Course Description:

Hydraulics 1 introduces hydraulic power use and application, allowing learners to develop skills and knowledge needed to apply hydraulics in modern industry. It takes learners through key topics and skills in hydraulic power & safety, hydraulic circuits, hydraulic schematics, the principles of hydraulic pressure and flow, and hydraulic speed control circuits. It covers pumps, fluid friction, how to connect hydraulic circuits, hydraulic cylinders and valves (including needle valves), and a wide array of hydraulic applications.

Course Outline:

Hydraulic Power Systems, Basic Hydraulic Circuits, Principles of Hydraulic Pressure and Flow, Hydraulic Speed Control

Course Segments:

Introduction to Hydraulics, Power Unit Operation, Circuit Connections, Basic Cylinder Circuits, Pumps, Needle Valves, Basic Motor Circuits, Hydraulic Schematics, Pressure vs. Cylinder Force, Hydraulic Leverage, Fluid Friction, Absolute vs. Gauge Pressure, Relief Valves, Check Valves, Flow Control Valves, Meter-In and Meter-Out Circuits, Flow Control Circuit Design, Flow Rate vs. Cylinder Speed