Standard |
ELC 215 – Fluid Power
Provides an overview
of fluid power operation as applied to industrial electronics. Emphasis is placed on the interfacing of
electronic and fluidic systems. Topics
include: safety, fluid dynamics, hydraulics,
pneumatics, air logic, and electrical interfacing.
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Safety |
Class |
2 |
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Fluid Dynamics |
D. Lab |
3 |
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Hydraulics |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Pneumatics |
Credit |
3 |
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Air Logic Electrical Interfacing |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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SAFETY |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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Safety rules |
List the safety rules to follow when working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. |
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FLUID DYNAMICS |
4 |
7 |
0 |
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Symbols |
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Fluid power system |
Calculate quantities for a fluid power system. |
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Construct and operate fluid circuits for a single-acting cylinder. |
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Describe principles of fluid behavior and explain their relation to a fluid power system. |
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Construct fluid power circuits, comparing characteristics and operation of each. |
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List characteristics, applications, and approximate operating temperature ranges of various types of pumps. |
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HYDRAULICS |
5 |
7 |
0 |
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Explain hydraulic system problems (rust, corrosion, oil viscosity-too high or low, and oil oxidation). |
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Describe and list characteristics of hydraulic fluids. |
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List characteristics and function of each major part of a hydraulic reservoir. |
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Explain operation, advantages, and disadvantages of various hydraulic filters and filter locations. |
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List and describe basic types of accumulator functioning. |
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Draw a schematic of a complete hydraulic system. |
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PNEUMATICS |
5 |
7 |
0 |
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Explain the role of a compressed-air tank in pneumatic system fluid conditioning. |
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Explain the importance and methods of controlling temperature of fluid in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. |
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Explain operation of each element in a pneumatic filter-regulator-lubricator unit. |
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Calculate compressor delivery rate. |
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Contrast differences in the construction of components and functioning capabilities of hydraulic versus pneumatic cylinders. |
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Draw a schematic of a complete pneumatic system. |
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AIR LOGIC |
2 |
3 |
0 |
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Explain the importance of common types of conductors and their applications. |
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List common types of control values, their importance, and their operating characteristics. |
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ELECTRICAL INTERFACING |
3 |
5 |
0 |
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Describe solenoid controlled actuator operation. |
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Demonstrate how to troubleshoot electrical actuator values. |
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Draw a complete schematic using an electrically controlled value system. |
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Suggested Resources |
Center for Occupational Research and Development. (1985). Fluid power systems. Waco, TX: Author.
Esposito, A. (1996). Fluid power with applications (4th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Henke, R.W. (1986). Fluid power systems and circuits. Cleveland: Penton.
Reed, E. W., & Larman, I. S. (1985). Fluid power with microprocessor control: An introduction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.