MECT 2890 - Fluid Power Capstone

Credit Hours: 3.0

Individuals with field experience but no formal fluid power training who want to get certified by the International Fluid Power Society may also take this class.

Billable Contact Hours: 4

When Offered: Winter semester only

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Objectives:

1. Identify the symbols and functionality of pumps, directional controls, pressure controls, flow controls, and actuators as they interact in a complete circuit.
2. Explain the failure modes of pumps and pump controls, directional controls, pressure controls, flow controls, and actuators in a circuit.
3. Demonstrate the methods used to troubleshoot failures in a hands-on fluid power circuit.

Outcome 2: Execute fluid power and electrical circuit hands-on job performance skills.

Objectives:

1. Identify the symbols of pumps, directional controls, pressure controls, flow controls, and actuators as precisely as they appear.
2. Identify fittings and fasteners associated with fluid power component assemblies.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of a digital multimeter to measure parameters in a fluid power controller.
4. Measure the dimensions of a pump piston and spool within specific tolerances using a micrometer, dial caliper, and a metal scale.
5. Identify various types of fluid conductors used in fluid power systems.
6. Create a tubing assembly by measuring, bending, and flaring it to a specific set of parameters.

Outcome 3: Review fluid power training materials that have been aquired in order to employ them in their fields and be prepared to complete outside certification.

Objectives:

1. Review training materials for industrial, mobile, and electrohydraulics. 
2. Complete multiple pre-tests and analyze one’s performance to prepare for an actual exam.  

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction
2. Hydraulic fundamental review
3. Component functions and failures
4. Graphic Symbology
5. Circuit & control analysis
6. Circuit & control analysis continued
7. Contamination control
8. Diagnostic instruments
9. Systemic troubleshooting procedure
10. Systemic troubleshooting Labs
11. Hands-on Test Station 1 Prep - Fluid Power Symbology Identification
12. Hands-on Test Station 2 Prep - Identify Fasteners and Fittings
13. Hands-on Test Station 3 Prep - Use of the Multimeter
14. Hands-on Test Station 4 Prep - Measure a pump piston and spool.
15. Hands-on Test Station 5 Prep - Fluid Conductor Identification
16. Hands-on Test Station 1 Prep - Tube Bending and Flaring
17. Review of written test Job 1.0 - Understand Hydraulic Components and Operation
18. Cover the meaning of symbols used in hydraulic circuits.
19. Cover the reading of complete hydraulic circuits.
20. Review of written test Job 1.0 - Understand the operation of hydraulic components.
21. Cover the functionality of hydraulic reservoirs, prime movers, pumps, valves, actuators, accumulators, fluid, connectors, hydrostatic transmissions, and filters.
22. Take and review Pre-test #1
23. Review of written test Job 2.0 - Understand Loads and Motion
24. Cover the units of measure of hydraulic formulas
25. Cover the terminology used to describe the hydraulic components and circuit
26. Review the Laws of Motion as applied to hydraulic actuators.
27. Practice using Pascal’s Law, and Watt’s Law to Calculate system parameters of force, pressure, speed, horsepower, regeneration, and mechanical advantage.
28. Take and review Pre-test #2
29. Review of written test Job 3.0 - Maintain and Repair Hydraulic Systems
30. Cover the checklist needed to properly commission a hydraulic system.
31. Cover the fittings, fasteners, and flanges used to mount hydraulic components.
32. Cover the procedures used to dis-assemble and re-assemble hydraulic components.
33. Review Torque specifications
34. Cover the repair techniques of pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, and couplings.
35. Continue - Review of written test Job 3.0 - Maintain and Repair Hydraulic Systems
36. Cover the procedures to install, pre-charge, and adjust hydraulic accumulators.
37. Cover the methods of replacing various fluid conductors.
38. Cover the methods required to maintain the cleanliness of hydraulic fluids.
39. Cover the scheduling and performance of proactive maintenance on hydraulic systems.
40. Take and review Pre-test #3
41. Review of written test Job 4.0 - Troubleshoot Hydraulic Systems
42. Cover how to determine the causes of excessive noise, excessive heat incorrect flow, pressure, erratic operation, excessive vibration, actuator failure to move.
43. Cover the methods used to test pumps, motors, cylinders, and valves.