ISMT 140 Fluid Power

Students will learn the basic principles of hydraulics as a mechanical property of liquids. Hydraulics topics cover concepts such as hydraulic pumps, actuators, accumulators, cylinders, control valves, check valves, flow control valves, directional control valves, pressure control valves, motors, filters, coolers and reservoirs.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

ISMT 140Fluid Power

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Students will learn the basic principles of hydraulics as a mechanical property of liquids. Hydraulics topics cover concepts such as hydraulic pumps, actuators, accumulators, cylinders, control valves, check valves, flow control valves, directional control valves, pressure control valves, motors, filters, coolers and reservoirs.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Identify hydraulic pumps, reservoirs, valves and actuators
• Calculate hydraulic system pressure
• Construct and Test numerous hydraulic system designs

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies