Dr.V.Narasimharaj
Mechatronics Engineering
23MT503 Hydraulics and Pneumatic
Systems
Odd semester 2025 - 2026
Class : III Year /V Semester
INDIVIDUAL TIME TABLE
2/11
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
Course Objectives
• To understand the concepts of hydraulic and pneumatics.
• To develop a measurable degree of competence in the design, construction
and operation of hydraulic circuits.
• To apply the pneumatic principles to design various sequential circuits.
• To develop hydraulic and pneumatic circuits for various industrial
applications.
• To develop the sequential and cascading method of pneumatic circuits.
3/11
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
Course Outcomes
• Understand the basic concept of hydraulics and pneumatics and working of pumps.
• Summarize the working principle of hydraulic actuators and control components.
• Understand different types of hydraulic circuits and systems.
• Explain the basic pneumatic components and working of different pneumatic circuits.
•Design the pneumatic circuit according to the given sequence using cascade and step
counter method.
4/11
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
FLUID POWER PRINCIPLES AND COMPONENTS
Introduction to Hydraulics and pneumatics - Advantages and Applications - Types of
fluids - Pascal’s Law and its application- Principles of flow, Pumping Theory – Pump
Classification, Construction, Working, Advantages, Disadvantages, Selection criterion of
Linear, Rotary - Fixed and Variable displacement pumps – Properties of air – Perfect
Gas Laws - Symbols of hydraulic and pneumatic elements
5/11
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
HYDRAULICS ELEMENTS AND CIRCUITS
Hydraulic system design and typical Industrial applications - Sizing and selection of
power pack elements – actuators – intensifiers – valves(pressure, flow and directional
control valves) – hydraulic pumps and motors - accumulators - deceleration circuit,
regenerative circuits, speed control circuits, sequencing circuits, synchronizing circuits, fail
safe circuits - Introduction to digital hydraulics.
6/11
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
PNEUMATIC AND ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS
Compressors - Filter, Regulator, Lubricator, Muffler, Air control valves, Actuators.
Pneumatic Circuits: Speed control, Quick exhaust, Air-Oil-reservoir circuit - Design of
pneumatic circuit by cascade method and step counter method – Introduction to Electro
hydraulics and pneumatics & PLC - Applications of fluid power in excavators & pick and
place robot.
7/11
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
8/11
Course Articulation Matrix
CO PO1
PO2
PO3
PO4
PO5
PO6
PO7
PO8
PO9
PO10
PO11
PO12
PSO1
PSO2
C503.1 3 3 3 3 3
C503.2 3 3 3 3 3
C503.3 3 3 3 3 3
C503.4 3 3 3 3 3
C503.5 3 3 3 3 3
C503 3 3 3 3 3
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
9/11
Assessment Methods & Levels (Based on Blooms Taxanomy)
Formative Assessment based on Capstone Model
Course
Outcome
Blooms level Assessment Component Marks
C503.1 Understand Assignment 20
C503.2 Understand Test 20
C503.3 Understand Simulation using FLUID SIM 20
C503.4
C503.5
Apply Case Study 20
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
10/11
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
11/11
GCR Link Myklassroom link
https://classroom.google.com/c/
Nzg2NzkzMDcxMTMz
Curriculum gaps Identified
Topics pertaining to Maintanence
of Hydraulics and Pneumatics
system is not included in this
syllabus
This topic will be taught in
hydraulics and pneumatics
laboratory for the students to gain
real time experience.
An Industrial guest lecture will also
be planned to bridge the gaps.
DR.V.NARASIMHARAJ - FACULTY OF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING - PRESENTATION - 04.01.2025
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
12/11
Innovative methods planned for teaching
Module 1
Topics Teaching method
Introduction to Hydraulics and pneumatics,
Advantages and Applications, Types of
fluids, Pascal’s Law and its application
Lecture with demo videos
Principles of flow, Pumping Theory & Pump
Classification
Classroom lecture
Construction, Working, Advantages,
Disadvantages of Linear, Rotary, Fixed and
Variable displacement pumps
Lecture with demonstration using sketches and
Videos
Properties of air – Perfect Gas Laws -
Symbols of hydraulic and pneumatic
elements.
