Course content

Fluid Power is an essential part of many mechatronic systems. This unit utilizes examples from industries where Norway contributes at a high level: Oil and gas, maritime and land-based process industry. The use of Fluid Power related to turbulence- and drag control in industrial flow systems will be included. Focus will be both on components and system understanding including mechanical dynamics, simulation of systems in the time domain as well as design in the frequency domain will be included. If appropriate research works are running in parallel with the course the student will be tried included in experimental and/or modeling work.

Learning outcome

Make the students able to utilize fluid power as an integrated part of mechatronic systems.

Learning methods and activities

The course aspires to a practical arrangement; therefore a main construction/design task will be completed utilizing acquired knowledge. This task must be approved before attending the exam. In addition a number of volunteer calculation exercises will be offered. Note; certain lectures can be published electronically (video). If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Compendium. Textbook (English) to be announced at the semester start

Credit reductions