Maricopa Community Colleges  GTC181AA   20056-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
GTC181AA 20056-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Introduction to Fluid Power I
Fundamental laws and principles of fluids. Fluid power systems and applications, including hydraulics, vacuum, and pneumatics.
Prerequisites: ELE101 or equivalent.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GTC181AA   20056-20086 Introduction to Fluid Power I
1. Describe safety habits, and identify shop hazards and unsafe practices. (I)
2. Explain the processes of fluid power, and identify basic fluid power applications. (II)
3. Use and apply Pascal's, Bernouli's, Torricelli's, and the gas laws theorems. (III)
4. Explain how force-pressure area relationships operate in conjunction with energy-work power relationships. (III)
5. Identify and describe the properties of fluids, types of fluids, and the use of piping, reservoirs, and fittings. (IV)
6. Show applications of proper maintenance and how it effects system efficiency. (V)
7. Describe the use and applications of cylinders, motors, values, and actuators in fluid power systems. (VI)
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GTC181AA   20056-20086 Introduction to Fluid Power I
    I. Safety
        A. Safety practices
        B. Lab orientation
      II. Fluid Power Fundamentals
          A. Historical developments of fluid power
          B. Fluid power applications
          C. Physical properties of fluids
          D. Fluids in motion
        III. Fundamental Laws of Fluid Mechanics
            A. Pascal's laws
            B. Gas laws
            C. Bernoulli's theorem
            D. Torricelli's theorem
            E. Force-pressure-area relationships
            F. Energy-work-power relationships
          IV. Fluids and Auxiliaries
              A. Properties of fluids
              B. Types of oils
              C. Fluid reservoirs and conductors
              D. Fittings
            V. Energy Input Devices
                A. Pumps
                B. Air compressors
                C. Efficiency
                D. Maintenance
              VI. Energy Output Devices
                  A. Cylinders
                  B. Motors
                  C. Actuators
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