IMC 2050 - Fluid Power Capstone

Clock Hours: 36

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: IMC 2040

Course Description:
Fluid Power Capstone introduces hydraulic power use and application, allowing learners to develop the skills and knowledge needed to apply hydraulics in modern industry. It takes learners through key topics and skills in hydraulic power & safety, hydraulic circuits, hydraulic schematics, the principles of hydraulic pressure and flow, and hydraulic speed control circuits. It covers pumps, fluid friction, how to connect hydraulic circuits, directional control valves, hydraulic cylinders and valves, pneumatic power and safety, pneumatic circuits, pneumatic schematics, the principles of pneumatic pressure and flow, and pneumatic speed control circuits. It covers pressure regulation, air filtration, how to connect pneumatic circuits, pneumatic cylinders, valves, and actuators, a wide array of pneumatic applications, pressure and cylinder force, pneumatic leverage, pressure and volume, airflow flow resistance. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain the 5 major parts of a hydraulic system.

Explain hydraulic cylinders & actuators.

Explain the components of a directional valve.

Explain pressure & how to calculate it.

Demonstrate troubleshooting procedures within a system.

Explain the basic principles of Pneumatics.

Explain pneumatic components and their use.

Explain pneumatic control of system pressure.