Maricopa Community Colleges  AMS125   20066-20085 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/06
AMS125 20066-20085 L+L 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Fluid Power and Vacuum Systems
Fundamental fluid power and vacuum for industry. Pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum system technologies with emphasis on assembly, integration, and measurement.
Prerequisites: ELE111.
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AMS125   20066-20085 Fluid Power and Vacuum Systems
1. Define the four fundamental laws of fluid mechanics. (I)
2. Describe the characteristics of gases. (I)
3. Explain the pressure units of vacuum and the conversion between units. (I)
4. Describe the major types of vacuum systems. (I)
5. Describe how pneumatic systems are used in an industrial setting. (II)
6. Describe how hydraulic systems are used in an industrial setting. (II)
7. Describe how vacuum systems are used in an industrial setting. (II)
8. Describe appropriate uses of fluid power pumps. (II)
9. Perform preventative maintenance procedures on fluid power pumps. (II)
10. Describe the operation of the three major types of vacuum pumps. (II)
11. Explain how a residual gas analyzer operates. (II)
12. Install vacuum pumps and gauges. (II, III)
13. Troubleshoot pneumatic system components. (II, III)
14. Explain how components, actuators, and valves function in fluid power systems. (II)
15. List the seven types of vacuum gauges and describe the operation and operating range for each type. (II)
16. Install pneumatic system components. (II, III)
17. Assemble, operate, and troubleshoot a vacuum system. (III)
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AMS125   20066-20085 Fluid Power and Vacuum Systems
    I. Fluid Power
        A. Fundamental laws and characteristics of fluid mechanics
          1. Pascal's Law
          2. Boyle's Law
          3. Bernoulli's principle
          4. Torricelli's theorem
        B. Measurement
          1. Pascal
          2. Torr
          3. Cubic feet per minute (CFM)
          4. Pounds per square inch (PSI)
          5. Bar
          6. Millimeters of mercury
          7. Unit conversion
        C. Industrial fluid power
          1. Pneumatic systems
          2. Hydraulic systems
          3. Vacuum systems
            a. Diffusion pump system
            b. Turbomolecular pump system
            c. Cryopump system
            d. Booster blower system
            e. Ion pump system
      II. Fluid Power System Pumps and Components
          A. Pumps
            1. Pneumatic
              a. Reciprocating
              b. Rotary
              c. One-stage
              d. Two-stage
            2. Hydraulic
              a. Gear
              b. Vane
              c. Piston
            3. Vacuum
              a. Roughing pumps
                (1). Rotary piston
                (2). Rotary vane
                (3). Dry vacuum pump
                (4). Sorption pump
                (5). Venturi pump
                (6). Blower booster pump
              b. High vacuum pumps
                (1). Oil diffusion pump
                (2). Turbomolecular pump
                (3). Cryopump
              c. Ultra-high vacuum pump
                (1). Titanium sublimation pump
                (2). Non-evaporable getter pump
                (3). Ion pump
          B. Components
            1. Air filters
            2. Air regulators
            3. Lubricators
            4. Desiccant-type dryers
            5. Refrigeration-type dryers
            6. Accumulators
            7. Gauges
              a. Bourdon gauge
              b. Capacitance manometer
              c. Thermocouple gauge
              d. Pirani gauge
              e. Ionization gauge
              f. Cold cathode gauge
              g. McLeod gauge
              h. Spinning rotor gauge
            8. Actuators
              a. Terminology
              b. Calculation of working force
              c. Cylinders
              d. Motors
              e. Schematic symbols
            9. Valves
              a. Valve structure
              b. Flow control valve
              c. Shuttle valve
              d. 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-way valves
              e. Schematic symbols
            10. Materials
              a. Copper
              b. Ceramics
              c. Kovar
              d. Elastomers
            11. Joining techniques
              a. Flanges
              b. Welding
              c. Brazing
              d. Glue
            12. Residual gas analyzer
          C. Component applications
          D. Component preventive maintenance
        III. Pneumatic and Vacuum System Assembly
            A. Safety practices
            B. Install components
            C. Troubleshooting techniques
            D. Preventive maintenance
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