HEAT 105 Fundamentals of Hydraulic Systems

Introduces the fundamentals of fluid power. Students will learn the basics of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, power units and actuators. Hydraulic theory and concepts will be explored as they apply to the heavy equipment and AG industries.

Credits

4 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

90

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

30

Prerequisite

Instructor permission

Notes

none

HEAT 105Fundamentals of Hydraulic Systems

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade and Industry Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

4 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

90

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

30

Prerequisite Narrative

Instructor permission

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

none

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

Introduces the fundamentals of fluid power. Students will learn the basics of hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, power units and actuators. Hydraulic theory and concepts will be explored as they apply to the heavy equipment and AG industries.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

• Use special testing equipment while demonstrating safe shop procedures.
• Disassemble, rebuild, adjust hydraulic cylinders, valves, hydraulic clutches, linkages, name all the parts correctly and how they work in the systems.
• Differentiate between the electronic hydraulic control systems, computer control, and open and closed center systems.
• Properly identify different hydraulic pumps, remove, and replace pumps on equipment.
• Properly handle and identify hydraulic fittings and hoses.
• Properly diagnose hydraulic system failures.
• Identify proper hydraulic fluids for various hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrate use of tools and hydraulic service manual.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, power units and actuators

VI. Delivery Methodologies