Basic Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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Students will be introduced to the basic principles of hydraulics and pneumatics, along with some of the basic components used in each system. This includes their principles of operation and more common problems. Some of the components covered include pumps, compressors, directional control valves, actuators, fluid conditioning devices, pressure control valves, conductors and sealing devices. HYDPNU- 336 Credits: 4 Fluid Power Circuits Fluid Power Circuits introduces electrical control systems and discusses basic control devices, power devices, control relays, sequencing control, timer control, pressure control applications and circuit applications. Also discussed in depth to provide further skills are automatic and electrical control concepts and devices, logic elements, hydraulic and pneumatics solenoid-operated valves, relay and motor control applications, safety circuits and modes of operation. This course also includes troubleshooting for both mechanical and electrical hydraulic and pneumatic faults.