FLPW1101 Fluid Power Technology I
This course will introduce the study of basic fluid power systems utilized in industry today. Students will be exposed to both hydraulic and pneumatic applications. It includes the basic principles of fluid power, its components, symbols, standards, circuits, troubleshooting, and safe operation of components.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on math assessment test OR
MATH0800 and Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0901
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course.
Define fluid power
Identify fluid power symbols
Describe force transmission through fluids
Describe energy transmission within fluid power systems
Describe control of fluid energy within fluid power systems
Describe hydraulic pumps and compressors
Describe hydraulic and pneumatic actuators
Explain pressure control operations
Explain flow control operations
Explain directional control operations
Calculate fluid power equations
Construct hydraulic circuits
Construct pneumatic circuits
Demonstrate shop safety practices
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details