The student will learn how to read schematic diagrams, calculate circuit parameters, operate and evaluate motors, and use test equipment. This course is designed to provide the student with the basic theories and applications of hydraulics and pneumatics. Students will develop an understanding of pumps, actuators, valves, filters, and storage. Students will also be introduced to the similarities and differences of fluid and air properties. This course is designed to introduce the student to electromechanical control of pneumatic circuits, servomechanisms and synchros.
Electromechanical control consists of using solenoids and relays to operate a pneumatic circuit.
The student will learn electrical symbols, operation of solenoids, relays, and control valves. The circuitry studies will cover safety circuits, reciprocation, sequencing, timing, and sensing. The student will also learn about controlling power and automatically correcting the performance of a mechanism by using a servo, as well as using a synchro to keep the angular rotation or position constant. This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles and fundamentals of mechanics. This course will begin with simple machine principles and progress to linkage systems, drive systems and control devices.