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Compare and contrast hydraulic and pneumatic principles
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relate the science principles of fluids and gases to pneumatic and hydraulic systems
describe the similarities and differences between liquids and gases as they relate to industrial applications
identify the benefits from using hydraulic systems to solve industrial problems
identify the benefits from using pneumatic systems to solve industrial problems
describe the limitations from each of these systems
apply hydraulic and pneumatic terms and concepts
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Explore fluid power principles and concepts
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examine safety and personal protective equipment requirements for fluid power
relate the principles of horse power to hydraulics
describe the advantages and disadvantages of hydraulic and pneumatic power
examine the fluid power industry
define fluid power
differentiate between fluid power, and hydraulics and pneumatics
describe the basic components found in various hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
describe the applications of fluid power in various industries
escribe the types of job duties and tasks involved in working with fluid power
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Compare various pneumatic systems
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examine common compressed air, pneumatic, and vacuum systems and components
draw flow diagrams with industry accepted symbols to represent each component in the system
label component and title the flow diagram according to industry accepted terminology
examine manufacturer's specifications for equipment contained in compressed air and vacuum systems
compare and contrast the various types of systems which use air for flow power
examine safety concerns and PPE requirements for working on or near air powered equipment
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Investigate hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and cushioning devices
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escribe the role and function of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
compare the role and function for hydraulic and pneumatic cushioning components
summarize the construction and design features of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
examine various types of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder mountings
compare load-carrying capacity, speed and power of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
compute the maximum pressures for given cylinders
explain the operation and features of cylinders
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Examine hydraulic and pneumatic pumps used in industrial applications
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identify the safety requirements for working on or near pumps
describe the role and functions for hydraulic and pneumatic pumps used in industry
explain the operational specifications of selected pumps
describe the sequence of operations used to select a pump
relate the installation, maintenance, and repair of pumps to trade work practices
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Examine the role and function of hydraulic and pneumatic motors
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list the safety requirements involved with hydraulic and pneumatic motors
compare torque-pressure-displacement relationships for hydraulic and pneumatic motors
describe the role and function of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic motors
explain the performance requirements of various industrial hydraulic and pneumatic motors
relate gears vane, and piston hydraulic and pneumatic motors to performance factors
compute torque and power values for various industrial hydraulic and pneumatic motors
describe the role and function of hydrostatic transmissions
identify work processes involved with installing, maintaining, and servicing hydraulic and pneumatic motors
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Compare hydraulic and pneumatic valves
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describe the role and function of different hydraulic and pneumatic valves
compare the construction and manufacturer's technical specifications for various valves
interpret graphic symbols and industrial prints
compare the role and function of different types of directional control valves
draw the schematic diagrams used to represent the different types of directional control valves
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Analyze hydraulic and pneumatic circuits designed for industrial applications
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compare hydraulic and pneumatic circuits found in industrial plants
examine causes for pressure losses in pipelines
troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
interpret prints, graphics, symbols and pneumatic circuit diagrams
analyze the operation of hydraulic circuits and pneumatic vacuum systems
apply analysis to maintenance, repair, and servicing equipment
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Compare hydraulic and pneumatic conductors and fittings
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examine the standard commercial sizes of pipes and tubing
compare the types of fittings which connect hydraulic and pneumatic components to conductors
describe the construction features and functions of flexible hoses
size conducts to meet flow rate specifications for various industrial applications
explore the installation, inspection, testing, and replacement of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses and connections
identify PPE requirements for working on or near hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, pipe and connectors
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Examine the role and function of accessory devices used in hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
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describe the role and function of each of accumulator, device circuits and pressure measuring devices
explain the operational characteristics of accessory devices
compare the design features of various reservoirs and circuits
explain the role for workers in the trade related to maintaining accessory devices
compare safety and PPE requirements for accessory devices
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Identify maintenance requirements for hydraulic and pneumatic system equipment and components
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describe the safety measures for maintaining and servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems
examine the causes of hydraulic and pneumatic system breakdown
analyze unique features for maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
examine the maintenance requirements for valves
solve problems associated with pressure losses in pneumatic piping systems
describe the problems causes by gases in hydraulic fluids and methods to remedy them
describe ways to handle, dispose of, and maintain hydraulic fluids