AE 334 - Fluid Power

Institution:

Minnesota State University Mankato

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Description:

This course focuses on fluid (both hydraulic and pneumatic) power systems; including, physical properties of fluid, force, pressure, pressure head, energy, power, efficiency, losses, and applications of the laws of continuity, energy conservation, Pascal and Bernoulli laws in fluid power systems; analysis, usages, troubleshoot, and applications of pumps, cylinders, motors, shock absorbers, valves, fittings, reservoirs, accumulators, pressure gauges, flowmeters, venturi meters, pitot tubes, manometers, pressure intensifiers, application of ideal gas laws, usages and applications of compressors, pneumatic actuators, both pneumatic and hydraulic circuit designs and analyses. It also includes labs on pumps, cylinders, motors, and measuring devices.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mnsu.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 389-1866

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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