MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Business, Industry, and Technology

B.	Discipline: Industrial Technology - Industrial Maintenance

C.	Course Number and Title: EMMT2100 Advanced Fluid Power Systems

D.	Course Coordinator: Mike Beebe

Assistant Dean: Toni Johnson, PhD

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: EMMT1050

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title: None

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: Essentials of hydraulics includes: hydraulic power, basic circuits, symbols and principles of pressure and flow, electro-fluid power, hydraulic troubleshooting, piping and piping installation. The laboratory experience consists of hands-on experiments designed to reinforce concepts presented. Contains demonstrations, lab projects and simulations.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Differentiate between the functions of common manual and automatic hydraulic valves.	Quizzes, lab exercises and midterm during weeks 1-6.
Choose the correct hydraulic cylinder for a n application.	Quizzes, lab exercises and midterm during weeks 1-6.
Diagram a hydraulic system for specified machine operations.	Quizzes, lab exercises and final exam during weeks 8-14.
Construct various hydraulic circuits based on the student’s hydraulic designs.	Quizzes, lab exercises and final exam during weeks 8-14.
Analyze, troubleshoot and repair faults placed in operating hydraulic systems.	Quizzes, lab exercises and final exam during weeks 8-14.
Evaluate the condition of system components for maintenance, repair or replacement.	Quizzes, lab exercises and final exam during weeks 12-14.
Calculate the force, stroke and retract time, and speed of hydraulic cylinders operating under various conditions.	Quizzes, lab exercises and final exam during weeks 8-11.

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Hydraulics applications.

The functions of five basic components of a hydraulic system.

Define hydraulic pressure and its units of measurement.

The operation of a hydraulic power unit.

The function of a hydraulic schematic.

The function of a hydraulic quick disconnect fitting and its schematic symbol.

The function of a tee and its schematic symbol.

The operation of a pressure gage and its schematic symbol.

The function of a hydraulic cylinder and its schematic symbol.

The function of a hydraulic cylinder and an application.

The operation of a double-acting hydraulic cylinder and its schematic symbol.

The function of a 3-position, 4-way DCV and its application.

Define flow rate and explain how it can be measured.

The operation of two types of flow meters and their schematic symbol.

The operation of a fixed-displacement pump and its schematic symbol.

The operation of three types of fixed displacement pumps and an application of each.

The main function of a needle valve.

The function of a hydraulic motor and an application.

List three types of hydraulic motors and an application of each

The eight basic rules for drawing hydraulic schematics.

How to calculate the force output of an extending cylinder.

How to calculate the force output of a hydraulic cylinder in retraction.

State Pascal’s Law and explain its significance in hydraulics.

Explain how force is multiplied using Pascal’s Law.

The two types of resistance in a hydraulic system.

How pressure is distributed in a hydraulic system.

The two methods of representing hydraulic pressure.

How oil flows on the suction side of the pump.

The function of a relief valve and an application.

The operation of a direct-acting relief valve and its schematic symbol

How a relief valve is used for system protection.

How a relief valve is used for speed control.

The function of a check valve and an application.

The operation of three types of check valves and their schematic symbol.

The function of the flow control valve and an application.

The operation of a flow control valve and its schematic symbol.

The effect of actuator load changes on flow control valve operation.

The operation of a meter-in and meter-out flow control circuit and gibe an application.

Independent speed control and an application.

How speed control valves can be used to provide multiple speeds.

How to calculate the extend speed of a hydraulic cylinder.

How to calculate the retract speed of a cylinder.

How to calculate the stroke of time of a cylinder.

The function of a pressure sequence valve and an application.

The operation of a direct-acting sequence valve and its schematic symbol.

The function of a bypass check valve in a sequence valve circuit.

The operation of an integral check valve and its schematic symbol.

The function of a two-sequence valve control circuit.

Why a sequence valve is externally drained.

The function of a pressure reducing valve and an application.

The operation of a direct-acting PRV and its schematic symbol.

The function of a PRV’s bypass check valve.

Why a PRV is externally drained.

The terms used to specify DCVs.

The function of a hydraulic 4/2 DCV and application.

The function of a hydraulic 3/2 DCV application.

The function of a hydraulic pilot-operat3ed DCV application.

The function of a hydraulic cam-operated valve and name on application.

Two types of hydraulic cam-operated valves and The their application.

The operation of four types of cylinders and an application of each.

The construction of two types of cylinders and an application of each.

The three common cylinder mounting styles and an application of each.

The three common cylinder feature options.

The principle of cylinder regeneration and name an application .

The operation of a basic regeneration circuit.

How to calculate the extend speed of a cylinder in regenerations.

How to calculate the extend force of a cylinder in regeneration.

The function of a pressure-compensated flow control valve application.

The function of a double-rod cylinder application.

Cylinder synchronization and name three applications.

Explain why cylinders do not operate in synchronization.

List five methods used in synchronize cylinders.

The advantage of a pilot-operated relief valve.

The operation of a pilot-operated relief valve and its complete schematic.

The function of the vent port of a pilot-operated relief valve

The two methods of pump unloading and an application of each.

The operation of a remote-controlled relief valve circuit.

The multiple pressure relief valve operation and one application.

How actuator relaxation occurs in a multi-actuator circuit.

