Course

10462104 Fluid Power 1 for Industry
Course Information
Description
Provides students with the fundamentals of fluid power (hydraulic and pneumatic) and a considerable literacy in the principles of pneumatics and hydraulics. Students will attain an understanding of basic pneumatics principles and practical circuits applying the recently learned principles. The course is intended to gain a general understanding of components and terminology as well as principles and functions. This course has a heavy emphasis on recognizing fluid power components, component symbols, units, equations, and terminology.
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Apply safety procedures, Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO)
    Assessment Strategies
    written objective test
    lab performance
    Criteria
    describe basic shop safety rules
    perform lockout/tagout procedures
    choose the correct personal protective equipment for given tasks
    identify potential safety hazards that can be minimized by shop cleanliness
    describe safe practices for working with fluid power

  2. Apply fluid power theory
    Assessment Strategies
    completing homework assignments
    written objective test
    lab performance
    Criteria
    recognize the milestones in the history of fluid power
    explain advantages of fluid power
    explain disadvantages of fluid power
    identify the three alternative power transfer methods
    compare and contrast the three power transfer methods
    state a minimum of three laws governing fluid power

  3. Identify the component symbols of the most commonly used in fluid power industry
    Assessment Strategies
    completing homework assignments
    written objective test
    lab performance
    Criteria
    summarize the use of symbols and diagrams in technical drawings
    recognize the building blocks of fluid power (ISO) symbols
    identify the symbols by their geometrical and graphical structure
    summarize reservoir
    summarize the different kinds of reservoirs
    examine the function of a reservoir
    examine the symbols for a reservoir
    differentiate between a pressurized and vented reservoir

  4. Calculate the basic physics of fluid power circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    completing homework assignments
    written objective test
    lab performance
    Criteria
    measure the force delivered by an actuator by using a pressure gauge
    measure the force delivered by an actuator by using given formula
    measure the flow delivered by a pump by using given formula
    state the laws governing pneumatics and hydraulics
    perform simple calculations involving volumes, force, pressure, and area

  5. Assemble and test the functionality of a basic pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    completing homework assignments
    written objective test
    lab performance
    Criteria
    identify pneumatic power characteristics, applications, advantages and disadvantages
    investigate basic pneumatic circuits
    identify the various system components
    determine the operation of receivers, accumulators, long tubing lines and safety relief valves
    identify the relationship between pressure and volume by compressing air in a cylinder chamber
    observe air compressibility phenomena
    identify Pressure Drop vs Flow Relationship pneumatic or hydraulic circuits
    investigate the use of flowmeters, needle valves, check valves and flow control valves