INDS 253 - Basic Fluid Power

3 Credit (0 lecture, 3 open-lab) 3 Contact Hours [Prerequisites: TDSN 105 and (Math Level 3 or Pre-or co-requisite: INDS 122 )]

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

Course Goals; Objectives; Competencies
Goal 1: Understand and apply the fundamentals of fluid power

Perform calculations required to determine desired performance of a system.
Read and interpret fluid power graphic symbols and drawings.
Understand the design, construction and operation of fluid power circuits.
Apply the fundamentals of fluid power to power pumps and motors.
Apply the fundamentals of fluid to control valves.
Apply the fundamentals of actuators for power transmission.
Analyze and troubleshoot standard fluid power circuits.