Drawing Hydraulic Circuit Using AutoCad

Australian College of Kuwait

School of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Assignment 1: Set Up Basic Hydraulic Circuit

(Date 16/03/2015)

Student’s name & ID

Lecturer’s name

Date/Time/Location

Unit code & title W5262 - Set Up Basic Hydraulic Circuit

National number MEM30010A

School/Division School of Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Learning Outcomes tested

1,2,3

Result: Demonstrated / Not Yet Demonstrated

Feedback: Action Plan to Develop Skills:

Lecturer’s Signature: Date:

Student’s Signature: Date:

Design a full hydraulic system that can be used to control the following lifting

mechanism? [30 marks]

Lifting device for heavy loads is equipped with two hydraulic cylinders. In order

for this mechanism to operate correctly, the two cylinders connected to the table

must both advance and return at the same speed. By clicking on a certain pedal

the table will move up, and by clicking on another pedal the table will move

down.

1) Prepare list of all parts required in this hydraulic system, and justify your

selection for each component.

2) Draw the full hydraulic circuit by using AutoCAD showing all parts and

connections.

3) Add any kind of practical improvement(s) on the hydraulic circuit of this

mechanism, and justify it clearly to your instructor. Also, you must show

the improvement(s) on the AutoCAD drawing.