ESTM 225 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 3
LAB hours per week: 4
Explores the basic principles of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, industry terminology, mechanical symbols, system components, energy and personal safety, completing calculations, review of operations and maintenance. Formerly: EST 159.
Course Outcomes:

Identify the differences between hydraulic and pneumatic systems and equipment.
Identify and protect themselves from the safety hazards related to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Evaluate the various types of pneumatic compressors and hydraulic pumps.
Compare and contrast fluid flow with fluid pressure.
Describe ways to keep moisture and contaminants out of pneumatic systems.
Draw the basic hydraulic and pneumatic circuit symbols and describe the component’s function.
Calculate the force and velocity of a hydraulic cylinder.
Describe the function of AND, OR, NOT pneumatic logic elements.
Design basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems using blueprint symbols then assemble and operate the systems.
Compare and contrast Positive displacement pumps with dynamic pumps.
Calculate and differentiate between static head and dynamic head.
Use pump curves and system curves to determine pressures and flowrates for a dynamic system.
Replace mechanical seals on centrifugal pumps.

Course Topics:

Hydraulic Principles
Practical Hydraulics
Hydraulic Maintenance
Pneumatic History
Pneumatic Principles
Practical Pneumatics
Pneumatic Maintenance
Pump Principles
Pump Maintenance

Course Attribute(s): None