Fluid Power Concepts

Today, the machines, equipment and appliances which rely upon fluid power systems for their functioning are valued in many billions of dollars. It is difficult to find a manufactured product which hasn’t been formed or treated or handled by fluid power at some stage of its production or distribution. All along the line, the world’s need for faster production, better quality, less waste, lower costs and more machine muscle has called for a growing use of fluid power.

This three day seminar covers the basics of both pneumatic and hydraulic applications of fluid power. From the proper selection of pumps and compressors to the right choice of valves and cylinders, this course covers practical and time proven methods of designing, maintaining and troubleshooting today’s fluid power systems and circuits.

The discussion of these important topics will equip those responsible for using and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic systems; ultimately save their companies thousands of dollars by doing things right the first time:

• Fluid power terms, power laws, and facts
• Flow in pipes; plumbing materials and sizes; pressure drops and power losses
• Vacuum applications
• Hydraulic fluids
• Cylinders—construction, selection, testing and troubleshooting
• Valves--directional, pressure control, and speed control valves
• Circuits using 2-way, 3-way, 4-way and 5-way valves
• Pumps--gear, vane, and piston pumps; unloading; coupling and alignment; cavitation; priming; supercharging, etc.
• Oil reservoirs; filtration; accumulators and heat exchangers
• Compressors and dryers

Who Should Attend

Building Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Supervisors, Mechanics, Service Managers, Facility Engineers, Plant Engineers, Utility Engineers, Building Managers.

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