Fluid power is used in both pneumatics and hydraulics. The course provides the student with different theories, components, and applications of hydraulic and pneumatic power control systems; including basic concepts and principles, hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, system components generators, control valves, actuators, conductors, reservoirs, seals, filters, accumulators, coolers and accessories, Control of fluid power, testing, troubleshooting, protection, computer applications.
• Introduction of fluid power • Pneumatic characteristics and applications • Air generation, treatments, and distribution • Pneumatic actuators; Input, control, and processing elements • Pneumatic system design and development • Hydraulic characteristics and applications • Hydraulic generation treatments and distribution • Hydraulic actuators • Input, control, and processing elements • Hydraulic system design and development
