Description Introduces students to fundamental fluid power concepts and commonly encountered applications of hydraulic technology found in a wide range of stationary industrial equipment. Successful completion of this course provides students with a comprehensive overview of fluid, its use in converting, directing and transferring power, principles of control and considerations for system efficiency, reliability and maintenance.
Attendance considerations: Students should come prepared with a calculation device, toe guards/safety shoes, and eye protection/safety glasses. A selection of refreshments and lunches are provided, but may not meet dietary requirements.
Fundamentals of fluid properties and conditioning (the role of fluids, viscosity and its effects, controlling fluid quality and velocity)
Understanding hydraulic symbology and interpreting basic hydraulic schematics
Common open circuit fixed displacement pump technologies
Pressure control valves and their applications
Hydraulic accumulators and their functions
Common flow controls valves and their applications
Directional control of hydraulic linear actuators (cylinder)
Controlling the speed or force/acceleration of a linear actuator
Real world concerns: controlling creep, stick-slip and intensification
Hydraulic cylinder cushion function and application
Types of hydraulic rotary actuators (motors)
Directional control of hydraulic rotary actuators (motors)
Diagnosing and preventing cavitation
Advantages and disadvantages of open center valves
Basic valve size considerations (flow rate, pressure drop, power limit)
Direct operated vs. pilot operated valves
Recognizing other valve types (logic, counterbalance, prefill, flow dividers)
Basic electrohydraulics (Ohm's law, force solenoids, amplifiers, on-board electronics)
Proportional valve technology overview
Principles of reducing heat generation/increasing efficiency
Variable displacement open circuit pumps and their control options
Variable speed pump concept
Closed-loop pump/motor circuit basics
Knowledge reinforcement with hands-on lab exercises
Prerequisites:
Proficiency in reading & math
This course is not currently scheduled. Please contact us for more information and to have the course scheduled. Training Administrator Phone +1(905) 714-4750 training@boschrexroth.ca