Module 1:
Pressure and Flow Concepts
1. Definition and units of pressure measurement
2. Pascal’s law and applications
3. Pressure/force relationship
4. Fluid flow/discharge
5. Steady and unsteady flows
6. Bernoulli’s principle
7. Laminar and turbulent flows
8. Pressure/flow relationship
Module 2:
Hydraulic Cylinders
1. Classification (single vs. double acting)
2. Cylinder construction and mounting
3. Cylinder cushioning
4. Seals
5. Cylinder design checklist
6. Common cylinder problems
Module 3:
Hydraulic Directional Control Valves
1. Classification and symbols
1. Poppet, Check and Spool valves
2. Directly and indirectly, operated valves
3. Valve actuation methods
4. 2, 3, and 4-way direction control valves
5. Positive and negative overlapping
6. Center conditions
Module 4:
Hydraulic Pressure and Flow Control Valves
1. Relief valve
2. Surge pressure
3. Sequence valves
4. Counterbalance valves
5. Pressure reducing valves
6. Brake valves
7. Unloading valves
8. Flow control valve function and types
Module 5:
Hydraulic Accessories, Hydraulic Fluids
1. Introduction to oil reservoirs, filters, heat exchangers, pipes, hoses
2. Hydraulic fluid characteristics
3. Oil groups, Neutralization number
4. Oil contamination, cleanliness and storage
5. Oil additives
6. Common problems associated with hydraulic oil
Module 6 & 7:
Basic Hydraulic Circuits and Applications
1. Symbols of hydraulic components
2. Basic understanding of hydraulic circuits
3. Types of hydraulic circuits and their illustration
4. Design and application of hydraulic circuits
5. Advantages of hydraulic systems
6. Simulation of hydraulic circuits using FLUIDSIM software.