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Fluids 2: Basic Hydraulics

Class Number: 10620101_2252_21978_02
Offering Status:
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-620-101 FLUIDS 2: BASIC HYDRAULICS ...hydraulic pumps, basic hydraulics actuator circuits, hydraulic schematics, apply Pascal's Law, summarize the effects of fluids friction, define properties of hydraulic energy, design hydraulic circuits with directional control valves. (Co-requisite: 10-620-100, Fluids 1: Basic Pneumatics)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Explain Hydraulic Components, Schematics and Applications
  2. Apply Fundamental Laws to Hydraulic Systems
  3. Apply Control Components of Hydraulic Circuits
  4. Design Pressure Valve Circuits
  5. Design Hydraulic Circuits with Directional Control Valves

Class Details

Class Number:
10620101_2252_21978_02
Location:
1301
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Spring
Session:
8W1
Estimated Cost:
$186.35 *

Class Notes

  • This class consists of both lecture and hands-on lab activities. You can watch the lectures on video through the NWTC Canvas learning management system. You will complete the hands-on lab activities in either ET129 or ET120 lab space during the posted open lab times. Plan on spending approximately 30 hours to complete this course. Before beginning lab work in this class, please talk to an instructor in ET129 or ET120. For questions on coursework, please reach out to the instructor of the class through Canvas.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Mech Hall Lab, Room ET120, is open Monday through Friday. Please refer to the schedule posted in the lab for open hours. The Lab will observe all College closure holidays and breaks.

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