AUMF 1130 Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Mechanics

Emphasizes mechanical techniques for maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and repairing drives, conveyor systems, and valves. Topics include: gas laws; pressure and force calculations; hydraulic systems vs pneumatic systems; cylinders, pressure controls, and system controls; hydraulic and pneumatic symbology; hydraulic and pneumatic system layout; interfacing hydraulic or pneumatic systems with other systems; applied mechanisms; belt, chain, and gear drives; drive train components; valves; and conveyor systems.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Program Admission

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

45

Lecture Contact Hours

15

Total Contact Hours

60