Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatic systems used in a process plant

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatic systems used in a process plant

2. P&P2CR Fluid properties and pressure P&P2CR Hydraulic presses Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of hydraulics and pneumatic systems used in a process plant Topics Modules Notional Hours 3 3 12 12 30 TC204 Mass and density of fluids TC204 Viscosity of fluids TC204 Compressibility of fluids TC204 Hydraulic presses Total Notional Hours

3. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatic systems used in a process plant. TC204 Mass and density of fluids Be able to calculate the hydrostatic pressure in a fluid column Be able to manipulate and calculate the weight, density, specific gravity and specific weight of different fluids Understand the symbols and units of measurement associated with the mass and density of fluids Understand the terms mass, weight, density, specific gravity, specific weight, relative density of fluids, gauge and absolute pressure

4. Notional Hours 3 Topic Specification: TC204 Mass and density of fluids Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand the interrelationships, symbols and the units used for the different variables used in this field • Understand the principle of hydrostatic head and pressure Attend a short lecture where the principle of hydrostatic pressure and calculation methods are explained Do a simple experiment to demonstrate principles of this theory Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts HOW Attend lectures Group Discussions • Learners draw up a table showing the interrelationships between the various terms used, symbols used for each as well as the measurement units used • An experiment with two beakers containing some water and connected with a tube can be used to demonstrate the principle of hydrostatic head • Learners calculate hydrostatic pressures for a range of problems Educational games Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Calculate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete a test

5. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatic systems used in a process plant. TC204 Viscosity of fluids Be able to calculate the force and power required to move objects with limited clearance in a viscous fluid Understand the impact of velocity and radial clearance in a hydraulic system on the viscosity of fluids Understand the symbols and units of measurement associated with the viscosity of fluids Understand the terms viscosity, kinematic viscosity and coefficient of viscosity

6. Notional Hours 3 Topic Specification: TC204 Viscosity of fluids Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand the principle of viscosity • Are able to do basic viscosity calculations A group or individual exercise of viewing video material on viscosity Study basic material related to calculating parameters in a viscous system Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts HOW Attend lectures Group Discussions • Learners draw up a table showing the interrelationships between the various terms used, symbols used for each as well as the measurement units used • Learners calculate the force and power required to displace viscous fluids in a range of problems • Learners complete a questionnaire to confirm understanding of viscosity Educational games Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Calculate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete a test

7. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatic systems used in a process plant. TC204 Compressibility of fluids Be able to calculate the bulk modulus taking liquid compressibility, trapped air and the expansion of the cylinder wall into consideration Understand the terms and symbols associated with the effective compressibility of a hydraulic system Be able to calculate the pressure, volumetric strain, volume change and linear piston displacement in a system containing a compressible fluid Understand the symbols and units of measurement associated with the compressibility of fluids Understand the terms pressure, volume change, linear displacement, compressibility, coefficient of compressibility, bulk modulus and volumetric strain

8. Notional Hours 12 Topic Specification: TC204 Compressibility of fluids Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand the terms pressure, volume change, linear displacement, compressibility, coefficient of compressibility, bulk modulus and volumetric strain in reference to hydraulic systems • Understand fluid compressibility and factors in a hydraulic system influencing total system compressibility • Are able to calculate variables in hydraulic systems • Are able to calculate strain parameters taking bulk modulus into consideration Attend a lecture where the principle of fluid compressibility and calculation methods are explained Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts HOW Attend lectures Group Discussions • Learners draw up a table showing the interrelationships between the various terms used, symbols used for each as well as the measurement units used • Learners calculate pressures, strains and volume changes due to a linear piston displacement for a range of problems • Learners expand these results to take the bulk modulus into consideration • Learners complete a questionnaire to demonstrate understanding of fluid compressibility Educational games Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions List / Tabulate Calculate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete a test

9. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatic systems used in a process plant. TC204 Hydraulic presses Be able to calculate the strokes and force required to displace a load in a simple hydraulic press setup Be able to calculate all basic parameters required in hydraulic press calculations: densities, force on plunger, linear and volumetric displacements, hydrostatic pressure and absolute pressure Understand the operating mechanism and advantage of using a lever in operating a hydraulic press Understand the terminology, symbols and the basic operating principles of a hydraulic presses

10. Notional Hours 12 Topic Specification: TC204 Hydraulic presses Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand basic hydraulic principles • Are able to do hydraulic system calculations • Are able to do basic calculations for a simple hydraulic press set-up A group or individual exercise of viewing video material on hydraulic systems Study basic calculation methods used in calculating hydraulic press parameters Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search Interview experts HOW Attend lectures Group Discussions • Learners draw up a table showing the interrelationships between the various terms used, symbols used for each as well as the measurement units used • Learners calculate fluid densities, plunger force, linear and volumetric displacements and pressure for a range of hydraulic problems • Learners calculate the strokes and force required to displace a load in a simple hydraulic press set-up • Learners complete a test to confirm understanding of the subject matter Educational games Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions List / Tabulate Calculate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete a test