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Oil-Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Ölhydraulik und Pneumatik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:06:56
Abstract
Introduction to the physical and technical basics of oilhydraulic and pneumatic systems and their components as pumps, motors, cylinders and control valves, with emphasis on servo- and proportional techniques and feedback- controlled drives. In parallel an overview on application examples will be given
Objective
The student - can interpret and explain the function of an oilhydraulic or pneumatic system and can create basic circuit concepts - can discribe the architecture and function of needed components and can select and design them to desired properties - can simulate the dynamical behaviour of a servohydraulic cylinder- drive and can design an optimal state-feedback-control with observer
Content
Significans of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, general definitions and typical application examples. Review of important fluid-mechanical principles as compressibility, flow through orifices and friction losses in line-systems. Components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems as pumps, motors, cylinders, control valves for direction, pressure and flow, proportional- and servo-valves, their function and structural composition. Basic circuit concepts of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems. Dynamical behaviour and state-feedback-control of servohydraulic and -pneumatic drives. Exercices Design of a oilhydraulic drive-system Measurement of the flow characteristic of an orifice, a pressure valve and a pump. Simulation and experimental investigation of a state-feedback-controlled servo-cylinder-drive.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Autography OelhydraulikSkript Zustandsregelung eines Servohydraulischen ZylinderantriebesSkript Elemente einer DruckluftversorgungSkript Modellierung eines Servopneumatischen Zylinderantriebes
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- None
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Ölhydraulik und Pneumatik |
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2 h weekly |
| exercise | Ölhydraulik und Pneumatik |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Mechatronics and Robotics (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Marco Hutter)
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Manufacturing Science (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Konrad Wegener To achieve the required 20 credit points for the focus specialization you need to pass all 3 compulsory courses (HS/FS). The other 8 credit points can be achieved from the elective courses.)
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Mechanics, Materials, Structures (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)
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