FLPO 1501 - Fluid Power Fundamentals

Institution:

Alexandria Technical & Community College

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Description:

This course provides the learner with knowledge and the working skills needed in the areas of fundamentals of fluid power, physics principles pertaining to fluid power, various differences in hydraulics and pneumatics, and characteristics of liquids and gases. This course focuses on how and why the fluid power industry was started. Students learn the natural laws and principles that govern fluid power; why fluid power components and systems function as they do; what common hydraulic components do and how they operate; and how components work together in systems to accomplish work. Students also learn how to calculate and predict system and component performance and how to properly size fluid power components and systems.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alextech.edu

Phone Number:

(320) 762-0221

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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