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MF2067 Hydraulics I 6.0 credits

The course presents the theory of hydraulic actuation, the primary components of a hydraulic system, such as pumps, motors, and cylinders, and system control components such as valves, as well as the properties of various pressure mediums, and provides training on fundamental system design and simulation. 

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus MF2067 (Autumn 2016–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course presents the theory of hydraulic actuation, the primary components of a hydraulic system, such as pumps, motors, and cylinders, and system control components such as valves, as well as the properties of various pressure mediums, and provides training on fundamental system design and simulation. 

Intended learning outcomes

A student that has completed the course shall:

• be able to describe different classes of actuators in mechanical systems;

• be able describe the primary components of a hydraulic system, their properties and behavior;

• be able to model the physical behavior of a hydraulic system with Matlab and Ansys;.

• be able to model a mechanical system with a controlled hydraulic actuation system with Simulink;

• be able to design a simple hydraulic system with commercially available components.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

A Bachelors Degree within Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Recommended prerequisites

A Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, or registered as CMAST3/CDEPR3/CFATE3.

Equipment

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Literature

1 - E-bok via KTHB

2 - Material utdelat under kursen.

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

  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN1 - Assignments, 3.0 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.

The final grade is equal to the written exam

Other requirements for final grade

Mandatory laboratory work and assignments, 3 credits, grade scale P/F

Written exam, 3 credits, grade scale A-F

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

Ulf L Sellgren (ulfse@kth.se)

Supplementary information

Eligible for CMAST4, CDEPR4 & CFATE4