TME 290 - Fluid Mechanics

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Mechanical Technology

Description:

This course provides a study of the basic principles of industrial fluid mechanics and penuematics. Included are topics related to types of fluid and their use to transmit power throughout various circuits, together with pumps and compressors, circuit components, their application and control will be investigated. Characteristics such as flow, pressure/vacuum, force, temperature, torque, speed, horsepower, efficiency, fluid and system conditioning, as well as component and circuit performance will be addressed. System design, component specifications and selection, will be examined. Pilot and electromechanical control system features will be discussed and investigated. Instructional emphasis is placed on the relevant theoretical and practicial aspects of the subject matter. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Cite basic maintenance and accident prevention practices and procedures for fluid power and control systems operation; Identify methods and criteria used to specify pneumatic prime movers, motors, pumps, valves, filters and strainers; Identify, classify and specify hydraulic and pneumatic prime movers, motors, pumps, valves, filters and strainers; Determine cylinder load and speed and calculate fluid volume, pressure/vacuum, flow rate and horsepower requirements; Size fluid conductors, receivers, reservoirs, and accumulators based on fluid pressure, flow rates, and volumetric requirements; Recognize standard graphic symbols for the more common pneumatic and hydraulic components; Sketch simple circuits using standard graphic symbols; Describe the function of basic fluidic devices, circuits and control systems; Construct, demonstrate and investigate the use of various control devices, circuits and systems; to include pilot and electro/mechanical controls.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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