The course represents the theory of hydrostatic and pneumatic energy transferral, the energy converters used for this purpose, such as pumps, motors and cylinders, controlling components, such as valves, the properties of various pressure mediums, fundamental system design and applications.
MF2013 Introduction to Fluid Power 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2021
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MF2013 (Autumn 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
To acquaint students with the options available for solving energy transmission and control problems using hydraulics and pneumatics. Additionally, the course covers the fundamental knowledge required for students to independently be able to design and construct simple hydraulic and pneumatic systems with the help of available components.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Qualified for grade 3 (CMASTE3 /CDEPR3/ CFATE3/M/P/T)and MJ1112/4A1112
Materstudents: TIPUM/TIPDM/TAEEM
Other students: Students with Bachelor exam or Master exam in Machne Design or similar The exam should includ Applied thermodynamics
Documentetd profiency in english B or equivalent
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
E-bok via KTHB
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 0.8 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN2 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN2 - Exercise, 2.2 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Laboratory work (0,8 credits). Assignments (2,2 credits). Written exam (3 credits).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Jan Hölcke, 08-790 78 43, janh@md.kth.se