Fluid Power Technology

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the field of fluid power, including theory and applications, energy input devices, energy output devices, energy modulation devices, and auxiliary system components; storage and distribution systems as well as fluids conditioning and contamination, with emphasis on fluids, equipment, and system operation. Laboratory experience includes the assembly of standard components to perform typical industry standard fluid power system applications. Students must provide an approved set of safety goggles and a portable calculator capable of calculating exponents and roots.