Blended learning(Classroom learning and
Online learning)
DR.V.NARASIMHARAJ - FACULTY OF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING - PRESENTATION - 04.01.2025
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
13/11
Innovative methods planned for teaching
Module 2
Topics Teaching method
Hydraulic system design and typical Industrial
applications
Lecture with demonstration videos
Sizing and selection of power pack elements,
actuators and intensifiers
Demonstration using sketches and videos
Valves (pressure, flow and directional control
valves)
Demonstration using components in Hydraulics lab
Hydraulic pumps and motors Demonstration using components in Hydraulics lab
Accumulators Lecture and demo videos
Deceleration circuit, Regenerative circuits, Speed
control circuits, Sequencing circuits, Synchronizing
circuits, Fail safe circuits
Simulation using FLUID SIM
DR.V.NARASIMHARAJ - FACULTY OF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING - PRESENTATION - 04.01.2025
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
14/11
Innovative methods planned for teaching
Module 3
Topics Teaching method
Compressors , Filter, Regulator, Lubricator,
Muffler, Air control valves and Actuators
Demonstration using components in Pneumatics lab
Pneumatic Circuits: Speed control, Quick exhaust,
Air-Oil-reservoir circuit
Lecture with demo videos
Design of pneumatic circuit using cascade method Simulation using FLUID SIM
Design of pneumatic circuit using step counter
method
Lecture using pneumatic circuit diagram
Introduction to Electro hydraulics and pneumatics
& PLC
Jigsaw
Applications of fluid power in excavators & pick
and place robot
Lecture videos
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
15/11
Content beyond syllabus
• Maintanence and trouble shooting of hydraulic systems
• Case study : Building an Industrial hydraulic system to improve the energy
efficiency
• Implementation of low cost automation using pneumatic system in Industries
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
16/11
Assessment tools planned
https://kahoot.com/
https://get.plickers.com/
https://quizlet.com/
Online Courses pertaining to the subject
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_me51/preview
https://www.udemy.com/topic/hydraulics/
https://staging.capabilitydevelopment.org/Coursedesc/ioc/INDUSTRIAL-HYDRAULI
CS
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
17/11
DR.V.NARASIMHARAJ - FACULTY OF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING - PRESENTATION - 04.01.2025
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
18/11
Laboratory Experiments Teaching method
1.Study of pneumatic and hydraulic
components
Demonstration using physical components in
lab
2.Simulation and actuation of hydraulic
linear & rotary actuator
Simulation using FLUID SIM – H & Actuation
using Hydraulic trainer kit
3.Simulation and actuation of speed control
in hydraulic actuator
Simulation using FLUID SIM – H & Actuation
using Hydraulic trainer kit
4.Simulation and actuation of an accumulator
circuit
Simulation using FLUID SIM – H & Actuation
using Hydraulic trainer kit
5.Simulation and actuation of an counter
balancing and regenerative circuits
Simulation using FLUID SIM – H & Actuation
using Hydraulic trainer kit
6.Simulation and actuation of single and
double acting pneumatic cylinder, parallel
and series circuit
Simulation using FLUID SIM – H & Actuation
using Hydraulic trainer kit
DR.V.NARASIMHARAJ - FACULTY OF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING - PRESENTATION - 04.01.2025
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
19/11
Laboratory Experiments Teaching method
7.Simulation and actuation of pneumatic logical
circuits using Shuttle valve & two pressure valve
Simulation using FLUID SIM – P & Actuation
using Pneumatic Components
8.Simulation and actuation of metering in and
metering out pneumatic circuit
Simulation using FLUID SIM – P & Actuation
using Pneumatic Components
9.Simulation and actuation of sequential
pneumatic circuit (2 & 3 cylinder circuit)
Simulation using FLUID SIM – P & Actuation
using Pneumatic Components
10.Simulation and actuation of cascading
pneumatic circuit (2 & 3 cylinder circuit)
Simulation using FLUID SIM – P & Actuation
using Pneumatic Components
11.Develop pneumatic circuit to operate single
acting cylinder directly(V - Lab experiment)
https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/direct-single-
acting-cylinder/
12.Develop pneumatic circuit to operate double
acting cylinder indirectly(V - Lab experiment)
https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/indirect-
double-acting-cylinder/
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
20/11
S.No List of Virtual lab experiments Web link
1.
Select pneumatic cylinder for given load and speed requi
rement
https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/pneumati
c-cylinder-load-speed/
2.
Develop pneumatic circuit to operate direct single acting
cylinder
https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/direct-sin
gle-acting-cylinder/
3.
Develop pneumatic circuit to operate direct double acting
cylinder
https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/direct-do
uble-acting-cylinder/
4.
Develop pneumatic circuit to operate indirect single actin
g cylinder
https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/indirect-si
ngle-acting-cylinder/
5.
