ETM 2315C - Fluid Power

Engineering and Building Arts Department

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 77
Effective Term Spring 2020 (570)

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems and devices found in advanced manufacturing facilities. The laboratory will reinforce the principles learned through hands-on experiments.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will operate pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical components and/or systems by:
    1. identifying different uses of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems.
    2. describing how pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems can be integrated into one process.
    3. comparing and contrasting the advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical components.
    4. reviewing and demonstrating the proper procedure for bleeding off an airline and/or hydraulic line.
    5. setting-up and operating pneumatic circuits.
    6. setting-up and operating hydraulic circuits.
  2. The student will perform basic maintenance of pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical components, devices and/or machines.
  3. The student will troubleshoot errors, faults, and inconsistencies in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical components, machines, and/or systems by:
    1. identifying root causes, errors, and faults in the process.
    2. documenting and reporting process changes based on results of troubleshooting.
  4. The student will inspect industrial processes that could attribute to product changes by:
    1. analyzing process changes for impact on the product.
    2. using quality management tools, like lean and six sigma, during quality product inspections.
  5. The student will interpret and maintain industrial documentation by:
    1. following engineering specifications and documentation in equipment setup.
    2. interpreting schematic diagrams.
    3. constructing flow diagrams of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
  6. The student will follow appropriate safety procedures and usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) by:
    1. identifying appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
    2. applying correct usage of lock out/tag out procedures.
    3. knowing the correct operating pressures for pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
    4. identifying OSHA machine guarding standards.
    5. reviewing instructions for proper usage and storage of an air compressor.
    6. reviewing instructions for proper usage, storage, and clean-up of hydraulic fluid.

Criteria Performance Standard

70% or above is required for this course.

History of Changes

C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Fall 2018 (550).
C&I Approval: 09/05/2019, BOT Approval: 09/24/2019, Effective Term: Spring 2020 (570)

Related Programs

  1. Applied Engineering Technology (ENG-AS) (670) (Active)
  2. Mechatronics (MECH-CT) (550) (Active)
  3. Mechatronics Electromechanical Technician Training (METT) - Fluid Power (to ENG-AS) (METT4WF-AR) (615) (Active)
  4. Mechatronics Electromechanical Technician Training (METT) - Fluid Power (to MECH-CT) (METT19WF-AR) (615) (Active)
  5. Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) Fluid Power (to ENG-AS) (PMFPIC-AR) (615) (Active)
  6. Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) Fluid Power (to MECH-CT) (PMFP2IC-AR) (615) (Active)