1 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatic systems used in a process plant

2 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of hydraulics and pneumatic systems used in a process plant P&P2CR Fluid properties and pressure P&P2CR Hydraulic presses ModulesTopics TC204Mass and density of fluids TC204Compressibility of fluids TC204Viscosity of fluids TC204Hydraulic presses Notional Hours Total Notional Hours

3 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 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 manipulate and calculate the weight, density, specific gravity and specific weight of different fluids Understand the terms mass, weight, density, specific gravity, specific weight, relative density of fluids, gauge and absolute pressure Understand the symbols and units of measurement associated with the mass and density of fluids Be able to calculate the hydrostatic pressure in a fluid column

4 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TC204Mass and density of fluids Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Field visits Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games Case studies Use checklists Calculate Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a test Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria 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 Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW 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 1.Learners draw up a table showing the interrelationships between the various terms used, symbols used for each as well as the measurement units used 2.An experiment with two beakers containing some water and connected with a tube can be used to demonstrate the principle of hydrostatic head 3.Learners calculate hydrostatic pressures for a range of problems Notional Hours 3

5 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 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 Understand the terms viscosity, kinematic viscosity and coefficient of viscosity Be able to calculate the force and power required to move objects with limited clearance in a viscous fluid Understand the symbols and units of measurement associated with the viscosity of fluids Understand the impact of velocity and radial clearance in a hydraulic system on the viscosity of fluids

6 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TC204Viscosity of fluids Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Field visits Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games Case studies Use checklists Calculate Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a test Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: Understand the principle of viscosity Are able to do basic viscosity calculations Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW A group or individual exercise of viewing video material on viscosity Study basic material related to calculating parameters in a viscous system 1. Learners draw up a table showing the interrelationships between the various terms used, symbols used for each as well as the measurement units used 2.Learners calculate the force and power required to displace viscous fluids in a range of problems 3.Learners complete a questionnaire to confirm understanding of viscosity Notional Hours 3

7 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 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 Understand the terms pressure, volume change, linear displacement, compressibility, coefficient of compressibility, bulk modulus and volumetric strain Be able to calculate the pressure, volumetric strain, volume change and linear piston displacement in a system containing a compressible fluid Understand the terms and symbols associated with the effective compressibility of a hydraulic system Be able to calculate the bulk modulus taking liquid compressibility, trapped air and the expansion of the cylinder wall into consideration Understand the symbols and units of measurement associated with the compressibility of fluids

8 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TC204Compressibility of fluids Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Field visits Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games Case studies List / Tabulate Calculate Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a test Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria 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 Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW Notional Hours Learners draw up a table showing the interrelationships between the various terms used, symbols used for each as well as the measurement units used 2. Learners calculate pressures, strains and volume changes due to a linear piston displacement for a range of problems 3. Learners expand these results to take the bulk modulus into consideration 4.Learners complete a questionnaire to demonstrate understanding of fluid compressibility Attend a lecture where the principle of fluid compressibility and calculation methods are explained

9 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 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 Understand the terminology, symbols and the basic operating principles of a hydraulic presses 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 Be able to calculate the strokes and force required to displace a load in a simple hydraulic press setup

10 Commissioned by PAMSA and German Technical Co-Operation National Certificate in Paper & Pulp Manufacturing NQF Level 2 Topic Specification: TC204Hydraulic presses Collect Information Use Multi media Self Study Field visits Media search Interview experts Attend lectures Analyse, plan and make decisions Group Discussions Educational games Case studies List / Tabulate Calculate Execute, test and evaluate Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Draft a report Complete a test Learning ActivitiesTopic assessment criteria 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 Assignment Description WHATWHAT HOW 1.Learners draw up a table showing the interrelationships between the various terms used, symbols used for each as well as the measurement units used 2.Learners calculate fluid densities, plunger force, linear and volumetric displacements and pressure for a range of hydraulic problems 3.Learners calculate the strokes and force required to displace a load in a simple hydraulic press set-up 4.Learners complete a test to confirm understanding of the subject matter Notional Hours 12 A group or individual exercise of viewing video material on hydraulic systems Study basic calculation methods used in calculating hydraulic press parameters