Modern Academy Course Syllabus

for Engineering and Technology in Maadi

Course Title: Hydraulic Power Systems

Course Code: MNF522
1- Basic Information:
Department: Manufacturing Engineering and Production Technology BSc Program
Semester / Year: Spring 1019/2020
Prerequisite: MNF422
Course Schedule and Lectures: According to time table
Location: Tutorial: According to time table
Lab: According to time table
Instructors: Professor M. Galal Rabie and Teacher assistant: Israa Alaa
Office: Main Building, Room 176
Office Hours: According to time table
Contact Information: galalrabie@idsc.net.eg
2- Course Description & Objectives:
By the end of this course, the students should demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the construction and operation
of hydraulic power systems and their basic elements. They should be able to operate, maintain, design, calculate and analyse
the performance of hydraulic power systems and their basic components.
3- Course Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):
a - Knowledge and understanding:
On successful completion of the course, the student should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
a1- Classification and specifications of power systems (A3, A8)
a2- Theoretical background needed to calculate and analyse the characteristics of the hydraulic systems and their components
(A1, A2).
a3- Basic properties of hydraulic fluids and their effect on the system performance (A3)
a4- Construction, operation and characteristics of the basic components of hydraulic power systems; pumps, valves, actuators,
transmission lines and accessories (A3, A3)).
a5- Standard symbols of hydraulic power systems (A3)
a6- Procedures of design of the hydraulic systems using industrial elements(A4,A5)
a7- Computer software related to hydraulic power systems design, calculation and animation (A1, A4).
b - Intellectual skills:
On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to.
b1- Investigate the effect of hydraulic fluid properties on the function of hydraulic power systems (B1, B13)
b2- Deduce mathematical relations describing the steady state performance of hydraulic power systems and their elements
and select the proper methods for their solution (B1, B2, B13)
b3- Analyze the static characteristics of hydraulic power systems and their components (B5, B9, B14)
b4- Classify and compare the different ways of hydraulic elements connection (B2,B5,B15).
c - Professional and practical skills:
On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
c1- Design, assemble, operate, test and maintain simple hydraulic system (C1,C3)
c2- Calculate the steady state characteristics of hydraulic systems and their subsystems and basic components and (C1, C5).
c3- Use computer software; Automation Studio, MAREX and other available programs to design, calculate, simulate or animate
hydraulic power systems and their components (C5).
c4- Solve limited operational problems related to the hydraulic power systems and their basic elements (C1, C5,C6).
c5- Use experimental facilities to visualize and investigate the cavitation phenomenon and evaluate the characteristics of
typical roto-dynamic and displacement pumps (C12, C16, C17).
c6- Use experimental facilities to assemble and operate diverse hydraulic circuits (C17).
d - General and transferable skills:
On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
d1- Work in a team and involve in group discussion and seminars (D1, D3).
d2- Communicate effectively and present data and results orally and in written form (D3).

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d3- Use ICT facilities in presentations (D4).
d4- Search for information's in references and in internet (D7).
d5- Practice self-learning (D7, D9).
4- Course Content:
a) Lectures: The topics covered during the first 5 weeks are subject to midterm exam. All the topics are subject to assessment
by final written examination.
Week Lecture Topic hrs Assessment Points
1 Power systems, classification, operation, and comparison. 1 Report(1)
Introduction to hydraulic power systems and standard symbols 1
2&3 Hydraulic fluids; properties and their effect on the system performance. 3
Hydraulic transmission lines and connectors 1
4 Hydraulic pumps:
Classification and basic mathematical relations 2
5&7 Gear pumps, vane pumps and piston pumps
Fixed and variable displacement pumps and pump control 4 1
6 Mid Term Exam Written Exam 10
8 2 Report (1)

