with the valves and actuators used in hydraulics and their operation. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge in the field of technology and this course enables more in-depth study of the topic in other courses.

Knowledge and understanding: You are familiar with the theory of hydraulics and have key knowledge of basic hydraulic equipment solutions and the various application areas of hydraulics. You can use mathematics and physics to describe the phenomena in hydraulic technology and to solve problems.

Content

Basics of hydraulics. Hydraulic actuators, pressure valves, flow valves and directional control valves. Hydraulic system design and simulation.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in perceiving the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in applying the key things.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You identify hydraulic components and can interpret hydraulic diagrams.

Very good (4): You master the key issues and know how to apply them in a variety of different implementations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them creatively.

Qualifications

The students understand the operation, use and design of a pneumatic system in automation applications. The students understand the basics of control systems, sensors and their connection.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Markku Ström
Teacher in charge

Markku Ström

Groups
  • TKN20SA
    Konetekniikka (AMK)

Objective

Familiarize yourself with the valves and actuators used in hydraulics and their operation. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge in the field of technology and this course enables more in-depth study of the topic in other courses.

Knowledge and understanding: You are familiar with the theory of hydraulics and have key knowledge of basic hydraulic equipment solutions and the various application areas of hydraulics. You can use mathematics and physics to describe the phenomena in hydraulic technology and to solve problems.

Content

Basics of hydraulics. Hydraulic actuators, pressure valves, flow valves and directional control valves. Hydraulic system design and simulation.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in perceiving the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in applying the key things.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You identify hydraulic components and can interpret hydraulic diagrams.

Very good (4): You master the key issues and know how to apply them in a variety of different implementations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them creatively.

Qualifications

The students understand the operation, use and design of a pneumatic system in automation applications. The students understand the basics of control systems, sensors and their connection.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 15.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Markku Ström
Teacher in charge

Markku Ström

Groups
  • TKN19SA
    Konetekniikka A

Objective

Familiarize yourself with the valves and actuators used in hydraulics and their operation. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge in the field of technology and this course enables more in-depth study of the topic in other courses.

Knowledge and understanding: You are familiar with the theory of hydraulics and have key knowledge of basic hydraulic equipment solutions and the various application areas of hydraulics. You can use mathematics and physics to describe the phenomena in hydraulic technology and to solve problems.

Content

Basics of hydraulics. Hydraulic actuators, pressure valves, flow valves and directional control valves. Hydraulic system design and simulation.

Materials

Kuvataan oppimisympäristössä. Haetaan opintojaksolta.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-distance learning
-small group learning
-exercises
-learning tasks

Employer connections

-Excursions
-Virtual excursions

Exam schedules

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening information.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in perceiving the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in applying the key things.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You identify hydraulic components and can interpret hydraulic diagrams.

Very good (4): You master the key issues and know how to apply them in a variety of different implementations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them creatively.

Qualifications

The students understand the operation, use and design of a pneumatic system in automation applications. The students understand the basics of control systems, sensors and their connection.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 15.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Markku Ström
Teacher in charge

Markku Ström

Groups
  • TKN20SM
    Konetekniikka
  • TKN19SA
    Konetekniikka A

Objective

Familiarize yourself with the valves and actuators used in hydraulics and their operation. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge in the field of technology and this course enables more in-depth study of the topic in other courses.

Knowledge and understanding: You are familiar with the theory of hydraulics and have key knowledge of basic hydraulic equipment solutions and the various application areas of hydraulics. You can use mathematics and physics to describe the phenomena in hydraulic technology and to solve problems.

Content

Basics of hydraulics. Hydraulic actuators, pressure valves, flow valves and directional control valves. Hydraulic system design and simulation.

Materials

Kuvataan oppimisympäristössä. Haetaan opintojaksolta.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-distance learning
-small group learning
-exercises
-learning tasks

Employer connections

-Excursions
-Virtual excursions

Exam schedules

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening information.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information

Avoin AMK: no limits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in perceiving the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in applying the key things.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You identify hydraulic components and can interpret hydraulic diagrams.

Very good (4): You master the key issues and know how to apply them in a variety of different implementations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them creatively.

Qualifications

The students understand the operation, use and design of a pneumatic system in automation applications. The students understand the basics of control systems, sensors and their connection.