OUTCOME 1 - STANDARDS

SYMBOLS AND STANDARDS The general purpose of Fluid Power Systems The Importance of Standards. Fluid Power Symbols Drawing Standards Drawing Layout

OUTCOME 2 - FLUID POWER EQUIPMENT

HYDRAULIC PUMPS Working Principles Speed, Flow and Nominal Displacement. Shaft Power, Fluid Power, efficiencies. Piston pumps, Gear Pumps, Vane Pumps Pump protection Symbols

OTHER FLUID POWER VALVES Pressure relief Valves Pressure Reducing Valves Check Valves and Restrictors Pneumatic Logic Valves Timers and Counters Symbols

FILTERS The Purpose of Filters Surface and Depth Filters Size and Efficiency Contaminants Materials and Styles Symbols Filter Locations Hydraulic Reservoir Features

HYDRAULIC FLUIDS Ideal Properties Additives and Their Purpose Fluid Types and Class Material Compatabilty Preserving Quality Symbols Sampling and Testing

SEALS USED IN FLUID POWER Purpose and Importance Classification and Materials Material Compatability with Fluids.

ACCUMULATORS Purpose and Applications Piston and Bag Types Back Up gas Bottles Construction Safety Features and Precautions

PIPES TUBES AND FITTINGS Materials for Pipes and Tubes Shaping and Forming Joining Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fittings Flexible Hoses Clamping

OUTCOME 3 - PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS

PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS Advantages of Pneumatics Classification of Circuit Elements Further Elements used in Pneumatic Control Sensors, Trip Valves,Electric Components European Ladder Logic Symbols Basic Circuit Designs

CONTROL CIRCUITS On/Off Control Closed and Open Loop Circuits Sequential Operations Oposing Signals Pulse Generators, Unequal Pilots and Uni Directional Rollers Cascade Control Circuit Design exercises

OUTCOME 4 - INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS Industrial Sectors Technical Specifications. Costing Factors safety Regulations Factors Affecting Choice of System

MODEL ASSIGNMENTS

MODEL ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT 1 ASSIGNMENT 2 ASSIGNMENT 3