FLPW1181 Pumps and Actuators
This course is the study of function and application of hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders and hydraulic accessories. The course will provide hands-on experiences in testing, analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic pumps, motors, and cylinders. Industrial hydraulic components and their application will be emphasized.
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.
Explain the difference between positive and non-positive displacement
Describe various hydraulic pumps
Identify various hydraulic pumps
Examine various hydraulic pumps for allowable wear
Setup and run hydraulic pump operational tests
Evaluate various hydraulic pump test performances
Describe various hydraulic motors
Identify various hydraulic motors
Examine various hydraulic motors for allowable wear
Setup and run hydraulic motor operational tests
Evaluate various hydraulic motor test performances
Calculate system volumetric and mechanical efficiencies
Describe cylinder standards
Describe cylinder accessories
Calculate cylinder forces
Setup and run cylinder operational tests
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