FLUID POWER SYSTEMS

Catalog description

Fluid Power Systems provides an overview of industrial fluid power, including hydraulics and pneumatics. Basic principles of fluid mechanics including Pascal's law, the gas laws and Bernoulli’s principle are introduced. The application of basic fluid mechanic principles to real-world systems is emphasized. Common components used in fluid power circuits, schematic symbols, diagrams, circuit analysis, troubleshooting and maintenance of basic fluid power systems are highlighted using hands-on laboratory exercises. This course substantially prepares students to earn the Festo 1 Fundamentals of Fluid Power Hydraulics and Festo Level 1 Fundamentals of Fluid Power Pneumatics credential. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed.)(TAG, CTAG, ITAG)