MECA 2130 Fluid Power II
Course Information
| Course Number | MECA 2130 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Fluid Power II |
| Description | This course provides the basics of hydraulically operated devices and systems found in modern industrial machinery and automation. Topics include proper safety procedures, basic laws of fluid mechanics, standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to design and specify characteristics of a hydraulic system, select and size actuators, and match the hydraulic component name with its American National Standards Institute (ANSI) symbol. Additionally, the student should be able to identify long-term symptoms associated with a lack of preventive maintenance of hydraulic components while demonstrating good safety practices including lock out procedures. Technical writing skills and safety procedures will be implemented throughout the course. (Prerequisites: MECA 2120) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: MECA 2120
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Explain the basic concepts of hydraulics.
- Comply with hydraulic safety procedures.
- Discuss the principles of hydraulics.
- Discuss hydraulic fluids.
- Explain hydraulic fluid conductors, connectors and seals.
- Explain reservoirs, fluid filters and contamination control.
- Obtain working knowledge of hydraulic pumps.
- Obtain working knowledge of hydraulic actuators.
- Obtain working knowledge of directional valves.
- Obtain working knowledge of pressure controls.
- Obtain working knowledge of flow controls.
- Explain cartridge valves.
- Obtain working knowledge of proportional valves.
- Obtain working knowledge of servo valves.
- Obtain working knowledge of electrohydraulic devices.
- Understand the need for hydraulic accessories.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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