BTEC HIGHER NATIONALS- APPLIED PNEUMATICS AND HYDRAULICS H1

ASSIGNMENT
FLUID POWER STANDARDS

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PASS CRITERIA

Assessment Criteria for a pass Achieved

• Recognise and describe given fluid power symbols.
OUTCOME 1
• Review fluid power diagrams and report on the design
Investigate fluid power of either a pneumatic or hydraulic multi-actuator
diagrams sequential operation using a minimum of four
actuators.

• Review fluid power diagrams and report on the design

of either a pneumatic or hydraulic reversible rotary
actuation with speed control in both directions.

• Identify and describe the features of given items of

OUTCOME 2 pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Analyse the performance characteristics of given
Analyse the construction and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
operation of pneumatic and
hydraulic components,
equipment and plant.

• Design and draw either a circuit for either a pneumatic

OUTCOME 3 or hydraulic multi-actuator sequential operation,
including emergency stop functions.
Design pneumatic and • Design and draw either a hydraulic or pneumatic rotary
hydraulic circuits actuation circuit illustrating speed control in both
directions.
• Design and draw either an ‘electro-pneumatic’ or
‘electro-hydraulic’ circuit arrangement.
• Design and draw an emergency ‘fail safe’ circuit for
either a pneumatic or hydraulic application.
• Justify the use of fluid power technology for a given
OUTCOME 4 industrial application.
• Describe the technical requirements and commercial
Evaluates industrial aspects for a proposed system.
applications of pneumatics • Identify appropriate health safety requirements for the
and hydraulics design, installation, maintenance and use of fluid
power equipment.
 MERIT

Descriptor Achieve
d
• identify and apply • effective judgments have been made
strategies to find • complex problems with more than one variable have been
appropriate solutions. explored
• an effective approach to study and research has been
applied

• select/design and apply • relevant theories and techniques have been applied.
appropriate methods/
• a range of methods and techniques have been applied.
techniques
• a range of sources of information has been used.
• the selection of methods and techniques/sources has been
justified
• the design of methods/techniques has been justified
• complex information/data has been synthesized and
processed
• appropriate learning methods/techniques have been
applied
• present and • the appropriate structure and approach has been used
communicate the
appropriate findings • coherent, logical development of principles/concepts for
intended audience
• a range of methods of presentation have been used and
technical language has been accurately used
• communication has taken place in familiar and unfamiliar
contexts
• the communication is appropriate for familiar and
unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have been
used

DISTINCTION

• use critical reflection • conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of

to evaluate own work ideas and have been justified
and justify valid • the validity of results has been evaluated using defined
conclusions criteria
• self-criticism of approach has taken place
• realistic improvements have been proposed against
defined characteristics for success
• take responsibility for • autonomy/independence has been demonstrated
managing and • substantial activities, projects or investigations have been
organising activities planned, managed and organised
• activities have been managed
• the unforeseen has been accommodated
• the importance of interdependence has been recognised
and achieved
• demonstrate • ideas have been generated and decisions taken
convergent/lateral/ • self-evaluation has taken place
creative thinking • convergent and lateral thinking have been applied

• problems have been solved

• innovation and creative thought have been applied
• receptiveness to new ideas is evident
• effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar contexts
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT STATEGY

Throughout the module you should do the following.

• Study relevant course notes.

• Study the recommended textbooks.

• Use the standards publications available in the library.

• Make use of suitable web sites.

• Make use of journals on fluid power.

• Make use of manufacturers catalogues. (RS, NORGREN, REXROTH and so on).

• Make use of the standard information pack from the British Fluid Power Association.

In the design parts, you should use the computer software “PneuSim Pro”. The context help contains
diagrams, pictures and symbols.

Your assignment should be structured with headings and subheadings. The work must be your own. Copies
of pages from the internet or from any other source should only be added as reference material. This should
be clearly identified and cross-referenced in your text (e.g. diagram numbers and appendix numbers).

You may use computer packages such as “word” to produce your work and scan in pictures. You may do the
work in hand writing and paste in pictures and diagrams. What ever method you use, make sure that the work
is identifiable as your own unique style and your research.
 ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Attached is the circuit diagram of a hydraulic machine that was designed and built some time ago and it no
longer conforms to modern standards.

Study the circuit carefully and then write a report containing the following.

1. STANDARDS

• Compile a list of the current fluid power standards (ISO and others) used in the design,
construction, commissioning and operation of the machine. For each state the purpose. This
could be a very large list: it is up to you how many you can find.

• Study the standards to do with circuit drawings and answer the following questions.

How should the symbols be laid out?

How should the symbols should be identified and numbered?
How should the drawings be numbered?
What are the standard drawing sizes in the ISO standard?
What other details should be included on a drawing?

• Study the standards to do with circuit symbols and answer the following questions.

What kind of line should be used to show pilot lines?

What kind of line should be used to show pressure lines?
How do you indicate a junction of two lines?

2. CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

• Identify the function of the machine and explain its purpose in your own words.

• Where appropriate, describe the sequence of operations in detail.

• Identify the function of each actuator and describe how it is controlled.

• Identify where the circuit diagram does not conform to current standards.

• Redraw the circuit to current standards using PneuSim Pro software.

There is only one installation. If necessary, break the circuit diagram up into separate circuits using the
methods described in the standards (e.g. A separate diagram for the power pack). The pipes must be cross-
linked between the circuits.

Your completed drawing must be in A3 size and must include the following.

• All components must be numbered with text boxes following the ISO standard.
• Border
• Title Block correctly filled in.
• List of components (bill of material)

IMPORTANT: Consult with your tutor to ensure that you understand the work to be done before you
commit yourself to any substantial amount of work.