The operation of a P-port check valve circuit.

The construction of an integral P-port check valve.

The function of a pilot-operated check valve and an application.

The operation of a load-lock circuits using one POC valve.

The operation of a double-POC check valve.

The function of a prefill valve and an application.

POC valve pilot ration and explain its importance.

How to calculate the pressure required to open a POC valve.

Pressure intensification and its importance.

The function and operation of a POC valve with decompression poppet.

List five application guidelines for POC valves.

The operation of a manual control system and an application.

The function of a sequence of operation.

The basic control process and explain how it is used.

Two types of automatic control systems and an application.

The function of the major components of an automatically-controlled non-servo machine.

The operation of a non-servo type automatic control system and an application.

Four types of non-servo type control systems and an application of each.

The function of electro-hydraulic solenoids and explain the application

The operation of a solenoid-operated hydraulic DCV manual override

The function of electro-pneumatic controls and an application

The operation of a pneumatic DCV

The function of a control transformer

The operation of a fuse and its schematic symbol

The operation of a circuit breaker

The function of a control relay and an application

The operation of an electromechanical relay and its ladder diagram symbol

The construction of a general purpose relay and an application

How relay contacts are specified

The construction of a machine control relay

The operation of a relay used to energize a fluid power valve solenoid

The function of a seal-in circuit

The operation of a single-cycle cylinder reciprocation circuit

The operation of a continuous-cycle cylinder reciprocation circuit

The function of multiple cylinders in a machine

How multiple cylinders are controlled with multiple limit switches and an application

The function of a time-delay relay and an application

List two types of time delay relays and an application of each

The operation of an unloaded motor start circuit

The operation of a cylinder dwell circuit

The function of a solenoid operated relief valve and an application

The function of a pump unloading circuit that uses a solenoid relief valve

The operation of a Hi-Lo circuit that uses a solenoid relief valve

The operation of a multiple-pressure control circuit that uses a solenoid relief valve

The function of a hydraulic pressure switch and three applications

The operation of pressure controlled sequencing

The operation of an accumulator pump unloading circuit

The function of a safety interlock and an application

The operation of a safety interlock circuit

The five basic guidelines to follow when working with manual control circuits

The function of a rapid traverse-slow feed circuit and an application

hydraulic troubleshooting and explain its importance

The two levels of hydraulic troubleshooting and an application of each

The two methods of testing a hydraulic component and an application of each

The six hydraulic safe dress rules

The eight hydraulic troubleshooting safety rules

The function of a pressure-compensated pump and an application

The procedure to shut down a hydraulic system

The function of automatic and manual modes and an application of each

The function of a maximum volume stop cavitation and explain its effect

pseudo-cavitation and explain its effect

The flow vs. pressure characteristics of a pressure-compensated pump

How volumetric pump efficiency affects flow rate

The function of a case drain on a pressure-compensated pump

The input power characteristics of a pressure-compensated pump

The function of the horsepower limiting option

The four types of in-circuit component tests and an application of each

The construction of 3 types of pressure test points and an application of each

Name the two typical locations of pressure test points

The three ways to use a flow meter to troubleshoot a hydraulic system

The two methods of measuring flow

The eleven symptoms of pressure-compensated pump failure

How to interpret a troubleshooting chart

How to inspect and troubleshoot a pressure-compensated pump

The function of a cylinder cushion and an application

How to adjust a cylinder cushion

The function of a cylinder rod boot and an application

How to install a cylinder rod boot

The causes of five symptoms of hydraulic cylinder failure

How to inspect and troubleshoot a hydraulic cylinder

The five symptoms of motor failure and their causes

How to inspect and troubleshoot a hydraulic motor

The five symptoms of direct-operated DCV failure and their causes

The function of a sandwich valve and an application

The operation of a sandwich valve

The function of a cross cushion relief sandwich valve

The function of a pilot-operated DCV

The function of internal and external pilots

The six symptoms of pilot-operated DCV failure and their causes

The seven symptoms of non-compensated flow control valve failure and their causes

How to inspect and troubleshoot a non-compensated flow control valve

The function of a dial-type pressure-compensated flow control valve and an application

How to inspect and troubleshoot a check valve

The construction and operation of a subplate-mounted relief valve

The construction and operation of a pilot-operated pressure-reducing valve

The function of an “R” series pressure control valve

The four configurations of an “R” series pressure control valve

The function of an unloader valve and an application

The operation of a hi-lo circuit that uses an unloader valve

Identify the schematic symbol for an unloader valve

The function of a counterbalance valve and an application

The operation of an internally and externally-piloted counterbalance valve

The three categories of hydraulic system faults and an example of each

The function of a troubleshooting flowchart

How to use PLC I/O indicators to troubleshoot a hydraulic system process

How to troubleshoot zero system pressure

How to troubleshoot high and low system pressure

How to troubleshoot vibration in a hydraulic system

How to troubleshoot actuators

How to troubleshoot incorrect acceleration and deceleration

N.	Course Assignments:

Homework: Selected problems and questions from weekly reading assignments must be completed.

Labs: Various self-paced and computer monitored labs administered in the IST lab.

Quizzes: Quizzes will be administered online via LMS.

Midterm: The midterm exam will be administered during week 8.

Final: There will be a comprehensive final at the end of the semester.

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

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