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Basic Hydraulics CCT (Components, Circuits and Troubleshooting) MILL 1130

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Course details

This course provides basic fluid power theory; the description, function and application of hydraulic components as well as basic circuit design and troubleshooting. During the course students are required to design a basic circuit of their own design. Students are also required to utilize the knowledge acquired to design and assemble several circuits to perform basic jobs often found in industry.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Math 11 and English 12 or equivalent

Credits

5.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Define the terminology used in hydraulic systems.
  • Explain the relevance of the laws and principles of hydraulics.
  • Explain fluid flow and flow paths.
  • Perform hydraulic math calculations.
  • Identify and use hydraulic schematic symbols.
  • Describe hydraulic fluids and their application.
  • Describe types of filtering and conditioning of fluids.
  • Describe styles and uses of conductors and their fittings.
  • Describe reservoirs and their purpose in the system.
  • Describe actuators and their purpose.
  • Describe valves and their purpose.
  • Describe accessories and their purpose.
  • Explain the operating principles of hydraulic pumps.
  • Identify the types of pumps used in hydraulic systems.
  • Describe and design hydraulic circuitry.
  • Assemble basic hydraulic circuitry.
  • Troubleshoot basic hydraulic systems.

Effective as of Fall 2016

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