EGT 137 - Fluid Power Control

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 4.00
This course covers the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical controls used in fluid power systems, such as relay logic, and programmable controls. The role of logical control sequences in industrial automation are included.

Prerequisite(s): EGT 117 and ELT 123
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify electrical solenoid valves.
Describe the proper application of mechanical or electronic switches.
List components found on a fluid power control diagram.
Explain the operation of components in a fluid power control system.
Describe the sequence of events in a fluid power circuit.
Explain the operation of a hydraulic servo and proportional valve.
Construct a cylinder control circuit from a description of its operation using a Programming Logic controller (PLC).