EGR 170 - Fluid Power Systems
Credits: 3
2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MAT 108 or equivalent
Description
(Formerly MET-170) This course prepares students to study the technology of transmitting power by means of pressurized fluids. Topics covered are components and configurations for pneumatic and hydraulic systems, basic principles of fluid behavior and characteristics of compressible and incompressible fluids.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Analyze the methods of power transmission by hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Examine the methods of controlling fluid power systems.
- Define the vocabulary utilized in analyzing fluid power systems.
- Examine the inter-relationships between system components and system designs.
- Identify the principles of operation and design considerations for incorporating various components into fluid power circuits.
- Employ fluid power testing to obtain reliable data on the functioning of fluid power circuits.
Listed Topics
- Basics of pneumatics
- Sizing of pneumatic systems
- Pneumatic circuit and controls
- Basics of hydraulics
- Energy in hydraulic systems
- Fluid flow
- Friction losses in hydraulic systems
- Hydraulic fluids
- Pumps
- Hydraulic components
- Hydraulic circuits and sizing
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/12/2021
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