L2 Engineering Hydraulic Power Tools

What are hydraulic tools?

Hydraulic power tools are used for the transmission of power by pressurized liquids. Examples of hydraulic tools include jacks, presses, and impact wrenches.

How do they work? 

Power is transmitted by the controlled circulation of pressurized fluid,, usually a water-soluble oil of water-glycol mixture, to a moto that converts it into a mechanical output capable of doing work on a load.

What safety precautions do you need to take? 

Wear safety goggles and maybe coveralls whilst using hydraulic tools.

Make sure connections and hoses are properly connected and have no leaks or splits.

Ensure there is no damage done to tools before use.

Check that the area is clear of hazards.

How do you maintain them?

Brush and wipe clean connections before use with a fiber brush.

Give 3 examples of hydraulic tools in the workshop (you are likely to come across)

Riveting Machine, Hydraulic Jack, and an Impact Wrench.

Mains Powered Tools

SAFE USE OF  MAINS POWERED TOOLS AND EXTENSION CORDS 

Describe/ Explain what is a mains powered power tool

A mains powered tool is a tools which is used via cable in wall (Mains) with the advantage of not needing to recharge batteries or running out of power in the midst of working.

Where are you likely to use it?

In a workshop, at home or in a work environment.

Give 3 examples of a mains power tool you may have already used. 

Power Drills

Angle Grinder

Circular Saw

Describe/explain the task you used it for.

Power Drills - Used to remove material and create a hole.

Angle Grinder - Used to trim waste off material and also clean the material.

Circular Saw - Used to cut material to size.

General safety around electricity. 

What to look for….

- Make sure there are no splits in cables.

- Make sure connections to tools are connected properly and not loose.

- Check that the power cable is plugged into the mains properly.

- Keep any flammable liquids or materials away from the working area.

What do I do if something is wrong? ( Fault Reporting )

If something goes wrong in the work environment it is suggested to report, assess and/or replace the damage

 General hazards and dangers of mains powered power  tool

• Making sure the cord isn't a tripping hazzard
• Never carry a tool by the cord
• Keep all cords away from heating, any liquids, or sharp edges
• Follow the proper instructions for the tool in use 
• Treat all tools as if they're plugged in
• Check there are no splits in the rubber casing for the cord which creates a safety hazard due to bare wires. 
• Check that the outer covers of the tool are not damaged

What is meant by “RCD” Why is it important

An RCD is a residual current device, an Rcd can prevent you from getting a major electric shock if you touch something such as a bare live wire. It can also help prevent electrical fires. 

An RCD switches off the power source to power tools when there is a fault. It works by identifying current flowing through an abnormal path, as if someone has touched a live wire, the RCD then switches off to stop the risk of serious injury or death.

 

What is meant by “Double Insulation” Why is it important

A double insulated RCD ensures greater protection because it consists of an extra layer of insulation over the basic insulation.

Safety checks and safe working practices when using a mains-powered tool

• Ensure that the connections with tools are correctly in place.
• Inspect the tool for any damaging 
• After the use of a device, ensure that it is switched off and the is no power going through 
• Make sure that other workers are aware of where the tool is sourced so they don't trip or unplug it
• Be aware of your surroundings that could potentially cause you to harm yourself or knock something over

Hazards and dangers of extension cords

• Tripping hazard - Check that the cord is not looped up or in the way. 
• Visibility - Ensure that the electric cord is visible for others to see and isn't running into anyone way
• Too much power - Make sure that there aren't too many power tools plugged into an outlet that cannot handle the high wattage 
• Plugging in - Make sure the plugs are the prongs of the cord isn't exposed if it is plugged into an outlet

General PPE when using mains-powered tools 

Air Compressor & Tool Safety - Lvl 2 ETM

This is a belt-driven air compressor

 This is a direct-driven air compressor

 This is a commercial air compressor

Air compressors work by forcing compressed air into their reservoir where the air gets contained. They then can disperse the compressed air in many forms of tools such as; Cutting tools, Impact Wrenches, Air Ratchets, Grinders, and Blowguns.

