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DESIGN AND PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT OF DIDACTIC HYDRAULIC PANEL TO BE USED IN RWANDA TVET SCHOOLS
Jean Pierre Twajamahoro*, Emmanuel Mudaheranwa and Dr. Kayibanda Vénant
ABSTRACT
Didactic hydraulic panel is a fully equipped hydraulic training system with all necessary components and aids to conduct a comprehensive training course in the fundamentals of hydraulic controls. The didactic structure of the course is based on the long-established concept of training in hydraulic drive engineering. The central element of the unit is the large assembly panel. Here, two different circuits can be easily constructed using items from the kit of modern standard industrial components and connecting hoses. The moving frame within the didactic hydraulic panel system has a double sided assembly panel with tables sufficiently large for performing practical work at ease on either sides. It is assembled on four wheels, two of which have a brake, which enables moving and holding it in the classroom simply and comfortably. It includes a glass for volumetric measurements on each side of the panel. The lower section has a support shelf for holding the hydraulic power pack and storage drawers for components. A special quick-clamping system ensures all components are securely attached. The component connections face outward to allow easy interconnection by means of quick-couplers. An oil drip tray is positioned beneath the full width of the assembly panel. The sturdy mobile base unit houses the hydraulic unit and the electrical switch box. There is generous space for all the system components to be accommodated in drawers and cabinets. The well-structured instructional material sets out the fundamentals and provides a step-by-step guide through the experiments.[HYDROTRAINER-200 Hydraulics - Electro-hydraulics by Igor J Karassik, 2010, 5th Edition] It will make them the spirit of creativity and innovation. And in this study we will have five chapters: chapter one is the introduction, the second chapter concerns literature review, the third chapter deals with design and data analysis, fourth research methodology, and the fifth is conclusion and recommendation, then reference.
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