Industrial Hydraulics/Fluid Power

Course Details:

• Learning Outcomes

  1. Recognize the main parts of the Hydraulic Fluid Power systems and their functions.
  2. Understand the main concepts for the hydraulic components sizing.
  3. Be able to read and understand simple Hydraulic Fluid Power schematics.
  4. Become familiar with basic hydraulic circuits concepts.
  5. Understand basic control principles for the Fluid Power systems.
  6. Understand Fluid Power Systems troubleshooting basic algorithms.
  7. Recognize all aspects of the safety hazards during operating machinery with pressurized fluids.

• Course Content

  1. Introductions:
  2. Main Hydraulic Circuit Components
     2.1. Connectors and Conductors
     2.2. Hydraulic Oil Reservoirs
     2.3. Hydraulic Prime Movers
     2.4. Hydraulic Pumps
     2.5. Hydraulic Valves
     2.6. Hydraulic Cylinders
     2.7. Hydraulic Motors / Rotary Actuators
     2.8. Accumulators
     2.9. Hydraulic Components Sizing
  3. Hydraulic Fluids<
  4. Hydraulic Circuit Symbology / Schematic
     4.1. Hydraulic Circuits Symbols
     4.2. Open Hydraulic Circuit
     4.3. Closed Hydraulic Circuit
  5. Hydraulic System Examples
     5.1. Truck Mounted Hydraulic System
     5.2. Braking Hydraulic System
     5.3. Client Specific Systems (to be provided in advance. The systems will get simulated and analyzed in detail)
  6. Hydraulic System Troubleshooting Algorithms
  7. General safety guidelines for all Fluid Power Technologies