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ELT 4030 - Fluid Power


Clock Hours: 60

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the student with understanding of different types of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Through class study, audio/visual presentations with instruction lectures, computer aided study and hands-on performance including troubleshooting tasks; the student will become familiar with different fluid power systems.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Distinguish 
    1. Hydraulic Systems
    2. Pneumatic Systems
  2. Describe
    1. Hydraulic components and system 
    2. Pneumatic components and systems
    3. Schematic symbols of each component
    4. Safety required for each system
  3. Implement Design
    1. Develop a working system with all types of components.
    2. Set up and install all necessary equipment.
    3. Test system and design step by step.
  4. System Performance
    1. Ensure all safety requirements are met.
    2. Run system from start to finish.
    3. Evaluate system.
    4. Set up revision system.
  5. Troubleshooting
    1. Repair any problem with system after first attempt of running.
    2. Evaluate a completely functional system.
    3. Troubleshoot a controlled faulted system with proper test equipment.
    4. Restore fault and evaluate system for operation.
    5. Troubleshoot and repair system to full operational status.