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Fluid Power Certificate
Program Code 906203
This certificate provides a hands-on experience with pneumatics and hydraulics including reading schematics , wiring and plumbing devices , and troubleshooting circuits .
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CURRICULUM
Academic Year 2022-2023
Curriculum : Studnets following the study plan below will complete the Fluid Power certificate program in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester 10-620-100
Fluids 1 : Basic Pneumatics
1
10-620-101
Fluids 2 : Basic Hydraulics
1
10-620-165
Fluids 3 : Inter Hydraulics
1
10-620-166
Fluids 4 : Advanced Hydraulics
1
Semester Total
4
TOTAL CREDITS 4
Green Bay and Marinette This program is not financial aid eligible
Course Descriptions
10-620-100 FLUIDS 1 : BASIC PNEUMATICS ... what fluid power is , differentiate between hydraulics and pneumatics , implement basic pneumatic circuits , utilize schematics , apply Pascal ’ s Law , define properties of fluids , implement airflow control and hydraulics cylinder circuits .
10-620-101 FLUIDS 2 : BASIC HYDRAULICS ... hydraulic pumps , basic hydraulics actuator circuits , hydraulic schematics , apply Pascal ’ s Law , summarize the effects of fluids friction , define properties of hydraulic energy , design hydraulic circuits with directional control valves . ( Corequisite : 10-620-100 , Fluids 1 : Basic Pneumatics )
10-620-165 FLUIDS 3 : INTERMEDIATE HYDRAULICS ... design of cylinder actuating circuits with pressure-compensated flow control valves , how to control pressure , pilot-operated check valve applications , accumulator operation and application , hydraulic motor types and applications . ( Corequisite : 10-620-101 , Fluids 2 : Basic Hydraulics )
10-620-166 FLUIDS 4 : ADVANCED HYDRAULICS ... components of hydraulic pump power , characteristics of fluid conductors , issues of hydraulic system maintenance , basics of hydraulic flow and pressure in pipelines , design a hydraulic system from a specification .
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