Control valves
8&9 Classification and basic design 1
Pressure control valves (direct/pilot operated); relief valves, pressure reducers,
sequence valves and accumulator charging valves 3
10 Directional control valves 2
11 Flow control valves 2
12 & 13 Check valves 1
Hydraulic actuators; cylinders, motors and rotary actuators 2
Accessories; accumulators, filters, reservoirs, pressure switches, etc. 1 1
14 Mini project limit date; design and analysis of the hydraulic system for an Report(2)
industrial application. Analysis of the possible operational problems... 2 2
Total hours 28 14
(1) The report subject is delivered by the lecturer. The quality of report is evaluated by 1 additional bonus points
(2) The quality of mini project report is evaluated by 2 additional bonus points

b) Tutorial (Exercises): The topics covered during the first 5 weeks are subject to midterm exam. All the topics are subject to
assessment by final written examination.
Week Exercise Topic hours Assessment Points
1 Introduction to hydraulic power systems and standard symbols Report(3) on
2 Exercise Ch. 1
2&3 Hydraulic fluids; properties and their effect on the system performance. 4 Report(3) on
4 Hydraulic transmission lines and connectors 2 Exercise Ch. 2 3
5 Hydraulic pumps: 4 Report(3) on
6 Fixed and variable displacement pumps and pump control 2 Exercise Ch. 4
8&9 Pressure control valves (direct/pilot operated); relief valves, pressure reducers, Report(3) on
sequence valves and accumulator charging valves 4 Exercise Ch. 5
10 Directional control valves 2
11 Flow control valves 2
Check valves 3
13 Hydraulic actuators; cylinders, motors and rotary actuators 2 Collective
14 Accessories; accumulators, filters, reservoirs, pressure switches,…etc 2 consultations
15 Mini project; design and analysis of the hydraulic system for an industrial application.
Analysis of the possible operational problems... 2
Total hours 28 6
(3) The quality of report is evaluated by 1 additional bonus points

c) Laboratory (Experimental part): All the topics are subject to assessment by final practical examination.
Week Experimental Topic hours Assessment Points
1 & 2 Centrifugal pump characteristics 2 Report(4)
3 & 4 Cavitation Visualization and Gear pump characteristics 2 Report(4)

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5&7 Hydraulic circuit No. 1 and relief valve setting 2 Report(4)
8 Hydraulic circuit No. 2 1 Report(4)
9 Hydraulic circuit No. 3 1 Report(4)
10 Hydraulic circuit No. 4 1 Report(4)
11 Hydraulic circuit No. 5 & 6 1 Report(4)
12 Hydraulic circuit No. 6 & Revision 1 Report(4)
13 & 14 Practical Exam 20
Total hours 14 20
(4) Experiments reports are prepared according to the template delivered by the instructor and reviewed weekly. They are evaluated by
points during the final practical exam as follows:
➢ Completeness of reports (5 points)
➢ Demonstrating, orally, understanding of reports content (5 points)
➢ Carrying out one randomly chosen experiment (5 points)
➢ Demonstrating understanding of the carried out experiment and results discussion (5 points)
5- Grade Distribution:
Semester Work Assignments & Project 10 Degrees
Mid-Term Exam 10 Degrees
Practical Exam 20 Degrees
Written Exam 60 Degrees
Total 100 Degrees
6- References:
Required Books: Rabie, M. G. (2009) Fluid Power Engineering. NY: McGraw-Hill Professional.
Laboratory text: Soft copies of experimental part, prepared by the course instructor, freely distributed.
Recommended Books: None
Periodicals, Web sites, etc.:
1) http://www.moog.com/,(Last accessed November 5, 2018)
2) http://www.boschrexroth.com/en/xc/, (Last accessed November 5, 2018)
3) https://www.mgacontrols.com/products/pneumatics/, (Last accessed November 5, 2018)
4) http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/index.htm, (Last accessed November 5, 2018)
5) http://www.nfpa.com/, (Last accessed November 5, 2018)
7- Computer Resources and/or Other Materials:
Automation Studio, MAREX and Dos box. Packages.
8- Instructor Expectations of Students & Class Contract (in addition to the permanent regulations of the Modern
Academy):
➢ Cheating and Plagiarism are unacceptable under any circumstance, Students should ask what constitutes plagiarism. It
is the student’s responsibility to familiarize him/herself with the plagiarism policy.
➢ There will be no makeup exams under any reason.
➢ Students are expected to submit hard copy of their year work and, occasionally, a soft copy may be requested.
➢ Students have maximum allowance for absence up to 18 hours (equivalent to 9 lecturing periods); including excused
and unexcused leaves, exceeding that number of absence times will cause student forced withdrawal.
9- Prepared by:
Name: Rabie M. G.
Position : Professor
Date : September 2019

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