Mobile Hydraulics (Metric)
- Fluid Power Physics – Build a foundation for the course through reviewing the basic physics principles that govern fluid power: Horsepower, Torque, Heat, Flow, Pressure Drop, Velocity, and Viscosity
- Pumps– Observe various types of hydraulic pumps in 3D, and learn more about gear, vane, and piston pumps, their differences and similarities, their fluid displacement capabilities, and their proper applications
- Actuators – Learn how hydraulic actuators convert hydraulic horsepower back into mechanical horsepower and other valuable information about how actuators work inside your hydraulic system
- Hydrostatic Transmissions – Understand the difference between an open and closed circuit, the purpose of the components used in these circuits, and the basis of operation of basic hydrostatic circuits
- Pressure Control – Understand the basics behind force manipulation using control valves, the two basic designs, and their operating principles
- Directional Control Valves – Discover how directional control valves determine hydraulic system design and the importance of their play in these systems, and see how these valves operate; start, stop, and change the direction of fluid flow
- Flow Control Valves – Experience an overview of flow control valves, the types, and their applications and locations in hydraulic systems
- Modular Control Valves Analyze modular valves, how they enhance system design, and troubleshooting
- Fluid Conditioning – Maintain proper operation of your hydraulic systems by knowing the temperature implications and the filters, their locations, and their importance in keeping hydraulic fluids clean
- Check Valves – Understand the function of different valves and the strategy of where they are used in the system
- Accessory Components – Learn about accumulators, pressure switches, gauges, flow meters, and manifolds, and how these components are used in your mobile hydraulic systems
- Fluid Conductors – Examine the benefits of conductors, including hydraulic hoses, steel tubing, and steel pipes, and how they carry fluid to all the various components in hydraulic circuits
- Understanding Schematics – Identify the basic symbols of a hydraulic schematic and learn to read the layout of systems on paper or computer