19/20 - HIGHER EDUCATION ASSESSMENT (DIGITAL SUBMISSION)

Learning Outcomes
2 Design, assemble and test a fluid power and control system (2)

3 Demonstrate fault-finding competence on a fluid power system (3)

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Assignment Brief

 Assignment to be typed for plagiarism purposes.

 All drawings / diagrams to be hand produced and be A54 sized.
 Photos can be scanned in.
 2000 words TOTAL

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems Coursework. 2

A) Hydraulic.

This is a video of a hydraulic winch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_36tqo4Dlv8

A power winch is to be driven by means of a bi – directional hydraulic motor, the

rotation speed of the motor is to be controllable (adjustable) in both directions of
travel.

A) Using the hand out information provided previously, and your lesson Notes,
design a hydraulic circuit to meet these requirements. Draw & label the
circuit, using ISO symbols. Also provide a brief description of the operation
of your circuit (26)

B) Using research, list suitable manufacturers for each component in your

system, providing pictures & Manufacturer details. (12)

C) During operation, you find the winch operates very slowly, in ONE direction
only. Suggest reason(s) for this problem. (12)

(1000 word count minimum)

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B) Pneumatic.

This is a video for a simple pneumatic Aluminium can crusher (Video 20 minutes).
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWOzho4FVpg

A) Using the hand out information provided previously, and your lesson Notes,
design and draw a pneumatic circuit to meet these requirements. Also
provide a brief description of the operation of your circuit. Hand Drawing
should be A4 size, using ISO Hydraulic symbols throughout, & be suitably
labelled. (26)

B) Using research, list suitable manufacturers for each component in your

system, providing pictures & Manufacturer details. (12)

C) During operation, you find the winch operates very slowly, in BOTH
directions. Suggest reason(s) for this problem. (12)

(1000 word count minimum)

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Grade Descriptors (Derived from Lancaster University Primary Descriptors)

The descriptions below provide an indication of the requirements for each grade boundary for this assessment

Excellent Exemplary range and depth of attainment of intended learning outcomes, secured by
discriminating command of a comprehensive range of relevant materials and analyses,
and by deployment of considered judgement relating to key issues, concepts and
procedures
Good Conclusive attainment of virtually all intended learning outcomes, clearly grounded on a
close familiarity with a wide range of supporting evidence, constructively utilised to reveal
appreciable depth of understanding
Satisfactory Clear attainment of most of the intended learning outcomes, some more securely than
others, resting on a circumscribed range of evidence and displaying a variable depth of
understanding
Weak Acceptable attainment of intended learning outcomes, displaying a qualified familiarity
with minimally sufficient range of relevant materials, and grasp of the analytical issues
and concepts which is generally reasonable, albeit insecure
Fail Attainment of intended learning outcomes appreciably deficient in critical respects,
lacking secure basis in relevant factual and analytical dimensions

Additional Assessment Requirements (where applicable)

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