IAM 2060 - Pneumatics & Hydraulics II

Clock Hours: 72

Prerequisites: IAM 2050

Course Description:
Provides instruction in advanced terminology, operation, and design of hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum systems.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Discuss the importance of filtration, filtration maintenance, and hydraulic oils in a hydraulic system.
Explain what hydraulic actuators are and list different applications for their use.
Select proper components to perform a function required by a specific hydraulic application.
Describe directional control valves, flow control valves, hydraulic pumps, check valves and pressure control valves in a hydraulic system.
Discuss speed control for hydraulics and relate it to the terms “meter in”’ “meter-out” and “bypass “speed control.
Explain pressure intensification in a hydraulic cylinder.
Explain cylinder creep.
Draw and know symbology in hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
Explain restrictions to fluid flow.