MEM23115 - Evaluate fluid power systems

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Unit code: MEM23115 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
MEM23004 - Apply technical mathematics
MEM23006 - Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to evaluate hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, including automated fluid power applications characterised by two or three actuators requiring digital control of valves and pre-set flow and pressure control.
It applies to the evaluation of manual and automated fluid power systems and components and the evaluation can be undertaken as part of a design or system selection process or to assess system condition, sustainability or efficiency.It is suitable for people working as fluid power technicians or system designers, draftspersons and maintainers, and for those pursuing careers and qualifications in engineering or related disciplines.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

  • determining parameters and context of evaluation task
  • determining work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, and risk management and organisational procedures
  • investigating and reviewing sustainability implications, features and functions of fluid power systems and components
  • identifying fluid power principles and techniques, analysis techniques, software and software validation techniques
  • Evaluating fluid systems and components for the following characteristics on at least two occasions:
  • suitability
  • compatibility and treatment
  • features and functions
  • digital fluid and electrical/electronic control elements
  • reporting and documenting results of evaluation.
    Note: Where a volume and/or frequency is not specified, demonstration must be provided at least once.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • WHS and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards and risk management requirements
  • availability of professional and technical assistance
  • fluid power systems
  • current options and trends in performance analysis software, including underpinning program techniques and software validation techniques
  • common applications for pneumatics and hydraulics
  • comparative advantages of fluid power over mechanical and electrical power
  • characteristics and properties of pneumatic and hydraulic fluids and relative compressibility of air and hydraulic fluid
  • applications and selection criteria for mineral, synthetic and fire-resistant fluids and compatibility of fluids with system materials
  • fluid power fundamental principles and calculations for system components including:
  • conservation of energy
  • energy measurement and units
  • energy forms
  • hydraulics fundamentals including pressure, temperature and flow rate relative to actuator force
  • pneumatic fundamentals including gas laws, pressure difference and flow rate, and flow to atmosphere
  • features and functions and selection criteria of fluid power components in applications including:
  • pumps
  • valves electrical circuits and control elements actuators
  • accumulators
  • compressors (pneumatics)
  • reservoirs
  • gauges and instrumentation
  • hoses, pipes, filters and fittings
  • types and requirements for fluid and electrical circuits maintenance requirements for fluid power systems
  • methods of circuit presentation including standard symbols, circuit sequence and signal condition diagrams for multi-actuator circuits.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VU Polytechnic and/or via the Victoria University Polytechnic e-Learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Advanced Diploma of Engineering
MEM60122 | Advanced diploma | Duration:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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