ETEC 244 - Fluid Power Systems

5.0 Credits
Introduction to industrial fluid power systems. Students will learn how hydraulic and pneumatic power systems are used in industry. Through lectures and hands-on lab exercises students will learn the safe installation and operation of fluid systems.
Prerequisite Completion of ETEC 110 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of fluid power safety practices and general shop safety.
Demonstrate knowledge of fluid power systems and fluid types, properties, units of measure, and energy conversion.
Utilize physical laws to calculate force, pressure, flow, and energy conversions for system components.
Describe pneumatic terminology, thermodynamics, topology rules, pump configurations, types, system components, schematics, and schematic symbols.

Course Typically Offered
Spring