MEC 150 - Fluid Power
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
Through a series of hands-on exercises in the lab, this course focuses on the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems for power transmission in an industrial application. The student will have the ability to construct, operate and troubleshoot fluid power systems and recognize the schematic symbols for the various hydraulic and pneumatic components.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Recognize the components and their corresponding schematic symbols in hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagrams.
- Distinguish the similarities and differences between hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Construct hydraulic and pneumatic circuits based on schematic diagrams.
- Calculate the force and pressure in hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
- Evaluate the operation of fluid power circuits to transfer power.
- Construct a fluid power system to perform a specific function.
Listed Topics
- Safety
- Pumps
- Motors
- Actuators
- Control valves
- Pascal’s law
- Hydraulic fluid
- Pressurized air
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 04/21/2016
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