INDS 253 - Basic Fluid Power

3 credit (2 lecture, 2 open-lab) 4 contact hours

This course provides a background in basic fluid power and covers hydraulic principles, cylinders, pumps, valves, reservoirs and accessories, fluids and pneumatic principles. Hydraulic and pneumatic symbols and formulas are stressed and laboratory work includes demonstrations and a series of projects using specialized fluid power trainers.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters