50-413-767Fluid Power Systems for Industrial Electricians- Hydraulics
Course Information
Description
The hydraulics course is customized for Industrial Electricians and relates the basics of hydraulic theory and hydraulic components. Safety and the interrelationship between hydraulic power with electrical control are emphasized.
Total Credits
0.5
Course Competencies
  1. Define the principles of hydraulics
    Assessment Strategies
    showing where and how principles are being applied on actual or simulated hydraulic systems
    by creating a table that defines the terms that make up the language of hydraulics
    Criteria
    apprentice can cite a principle of hydraulics for an instructor directed situation in a hydraulic system
    the table includes a column listing common hydraulic terms
    the table includes a column showing definitions for each hydraulic term

  2. Interpret hydraulic schematic diagrams
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a sketch with circuit parameters provided by the instructor
    Criteria
    apprentice correctly recognizes hydraulic symbols
    apprentice recognizes the difference between hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical symbols
    apprentice interpretation includes identification of the component function
    the sketch has the correct symbol depicting the correct component
    the sketch depicts a "workable" hydraulic circuit
    the sketch shows electrical inputs and controls

  3. Analyze the function of hydraulic system components
    Assessment Strategies
    examining a variety of components provided by the instructor
    Criteria
    apprentice differentiates between various hydraulic components
    apprentice explains the function of common hydraulic components
    apprentice identifies typical applications of common hydraulic components
    apprentice can locate and explain electrical inputs to a hydraulic control as applicable

  4. Explain the functions of the following valves: direction control, check, pressure relief, pressure reducing and flow control
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a written explanation of the function of each valve presented by the instructor
    Criteria
    apprentice written explanation of the function of each type of valve is correct
    apprentice written explanation identifies typical applications for each valve type
    apprentice written explanation describes location of electrical inputs to a hydraulic valve as applicable
    apprentice written explanation describes the operation of electrical inputs to a hydraulic valve as applicable

  5. Apply troubleshooting principles to hydraulic systems
    Assessment Strategies
    by documenting specific faults and their fixes for a hydraulic component in a system schematic
    Criteria
    apprentice can locate, or describe exactly how to locate, manufacturer's troubleshooting references for hydraulic components
    apprentice gives a clear explanation of what a selected hydraulic component does and how it operates
    apprentice identifies exactly what is, or what would happen for a specific component malfunction
    apprentice lists possible causes for a fault and isolates or shows how they would isolate a fault of a component
    apprentice explains the methods and where to measure electrical inputs to a hydraulic system
    apprentice matches problems with remedies for inoperative systems
    apprentice explains repair test procedure for the electrical parts of the component as applicable
    apprentice provides an accurate description of repair procedure including references and tools required to repair or replace the component