Course 17:

INTRODUCTION TO FLUID POWER

HOURS: 3.5

SCOPE: This course examines the principles and applications of fluid power.  Participants will learn the basic components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and apply them to elementary fluid circuit and system design.  It examines when and if hydraulics or pneumatics make sense as alternatives to electric actuators.  Specific examples will be given to illustrate the material.

OUTLINE:

• Principles of fluid power
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulic systems
• Cylinders
• Control Values
• Other system elements
• Circuits
• Pneumatic systems
• Cylinders
• Valves
• Other system elements
• Circuits
• Actuator  comparison
• Electromechanical vs. Hydraulic vs. Pneumatic
• Hydraulic example
• Pneumatic example
• Designing with fluids

SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS: Click on the following links for sample of CMCS Fundamental Exam questions covered by this course:

• Hydraulic sample questions

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