Source

 

 

2020 Level 1.5 Formal Persuasive Essay Liam Alexandre-Crone

 SHOULD PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS BE ALLOWED IN SPORTS?

I disagree with drugs being accepted in sports. My reasons are; the unfair benefits on those who are under the influence of drugs, harmful effects (some permanent other long-lasting) on their health and well-being, and it may also encourage younger audiences to use illegal substances.

It is unethical for sportsmen or woman who are not under the impact of the drugs rivalled to those who are under the use of performance-enhancing drugs throughout the competition. Remedies such as steroids found in testing of athletes can increase your muscle mass and strength. The unfairness of the illicit drugs has been shown through when Valerie Adams came second place in Olympic shotput because of her opponent using performance-enhancing drugs.

Olympic competitors and other elite sportsmen and women are earning up to tens of millions of dollars a year - even per event. Most athletes of this level earn their success through sheer determination and working their way up the ranks through talent and skill. Whereas athletes who take steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, they gain the aid of their illegal supplements to carry them through the ranks and get further along the lines of competitions. It is unfair to those who need not take illegal performance-enhancing drugs to succeed in a sport and put against those who have taken the drugs.

Supposedly, there may be some advantages to introducing similar kinds of drugs to your system, but there are also downfalls such as the consequences on your health and well-being. These effects consist of severe acne and oily hair and skin, heart disease, liver disease, and altered moods -easier irritability, increased aggression, depression or suicidal tendencies-.

With the allowance of these prohibited drugs in sports being allowed, it may influence the audience to experiment with other drugs. For example, younger teenagers may think it is permitted to use drugs because their parents or other influencers they know are using them legally. 

They should not allow drugs in sports due to the unfair advantages on those who take part in sports without the side effects of performance-enhancing drugs.

Static Images: Introduction and Basics

   

Colour: The vibrance of the orange helps the revolver and text stand out. Orange also shows determination.

Negative space: the Negative space (Black) shows a revolver and a mans face and to make the revolver stand out

human figure: The human figure shows a stern, determined males face amongst the revolver and orange background.

Size: The size of the male's face and the revolver is large so then it causes the elements to stand out and be more visible to catch your eye.

Text: The title "Dirty Harry" is white are larger than the rest of the text to make it more noticeable and stand out more.

Colour: The grey background symbolises maturity to go with the immature joke. The grey also helps the black font stand out.

Proportion: The Lettering of the D_ICK is a lot larger than the rest of the text and images on the picture to make it the main focus to catch your attention.

Dominant Image: The dominant image in this is the D_CK text due to the size and the placing within being between the centre and top third of the screen.

Empty Space: White (Empty) space helps highlight the text and images throughout the poster and make them more vivid and noticeable and just to draw more attention towards them.

Rendering Internal

Liam

DVC 

AS91066

INTRO: At the start of the year we had to design our own drink bottle with a filter, from here we were then given the brief to show three different materials for a potential client.

I liked it because it gave me the chance to get better at rendering and giving detail to my bottle. 

I didn't like it because it was constantly rendering and nothing else.

 What are your thoughts and feedback?

What is Pathos, Ethos, and Logos.

Ethos, pathos and logos are techniques of persuasion that form the rhetorical triangle. A compelling argument, sales pitch, speech, or commercial ideally uses elements of all three strategies. 

Ethos is the persuasive technique that appeals to an audience by highlighting credibility. Ethos advertisement techniques invoke the superior “character” of a speaker, presenter, writer, or brand. 

Example of Ethos:

Pathos is a persuasive technique that tries to convince an audience through emotions. Pathos advertisement techniques appeal to the senses, memory, nostalgia, or shared experience. Pathos examples pull at the heartstrings and make the audience feel.

Example of Pathos

https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/ethos-pathos-logos/