MEC 130 - Hydraulics I

3 Credit(s)

Recommended Prerequisite(s):

MFG 116

Course Description: Introduces hydraulic power use and application, allowing learners to develop skills and knowledge needed to apply hydraulics in modern industry. Takes learners through key topics and skills in hydraulic power and safety, hydraulic circuits, hydraulic schematics, the principles of hydraulic pressure and flow, and hydraulic speed control circuits. Includes pumps, fluid friction, how to connect hydraulic circuits, hydraulic cylinders and valves (including needle valves), and a wide array of hydraulic applications.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Define hydraulics and give an application. Describe the operation of a hydraulic power unit. Describe the function of a hydraulic schematic and basic cylinder circuits.
CLO#2: Describe the principles of hydraulic pressure and flow. Identify hydraulic leverage and fluid friction.
CLO#3: Describe the function of relief valves, check valves and flow control valves. Identify pressure control circuits. Explain sequence, pressure reducing valves.
CLO#4: Describe the function of a pressure sequence valve and give an application. Describe the function of a pressure reducing valve and give an application. (ILO: Critical Thinking)

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific calculator (Texas Instrument TI-3x series), scratch paper for calculations/notes, pen or mechanical pencil, 3-ring binder (required).

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.