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Jan 15, 2025
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ME 471 - Fluid Power Circuits3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course considers the operating principles and performance of standard fluid power components such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, etc. Using standard components, appropriate circuits are designed and calculations made to match components with operating conditions in typical industrial applications. Hydrostatic transmissions, cavitation, accumulators, pump controls for energy conservation, hydraulic fluids and filtration are also covered. (prereq: junior standing)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• size hydraulic components based on steady state requirements
• read a hydraulic schematic to determine the function of the circuit
• design a hydraulic circuit based on input requirements and standard components
• select pump controls to minimize energy consumption
Prerequisites by Topic
• None
Course Topics
• Introduction to hydraulic systems design (1 class)
• Hydraulic cylinders (2 classes)
• Fluid mechanics and cavitation in hydraulic systems (2 classes)
• Pumps and pump controls (3 classes)
• Motors and hydrostatic transmissions (3 classes)
• Pressure Control Valves (3 classes)
• Flow Control Valves (4 classes)
• Directional Control Valves (4 classes)
• Hydraulic Accumulators (2 classes)
• Filtration (1 class)
• Hydraulic fluids and reservoirs (2 classes)
• Review and testing + comprehensive final exam (4 classes)
Coordinator
John Pakkala
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