10606152PLC, Hydraulics, Pneumatics
Course Information
Description
The fundamentals of fluid power (hydraulic and pneumatic) and its components are covered as well as principles, functions and terminology. The application of hydraulic basic fluid power systems to various machines are studied along with maintenance and troubleshooting.
Total Credits

Course Competencies
  1. Investigate fluid power theories and principles
    Assessment Strategies
    completing end of chapter questions
    completing a quiz
    participating in class discussion on theories and principles of fluid power
    Criteria
    end of chapter questions are complete and correct
    end of chapter exercises include a discussion of the relevant aspects of each question
    end of chapter exercises include the specified location of the information found in the book
    end of chapter exercises are supported by relevant evidence from the readings
    end of chapter exercises are well organized
    end of chapter exercises evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    quiz includes the definition Boyle's law
    quiz includes Bernoulli's Principle
    quiz includes Charle's Law
    quiz includes Pascal's Law
    quiz includes common fluid power terms
    quiz includes absolute pressure
    quiz includes gauge pressure
    quiz includes Bernoulli's Principle
    quiz includes Charle's Law
    quiz includes Pascal's Law
    quiz includes common fluid power terms
    quiz includes absolute pressure
    quiz includes gauge pressure
    quiz includes the use Boyl'es law to correlate pressure, and volume
    quiz includes area and volume calculations
    quiz includes cylinder and rod speed
    quiz includes the definition fluid power
    class discussion includes common fluid power terms
    class discussion includes absolute pressure
    class discussion includes Bernoulli's Principle
    class discussion includes Charle's Law
    class discussion includes Pascal's Law

  2. Demonstrate safe lab practices
    Assessment Strategies
    by following proper lab safety procedures
    by attending lecture on safety
    by completing a safety component of a quiz
    Criteria
    by wearing proper lab attire, safety glasses, closed toed shoes, long pants
    you notify neighbors when energizing circuits
    you use proper pressures stated on lab handouts
    you conduct yourself professionally in the workplace.
    you protect the safety of a fellow classroom
    lecture include safe leak detection
    lecture include proper use of lines and fittings
    include the consequences of unsafe acts

  3. Identify components utilized in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    completing end of chapter questions
    attending lecture on components utilized in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    participating in class discussion on components utilized in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    completing a quiz
    Criteria
    end of chapter questions are complete and correct
    quiz includes reservoirs
    quiz includes air compressors
    quiz includes pumps
    quiz includes lines, fitting, couplers
    quiz includes seals
    quiz includes fluids and filters
    quiz includes valves
    quiz includes cylinders
    quiz includes motors
    classd discussion includes reservoirs
    class discussion includes air compressors
    class discussion includes pumps
    class discussion includes lines, fitting, couplers
    class discussion includes seals
    class discussion includes fluids and filters
    class discussion includes valves
    class discussion includes cylinders
    class discussion includes motors
    quiz includes reservoirs
    quiz includes air compressors
    quiz includes pumps
    quiz includes lines, fitting, couplers
    quiz includes seals
    quiz includes fluids and filters
    quiz includes valves
    quiz includes cylinders
    quiz includes motors

  4. Apply fluid power theories and principles
    Assessment Strategies
    attending lecture on applying fluid power theories and principles
    assemble working circuits
    demonstrate working circuits
    completing a quiz
    Criteria
    lecture includes application of ANSI symbols
    lecture includes system design
    lecture includes video on troubleshooting techniques
    lecture includes proper troubleshooting techniques
    working circuit includes proper sizing of components
    working circuit includes proper components
    working circuit includes proper ANSI schematic
    working circuit meets all listed criteria
    working circuit was achieved through proper troubleshooting techniques
    demonstration includes description of function of circuit
    demonstration includes proper safety procedures

  5. Design hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    by identifying a project that will benefit from a fluid power system
    by designing a fluid power system that addresses the identified need
    by building a project according to the design
    Criteria
    project identication includes the use of problem solving techniques
    project identication includes the identification possible solutions
    project identication is approved by instructor
    project identication is summarized in 1 to 2 paragraphs and submitted to instructor
    design includes a solution addressing the fluid power needs
    design includes a diagram using ANSI symbols in a CAD program
    design includes a discussion of all issues raised during problem solving technique
    design includes a list of materials needed to build the project
    design includes appropriate control
    design includes appropriate actuators
    design includes prime mover
    design includes appropriately sized components
    project is built according to the design
    project is built according to safety standards established in the classroom
    project is built according to safety standards established by all related codes
    project includes a list of all parts for assembly
    project includes a finished working fluid power system

  6. Interpret relay ladder diagrams
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a quiz on ladder logice
    by completing a functional diagram using contruct
    by troubleshooting a machine using ladder logic
    Criteria
    you draw ladder diagrams to meet specified logic parameters
    you interpret output given ladder diagram
    you utilize ladder logice to find bug placed in machine

  7. Program PLCs
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written exam
    in lab performance
    Criteria
    you write ladder diagrams on PC
    you enter ladder diagram at PICO controller
    you enter ladder diagram at Micrologix controller
    you update lader digram

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