Develop pneumatic circuit to operate indirect double acti
ng cylinder
https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/indirect-d
ouble-acting-cylinder/
23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
21/11
22/11

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    Dr.V.Narasimharaj Mechatronics Engineering 23MT503 Hydraulicsand Pneumatic Systems Odd semester 2025 - 2026 Class : III Year /V Semester
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS Course Objectives • To understand the concepts of hydraulic and pneumatics. • To develop a measurable degree of competence in the design, construction and operation of hydraulic circuits. • To apply the pneumatic principles to design various sequential circuits. • To develop hydraulic and pneumatic circuits for various industrial applications. • To develop the sequential and cascading method of pneumatic circuits. 3/11
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS Course Outcomes • Understand the basic concept of hydraulics and pneumatics and working of pumps. • Summarize the working principle of hydraulic actuators and control components. • Understand different types of hydraulic circuits and systems. • Explain the basic pneumatic components and working of different pneumatic circuits. •Design the pneumatic circuit according to the given sequence using cascade and step counter method. 4/11
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS FLUID POWER PRINCIPLES AND COMPONENTS Introduction to Hydraulics and pneumatics - Advantages and Applications - Types of fluids - Pascal’s Law and its application- Principles of flow, Pumping Theory – Pump Classification, Construction, Working, Advantages, Disadvantages, Selection criterion of Linear, Rotary - Fixed and Variable displacement pumps – Properties of air – Perfect Gas Laws - Symbols of hydraulic and pneumatic elements 5/11
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS HYDRAULICS ELEMENTS AND CIRCUITS Hydraulic system design and typical Industrial applications - Sizing and selection of power pack elements – actuators – intensifiers – valves(pressure, flow and directional control valves) – hydraulic pumps and motors - accumulators - deceleration circuit, regenerative circuits, speed control circuits, sequencing circuits, synchronizing circuits, fail safe circuits - Introduction to digital hydraulics. 6/11
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS PNEUMATIC AND ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS Compressors - Filter, Regulator, Lubricator, Muffler, Air control valves, Actuators. Pneumatic Circuits: Speed control, Quick exhaust, Air-Oil-reservoir circuit - Design of pneumatic circuit by cascade method and step counter method – Introduction to Electro hydraulics and pneumatics & PLC - Applications of fluid power in excavators & pick and place robot. 7/11
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 8/11 Course Articulation Matrix CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 C503.1 3 3 3 3 3 C503.2 3 3 3 3 3 C503.3 3 3 3 3 3 C503.4 3 3 3 3 3 C503.5 3 3 3 3 3 C503 3 3 3 3 3
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 9/11 Assessment Methods & Levels (Based on Blooms Taxanomy) Formative Assessment based on Capstone Model Course Outcome Blooms level Assessment Component Marks C503.1 Understand Assignment 20 C503.2 Understand Test 20 C503.3 Understand Simulation using FLUID SIM 20 C503.4 C503.5 Apply Case Study 20
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 10/11
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 11/11 GCR Link Myklassroom link https://classroom.google.com/c/ Nzg2NzkzMDcxMTMz Curriculum gaps Identified Topics pertaining to Maintanence of Hydraulics and Pneumatics system is not included in this syllabus This topic will be taught in hydraulics and pneumatics laboratory for the students to gain real time experience. An Industrial guest lecture will also be planned to bridge the gaps.
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    DR.V.NARASIMHARAJ - FACULTYOF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING - PRESENTATION - 04.01.2025 23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 12/11 Innovative methods planned for teaching Module 1 Topics Teaching method Introduction to Hydraulics and pneumatics, Advantages and Applications, Types of fluids, Pascal’s Law and its application Lecture with demo videos Principles of flow, Pumping Theory & Pump Classification Classroom lecture Construction, Working, Advantages, Disadvantages of Linear, Rotary, Fixed and Variable displacement pumps Lecture with demonstration using sketches and Videos Properties of air – Perfect Gas Laws - Symbols of hydraulic and pneumatic elements. Blended learning(Classroom learning and Online learning)
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    DR.V.NARASIMHARAJ - FACULTYOF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING - PRESENTATION - 04.01.2025 23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 13/11 Innovative methods planned for teaching Module 2 Topics Teaching method Hydraulic system design and typical Industrial applications Lecture with demonstration videos Sizing and selection of power pack elements, actuators and intensifiers Demonstration using sketches and videos Valves (pressure, flow and directional control valves) Demonstration using components in Hydraulics lab Hydraulic pumps and motors Demonstration using components in Hydraulics lab Accumulators Lecture and demo videos Deceleration circuit, Regenerative circuits, Speed control circuits, Sequencing circuits, Synchronizing circuits, Fail safe circuits Simulation using FLUID SIM
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    DR.V.NARASIMHARAJ - FACULTYOF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING - PRESENTATION - 04.01.2025 23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 14/11 Innovative methods planned for teaching Module 3 Topics Teaching method Compressors , Filter, Regulator, Lubricator, Muffler, Air control valves and Actuators Demonstration using components in Pneumatics lab Pneumatic Circuits: Speed control, Quick exhaust, Air-Oil-reservoir circuit Lecture with demo videos Design of pneumatic circuit using cascade method Simulation using FLUID SIM Design of pneumatic circuit using step counter method Lecture using pneumatic circuit diagram Introduction to Electro hydraulics and pneumatics & PLC Jigsaw Applications of fluid power in excavators & pick and place robot Lecture videos
  • 15.
