MECT 1750 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course will be based on learning today’s Fluid Control Concepts that are important in die construction in the manufacturing area. In addition to system design and layout, the student will gain experience through labs using construction and operating systems. (TAG# OET009) UG OET009

2 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

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

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Explain forces on plane and curved boundaries.	This material is covered in the first 3 Chapters, utilizing math, physical properties, and applications of fluid power. Week 1 homework, midterm and final.
2. Define piping systems and the dynamics of pipe flow.	This material is covered in Chapters 3 and 4, concentrating on energy and power in hydraulic systems and frictional losses in piping. It is also covered in multiple lab exercises using hydraulic trainers. Week 3 homework, midterm and final.
3. Design piping systems involving friction, systems with laminar and turbulent flow.	Different flows are covered in Chapter 4, introducing Reynolds number plus losses in valves and fittings. Hydraulic circuits are analyzed both in the classroom and in the lab. Weekly homework, labs, midterm and final.
4. Understand the difference between absolute and gage pressures.	Pressures are covered in almost every chapter, from the basics in Chapter 2 (abs and gage) as well as in other chapters and lab exercises when analyzing hydraulic circuits. Weekly homework, midterm and final.
5. Understand the principles of hydraulic power transmission.	Hydraulic power transmission is covered in Chapters 3 through 10 and during lab exercises using hydraulic trainers. Week 5 homework, midterm and final.
6. Understand Pascal’s Law.	Material is covered in Chapter 3 and in lab exercises with hydraulic trainers. Weekly homework, midterm and final.
7. Understand Bernoulli’s Equation.	Material is covered in Chapter 3 specifically, and used in Chapter 4 while being exposed to frictional losses in hydraulic circuits. Week 5 homework, midterm and final.
8. Understand the properties of fluids.	Viscosity, density and bulk modulus are covered in Chapter 2 and during lab exercises comparing viscosities at various temperatures. Weekly homework, midterm and final.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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