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Identical coursesMechanical Drive Systems (B-KUL-H04S6A)
Reynaerts Dominiek (coordinator) | Reynaerts Dominiek | Vetrano Maria Rosaria Aims
Introducing the student into the most commonly used mechanical drive systems: combustion motors, pneumatic and hydraulic drives.
The student should be able to describe the concepts and thinking patterns around mechanical drives (reproduction). He/she should acquire sufficient insight to be able to conduct a conversation with specialists, be able to consult and understand scientific and technical literature on the matter, attend scientific symposia (acquiring insight). He/she should acquire a critical mindset to usefully apply the acquired knowledge and to estimate future evolutions (reflection).
The student can solve simple pneumatic and hydraulic automation problems autonomously by applying the methods and concepts presented during the lectures.
The student can describe the major components of pneumatic and hydraulic drive systems and their applications in industry. The student can select components and can solve simple industrial problems (automation as well as servo problems) with (electro)pneumatical and (electro)hydraulic technology.
Previous knowledge
Classical thermodynamics, heat transfer, theory of flows, kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms, principles of machine construction.
Elementary knowledge of electricity, dynamics, vibrations, systems theory, machine elements and control technology is required.
Prerequisites: H01N2A: Energy conversion machines and systems
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
H04P9A : Integrated Project
H05A3A : Voertuigpropulsie
H9X37A : Mechatronische aandrijfsystemen
H05U3A : Geïntegreerd project in energie
H09G3A : Integrated Project in Energy
H0T49A : Mechatronic Drive Systems
H0E70A : Vehicle Propulsion
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
H00R7A : Mechanische aandrijvingen
Is included in these courses of study
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: energie (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Engineering: Energy (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Mechanical Engineering (Programme for Engineering Technology Students) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (programma voor studenten gestart in 2024-2025 of later) (Leuven) 120 ects.
Activities
0.27 ects. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Drive Systems: Exercises (B-KUL-H04S0a)
Content
The student works on a pneumatic and an hydraulic problem. A typical example is the pneumatical scheme of an industrial machine producing wooden dowels according to the different methods and convert it into pneumatic technology. Furthermore, the student has to dimension the used pistons and to calculate the air usage.
Another typical example is the analysis of a servo-hydraulic system.
Course material
Texts with the description of the situation and description of the exercises made available on the electronic learning platform.
Format: more information
The setting is a guided exercise in a group of about 20 students.During these exercises Matlab is used as an engineering tool. Demo's of components and systems are given.
3.3 ects. Combustion Engines: Lectures (B-KUL-H04S7a)
Content
This course is divided in two parts:
- The first part of the course gives a modern approach to the study of internal combustion engines. During this part of the course the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer will be applied to the analysis of internal combustion engines. The problematics related to engine emissions will be reviewed together with the emissions regulations and controls. Engine testing and control and overall engine performances evaluation are also included.
- The second part of the course is focused on gas turbines and gives a short introduction to gas turbine cycles, axial and radial compressors.
Course material
Study cost: More than 100 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)
- Colin R. Ferguson Allan T. Kirkpatrick, Internal Combustion EnginesApplied Thermosciences, Third Edition, Wiley (2016)
- Slides on Toledo
Is also included in other courses
0.7 ects. Combustion Engines: Exercises (B-KUL-H04S8a)
Content
Further elaboration on the subject matter of the lectures, by means of practical exercises.
Is also included in other courses
1.73 ects. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Drive Systems: Lectures (B-KUL-H04S9a)
Content
The following topics are treated
- Production of compressed air, pneumatic engines and valves.
- Control of pneumatic systems (intuitive, cascade method, Karnaugh maps, classic electropneumatics).
- Control of pneumatic systems (PLCs, pneumatic servo systems, field busses and sensor/actuator busses).
- Hydraulic pumps; engines and valves, simple hydraulic circuits, hydraulic groups.
- Hydrostatic drives (hydraulic pump servo systems), quasi-static behaviour of hydraulic servosystems.
- Dynamic behaviour of hydraulic servo-engines, electrohydraulic servo-valves and circuits.
Course material
Own lecture notes (VTK)
Additional notes are made available on Toledo
Format: more information
Teaching course in a large auditorium
Slides with video animations
Evaluation
Evaluation: Mechanical Drive Systems (B-KUL-H24S6a)
Explanation
The examination is based on the lectures as well as on the exercises. The student gets 4 questions (weight in total score is indicated)
- Question 1 on combustion engines
- Question 2 on combustion engines
- Question 3 on pneumatics
- Question 4 on hydraulics
Participation to lab sessions is compulsory. The marks on the lab sessions are part of the total mark on combustion engines.
Students taking part in an exchange program during the first semester must contact the lecturer to define a special assignment that will be considered equivalent to the laboratory sessions.
Unjustified absence for a lab session or to the special lab assignment results in a score of 0/20 for the whole course.
The final mark is calculated as a geometric mean over both course parts.
The part on combustion engines is closed book, formular is allowed.
The part on pneumatics and hydraulics is open book, simple calculator allowed.
Information about retaking exams
Retaking the exam is always about both components of the course. It is not possible to retake lab sessions. The examination system for the third examination period is identical to that of the first examination period.