METC 230 - Fluid Power

PREREQUISITES: MATH 136 - College Algebra and MATH 137 - Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry, or Demonstrated Readiness for College Level Calculus.
PROGRAM: Mechanical Engineering Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020

This course introduces the student to fluid power systems, with emphasis on operation, analysis, and implementation of hydraulics and pneumatics for engineering applications. Analysis of incompressible and compressible fluids is practiced with particular attention to individual hydraulic and pneumatic components, and students are provided a broad overview of system integration options along with applied learning opportunities.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Apply physical laws and associated principles applicable to fluid power systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of primary components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Read, understand, and design fluid power system diagrams.
Design fluid power systems with off the shelf components.
Analyze fluid power systems for proper operation.
Demonstrate understanding of operational theory of pressure vs. flow relationships in fluid power systems.
Demonstrate the operation and function of working fluid power systems.
Use application software for analyzing, documenting, and presenting the results of technical work.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Safety
Reservoirs and tanks
Systematic Engineering Process
Control valves (directional, flow, pressure)
Pascal’s Law, Flow Continuity, and Energy
Technical Report Writing
Hydraulic terminology and schematic symbols
Actuators (cylinders, motors)
Pneumatic terminology and schematic symbols
Filters, coolers, and accumulators
Pumps and compressors

GRADING POLICY

A	90-100
B	80-89
C	70-79
D	60-69
F	0-59

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METC 230 - Fluid Power