Hydraulic Systems

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 1 of 20.02.2026.

Module identifier

11B2322

Module level

Bachelor

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only winter term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

In mobile hydraulic machines, hydraulic drives and controls are of particular importance as cross-sectional technology. The requirements of mobility (no stationary infrastructure) require application-specific solutions from the concept to the component.

Based on the general hydraulic principles, typical drive trains from the agricultural sector are presented in particular.

Teaching and learning outcomes

- Hydraulic principles

- Hydrostatic drive

- Pump circuits (energy supply systems): Constant current, constant pressure and load sensing

- Mobile hydraulic components

- Application examples (forestry, agricultural and construction machinery)

- Dynamics of hydraulic drives and controls

- Example: hydraulic position control

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
45LecturePresence-
15Laboratory activityPresence-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
30Exam preparation-
35Preparation/follow-up for course work-
15Study of literature-
10Other-
Graded examination
  • Written examination or
  • oral exam
Ungraded exam
  • Field work / Experimental work
Remark on the assessment methods

Examination format at the discretion of the instructor.

Exam duration and scope

Graded examination performance:

  • Written examination: see the applicable study regulations
  • Oral examination: see the applicable General Part of the Examination Regulations (ATPO)

Ungraded examination performance:

  • Experimental work: approx. 1 - 3 experiments

Literature

  • Fa. Bosch (Autor: Noack, S.)
  • Hydraulik in mobilen Arbeitsmaschinen. Robert Bosch GmbH, 2001
  • Ivantysyn, J.: Hydrostatische Pumpen und Motoren. Vogel Verlag, Würzburg 1993
  • Lift, H.: Hydraulik in der Landtechnik. 4. Auflage, Vogel Verlag, Würzburg 1992
  • Matthies, H.J. u. K.T. Renius: Einführung in die Ölhydraulik. B. G.Teubner, Stuttgart 2003

Applicability in study programs

  • Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
    • Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)

  • Mechatronics
    • Mechatronics B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
    • Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Johanning, Bernd
    Teachers
    • Johanning, Bernd