MECT 2912 - Electro-Hydraulics Technology

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

This course teaches the fundamentals of electro-hydraulic systems including components, graphic symbols and basic circuit configurations. Students will calculate the gain for inverting, summing, and current feedback amplifiers. Students will draw the circuits for proportional and servo controls then connect the circuit on a functional hydraulic trainer, wire the appropriate electronic control, tune for optimal response and troubleshoot the system.

Contact Hours: 4

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the principles of electro-hydraulics and determine the operating characteristics of an electro-hydraulic system based on parameters given.

Objectives:

Calculate the gain of an amplifier for different circuit configurations.
Calculate the output voltage for an inverting amplifier with varying input voltages.
Explain the effects of linearity and hysteresis on proportional and servo control systems.
Explain the purpose and operation of current feedback amplifiers in electro-hydraulic systems.
Explain the advantages of PID type amplifiers for closed loop applications.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to determine the correct type of the proportional valve for a complete electrohydraulic system based on pressures and flow rate and load requirements.

Objectives:

Calculate the load physics for various electro-hydraulic applications.
Explain the effects of symmetric versus asymmetric valve spool types.
Determine the Full bore and annulus pressures, and flow requirements for a system.
Calculate the valve pressure drops and determine the rated flow for the selected valve

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to wire, tune and troubleshoot the appropriate electro-hydraulic amplifier to a given proportional or servo valve circuit.

Objectives:

Determine the correct wiring of an EH amplifier based on a block diagram.
Adjust the gain, dead-band compensation, and ramps for optimal circuit performance.
Determine the correct wiring of a servo valve amplifier including actuator feedback.
Adjust the servo PID amplifier for optimal circuit performance.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize the graphic symbols used to create an Electro-hydraulic circuit, draw the circuit using Automation Studio software and then build the circuit on a hydraulic trainer.

Objectives:

Identify the symbols for electro-hydraulic components from ANSI or ISO drawings.
Draw a complete schematic based on given parameters using drawing software.
Add the given parameters to the drawn components and simulate circuit operation.
Connect the complete circuit on a hydraulic simulator and verify proper operation.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Introduction to Hydraulics
Principles of Hydraulics
Graphic Symbology
Hydraulic Fluids
Fluid Conductors and Seals
Reservoirs
Systemic Contamination Control
Actuators
Directional Valves
Pressure Controls
Flow Controls
Fixed Displacement Pumps
Variable Displacement Pumps
Cartridge and Stack Valves

Primary Faculty
Dulinski, Kenneth
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Hinrichsen, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088