Fluid Power Control

Course Description:
This course discusses the basic principles of hydraulics, basic system design, the functions of various components within a hydraulics system, schematic symbols, etc. Also, this course is concerned with system safety in the workplace and troubleshooting sequence. Finally, pneumatic systems are included with some topics of special interest like lubrication and so on.

Course Outline:
1) Introduction to Hydraulics and Pneumatics 2) Applications of Pascal’s low 3) Distribution Systems 4) Pumps 5) Actuators 6) Directional Control Valves 7) Pressure Control Valves 8) Flow Control Valves 9) Circuit Analysis and Design 10) Pneumatics