Course Summary

This course provides the participant with the knowledge of hydraulics control systems. A systematic approach to maintenance, troubleshooting and design of hydraulics circuits is practised.

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

We recommend a basic knowledge of hydraulics system (Our course: HN21)

Course Outcomes

• Can design, assemble and test basic hydraulics and electro-hydraulics circuits
• Can identify and describe the design function of electro-hydraulics components
• Can read and interpret hydraulics and electro-hydraulics circuit diagrams
• Can apply the principles of systematic troubleshooting to real applications
• Able to localise, analyse, rectify and document common faults in hydraulics systems

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Hydraulics

• Skill 1.1: Basic principles
• Skill 1.2: Function and construction of components used in the power supply section

Lesson 2: Hydraulic Components

• Skill 2.1: Pressure control valves
• Skill 2.2: Directional control valves
• Skill 2.3: Non-return valves
• Skill 2.4: Flow control valves
• Skill 2.5: Hydraulics cylinders
• Skill 2.6: Hydraulics motors
• Skill 2.7: Hydraulics accessories

Lesson 3: Electrical Components in Hydraulics

• Skill 3.1: Switches and contacts
• Skill 3.2: Basic electrical sensors
• Skill 3.3: Solenoid operated directional control valves

Lesson 4: Fault Identification and Location

• Skill 4.1: Systematic fault tracing
• Skill 4.2: Monitoring the sequence of operation
• Skill 4.3: Logical troubleshooting

Lesson 5: System Maintenance

• Skill 5.1: Maintenance requirement of hydraulics systems

Lesson 6: Standards & Symbols

• Skill 6.1: ISO electrical and hydraulics symbols according to ISO1219

Lesson 7: Sequence Control

• Skill 7.1: Electrical logic function

Certification

Certificate of Completion will be awarded

MBOT CPD

20 credit hours