ENGR 328: Hydraulic Control System

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Class Program

Engineering BAS

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092681

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Analysis of hydraulic control components and systems. Topics include pumps, valves, actuators, and industrial and mobile control systems.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the role hydraulic controls used in mechatronics systems

Describe the different types of hydraulic systems and the properties of hydraulic fluids

Formulate and analyze mathematical models of hydraulic circuits

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental theoretical concepts governing fluid power

To design and implement simple fluid power systems common in industrial applications using commercial components: circuits for directional, speed, pressure, force, and flow control.

Identify and illustrate the various types of hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves and motors used in mechatronics systems

Identify and illustrate the operations of a servo and proportional valves

Core Topics

Introduction to fluid power
Physical properties of hydraulic Fluids
Energy and power in hydraulic systems
Frictional losses in hydraulic systems and pipelines
Hydraulic pumps
Hydraulic cylinders and cushioning devices
Hydraulic motors
Hydraulic valves
Hydraulic circuit design and analysis
Hydraulic conductors and fittings
Ancillary hydraulic devices