Course Title: Evaluate fluid power systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: MIET7546C
Course Title: Evaluate fluid power systems
Important Information:
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6130 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Bavin Loganathan
Email: bavin.loganathan@rmit.edu.au
Leon Mattatia
Ph: +61 3 9925 4668
Email: leon.Mattatia@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics
MEM23006A Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the evaluation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, including automated fluid power applications characterised by two or three actuators requiring digital control of valves and preset flow and pressure control.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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MEM23115A Evaluate fluid power systems |
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1. Determine scope of fluid power system evaluation |
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2. Identify principles and techniques required for evaluation of fluid power systems and components |
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3. Evaluate fluid power systems and components |
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4. Report results |
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Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Classroom Group Brainstorming activities
- Project Work
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
EA1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEM23115A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
| Week | Topic Delivered |
Elements/Performance Criteria |
| 1 | Introduction to fluid power. Hydraulic and pneumatic systems and applications. Pascals law. | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 2 | Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits overview, Computer simulation overview, pneumatic components | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 3 | Hydraulic actuation systems and components | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 4 | Pneumatic actuation systems and components | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 5 | Assessment 1 - Unit test |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 6 | Design criteria for fluid power systems | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 7 | Fluid selection criteria for hydraulic systems | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 8 | Introduction to Fluidsim-P | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 9 | Problem solving using Fluidsim-P | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 10 | Problem solving using Fluidsim-P | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 11 | Electropneumatic and electrohydraulic systems and control | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2 |
| 12 | Electropneumatic and electrohydraulic systems and control | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
| 13 | Sustainability implications, energy efficiency, codes of practice, standards | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 14 | Evaluation of fluid power systems, determining suitability of fluid power systems. Assessment 2 due - FluidSIM Assignment | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 15 | Evaluation of fluid power systems, regulatory and risk management requirements, reporting and documentation | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 16 | Subject revision and review | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 17 | Assessment 3 - Final Test | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 18 | Student Feedback | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 24 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Unit Test
Assessment 2: Assignment
Assessment 3: Final Test
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
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Elements/ Performance Criteria |
Unit Test |
Assignment |
Final Test |
1.1 |
X |
X |
X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
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1.3 |
X |
X |
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1.4 |
X |
X |
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1.5 |
X |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
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2.3 |
X |
X |
X |
2.4 |
x |
X |
X |
3.1 |
X |
X |
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3.2 |
X |
X |
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3.3 |
X |
X |
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3.4 |
X |
X |
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4.1 |
X |
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4.2 |
X |
X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Unit test, Week 5
Assessment 2: Assignment, Week 14
Assessment 3: Final test, Week 17
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs MEM23115A Elements & Performance Criteria
| MEM23115A Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Unit Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Assignment | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Final Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
| Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
| Assessments | EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 |
| Unit Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||
| Assignment | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Final Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| All assessments MEM23115A | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
| 3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
Other Information
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 30 hours outside the class time.
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
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maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
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Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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