    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 15/11 Content beyond syllabus • Maintanence and trouble shooting of hydraulic systems • Case study : Building an Industrial hydraulic system to improve the energy efficiency • Implementation of low cost automation using pneumatic system in Industries
  • 16.
    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 16/11 Assessment tools planned https://kahoot.com/ https://get.plickers.com/ https://quizlet.com/ Online Courses pertaining to the subject https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_me51/preview https://www.udemy.com/topic/hydraulics/ https://staging.capabilitydevelopment.org/Coursedesc/ioc/INDUSTRIAL-HYDRAULI CS
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 17/11
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    DR.V.NARASIMHARAJ - FACULTYOF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING - PRESENTATION - 04.01.2025 23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 18/11 Laboratory Experiments Teaching method 1.Study of pneumatic and hydraulic components Demonstration using physical components in lab 2.Simulation and actuation of hydraulic linear & rotary actuator Simulation using FLUID SIM – H & Actuation using Hydraulic trainer kit 3.Simulation and actuation of speed control in hydraulic actuator Simulation using FLUID SIM – H & Actuation using Hydraulic trainer kit 4.Simulation and actuation of an accumulator circuit Simulation using FLUID SIM – H & Actuation using Hydraulic trainer kit 5.Simulation and actuation of an counter balancing and regenerative circuits Simulation using FLUID SIM – H & Actuation using Hydraulic trainer kit 6.Simulation and actuation of single and double acting pneumatic cylinder, parallel and series circuit Simulation using FLUID SIM – H & Actuation using Hydraulic trainer kit
  • 19.
    DR.V.NARASIMHARAJ - FACULTYOF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING - PRESENTATION - 04.01.2025 23MT503 & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 19/11 Laboratory Experiments Teaching method 7.Simulation and actuation of pneumatic logical circuits using Shuttle valve & two pressure valve Simulation using FLUID SIM – P & Actuation using Pneumatic Components 8.Simulation and actuation of metering in and metering out pneumatic circuit Simulation using FLUID SIM – P & Actuation using Pneumatic Components 9.Simulation and actuation of sequential pneumatic circuit (2 & 3 cylinder circuit) Simulation using FLUID SIM – P & Actuation using Pneumatic Components 10.Simulation and actuation of cascading pneumatic circuit (2 & 3 cylinder circuit) Simulation using FLUID SIM – P & Actuation using Pneumatic Components 11.Develop pneumatic circuit to operate single acting cylinder directly(V - Lab experiment) https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/direct-single- acting-cylinder/ 12.Develop pneumatic circuit to operate double acting cylinder indirectly(V - Lab experiment) https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/indirect- double-acting-cylinder/
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 20/11 S.No List of Virtual lab experiments Web link 1. Select pneumatic cylinder for given load and speed requi rement https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/pneumati c-cylinder-load-speed/ 2. Develop pneumatic circuit to operate direct single acting cylinder https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/direct-sin gle-acting-cylinder/ 3. Develop pneumatic circuit to operate direct double acting cylinder https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/direct-do uble-acting-cylinder/ 4. Develop pneumatic circuit to operate indirect single actin g cylinder https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/indirect-si ngle-acting-cylinder/ 5. Develop pneumatic circuit to operate indirect double acti ng cylinder https://pc-coep.vlabs.ac.in/exp/indirect-d ouble-acting-cylinder/
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    23MT503 & HYDRAULICSAND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS 21/11
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