Course Summary

This training course provides participants with the basic knowledge of the construction and function of hydraulics and electric components as well as develops the ability to read, design, and construct simple hydraulics circuits.

Methodology

• Competency based
• State of the art teaching resources and facilities
• Individual and team skills development
• Video presentations
• Simulation and practices

Duration

4 days / 28 hours

Audience

Maintenance staff, technicians, engineers, and trainers

Target Industry

Hydraulics related, Manufacturing Industry, Oil and Gas Industry

Prerequisites

General technical knowledge

Course Outcomes

• Acquire knowledge of physical principles of hydraulics
• Acquire a working knowledge of the construction and function of hydraulics elements commonly used in industries
• Understand the hydraulics fundamental controls and circuits
• Identify and explain symbols for hydraulics, electro-hydraulics, and electrical components
• Design, assemble, and test hydraulics and electro-hydraulics circuit diagrams
• Apply the principles of systematic troubleshooting to real applications of hydraulics system

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Hydraulics

• Skill 1.1: Physical quantities and units in hydraulics
• Skill 1.2: Basic physical laws of hydraulics

Lesson 2: Hydraulics Systems

• Skill 2.1: Basic hydraulics system
• Skill 2.2: Advantages and disadvantages of hydraulics

Lesson 3: Hydraulic Power Pack & Actuators

• Skill 3.1: Components of hydraulics power pack
• Skill 3.2: Characteristics and function of hydraulics actuators

Lesson 4: Hydraulic Valves

• Skill 4.1: Pressure control valves
• Skill 4.2: Directional control valves
• Skill 4.3: Flow control valves
• Skill 4.4: Non-return valves

Lesson 5: Electrical Components in Hydraulics

• Skill 5.1: Electrical switches and contacts
• Skill 5.2: Basic electrical sensors
• Skill 5.3: Solenoid operated directional control valves

Lesson 6: Standards & Symbols

• Skill 6.1: ISO electrical and hydraulics symbols according to ISO 1219

Lesson 7: Circuit Development

• Skill 7.1: Basic hydraulics circuits
• Skill 7.2: Electro-hydraulics circuits

Certification

Certificate of Completion will be awarded

MBOT CPD

20 credit hours