Fluid Power (FPX)
Includes fluid power theory, component identification and application, schematic reading, and basic calculations related to pneumatic and hydraulic systems and their operations. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Provides practical experiences in the study of fluid power theory, hydraulics and pneumatics component identification, schematic reading, and basic calculations related to hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their operations. Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours).
Introduces the basic concepts of fluid power and provides an opportunity to discuss the application of those concepts in the development of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Includes a general discussion on the safe working practices required with fluid power systems. Lecture: .3 credit (4.5 contact hours).
Familiarizes the student with hydraulic fluids, reservoirs, and filters. Covers the methodologies required when servicing a typical hydraulic system. Includes a general discussion on the safe working practices required with fluid power systems. Lecture: 0.3 credit (4.5 contact hours).
Introduces pneumatic system maintenance. Covers the skills required to service modern pneumatic and air preparation systems. Includes a general discussion on the safe working practices required with fluid power systems. Lecture: 0.4 credit (6.0 contact hours).
Introduces the basic fundamentals of hydraulic component, system design, and operation. Covers higher level schematic layout and design as well as the specifics involved with the actual component selection. Provides an opportunity to design and build actual hydraulic circuits and then troubleshoot any faults that may be present in their design or construction. Includes a general discussion on the safe working practices required with fluid power systems. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).
Introduces the basic fundamentals of pneumatic components and operation. Covers higher level schematic layout and design as well as the specifics involved with the actual component selection. Provides the opportunity to design and build actual pneumatic circuits and then troubleshoot any faults that may be present in their design or construction. Includes a general discussion on the safe working practices required with fluid power systems. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).
Introduces the basic concepts of fluid power and discusses the application of those concepts in the development of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Includes a general discussion on the safe working practices required with fluid power systems. Lab: 0.3 credits (9 contact hours).
Introduces pneumatic system maintenance. Familiarizes students with hydraulic fluids, reservoirs, and filters. Covers the methodologies required when servicing a typical hydraulic system. Includes a general discussion on the safe working practices required with fluid power systems. Lab: .3 credit (9 contact hours).
Introduces pneumatic system maintenance. Covers the skills required to service modern pneumatic and air preparation systems. Includes a general discussion of the safe working practices required with fluid power systems. Lab: 0.3 credit (9 contact hours).
Introduces basic fundamentals of hydraulic component, system design, and operation. Covers higher level schematic layout and design as well as the specifics involved with the actual component selection. Provides an opportunity to design and build actual hydraulic circuits and then troubleshoot any faults that may be present in their design or construction. Includes a general discussion of the safe working practices required with fluid power systems. Lab: 0.55 credits (16.5 contact hours).
Includes the application of basic fundamentals of pneumatic components and operation. Covers schematic layout and design as well as the specifics involved with the actual component selection. Provides the opportunity to design and build actual pneumatic circuits and then troubleshoot any faults that may be present in their design or construction. Includes a general discussion on the safe working practices required with fluid power systems. Lab component for FPX 1005. Lab: 0.55 Contact Hours (16.5).