STEERING & AUTOMATION
 
Taught in 3rd year ChemistrySection process techniques
Theory [A] 39.0
Exercises [B] 39.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 195.0
Studypoints [E] 7
Level  
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract?
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer  
Reference TGCHCP03A23977
 
Key words
Steering, automation, PLC

Objectives
To give a deeper understanding in electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic steering systems


Topics
  1. Electrical systems :
    • Switches
    • Contactors
    • Programmable Logical Controllers
  2. Pneumatics :
    • Compressed air and compressors
    • Valves and cylinders
  3. Hydraulic systems


Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of electricity, elektronics and mathematics

Final Objectives


Materials used
Teacher's course


Study costs
Teacher's course : ± 6 €
Study-visits with car of the students


Study guidance
The reports of the tasks can lead to discussions in the next lesson. Individual problems of students can be discussed with the teacher.

Teaching Methods
The theory is given by the lector. Practical examples are worked out in small discussion groups. At least once a year a visit to the local industry is organized. The practical exercises are executed in small groups. A report has to be made of each task.

Assessment
Max. points to score : 140 ptn
  • Theory : 70 ptn
    Oral exam
    Possibility to re-examination
  • Exercises : 70 ptn
    Permanent evaluation
    No possibility to re-examination


Lecturer(s)
Hilde Willems