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    HYDRAULIC FUNDAMENTALS

    AND PRINCIPLES

    SAQA US ID: 244716


    UNIT STANDARD TITLE:

     Demonstrate understanding of the operating principles of hydraulic


    components
    (Please be advised that this course has been accredited by MERSETA)

    PURPOSE:

    • The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are
    required by people in the field of Fluid Power Engineering who are
    to trouble shoot, repair and apply hydraulic components

    REQUIRED PRIOR LEARNING

    • Grade 10 Science and mathematics

    SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

    • Demonstrate understanding of hydraulic components.


    • Demonstrate understanding of applications for hydraulic
    components.
    • Setup various hydraulic components.
    • Demonstrate understanding of induced forces within hydraulic
    components.

    Range: This standard is limited to the following components: relief valves,


    check valves, pressure regulators, sequence valves, over-centre valves,
    cylinders, pressure compensated flow regulators - three way and 2 way,
    throttle valves, directional valves, accumulators, filters, heat exchangers,
    gear, vane and piston pumps and motors.
    CROSS FIELD EDUCATION TRAINING OUTCOME

    • Identify and solve problems


    • Work efficiently with others
    • Organize and manage time and activities
    • Communicate effectively.
    • Use science and technology
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the world
    as a set of related systems.

    BASIC HYDRAULIC COURSE CONTENT

    CHAPTER 1:

    Theory of hydraulics
    Basic principles

    • Fluid power
    • Hydro-mechanics
    • Hydrostatics
    • Hydro- kinetics

    Physics terms

    • Mass, force, pressure


    • Work, energy, power
    • Velocity, acceleration
    • Pressure due to external force
    • Force transmission
    • Flow law
    • Friction and pressure losses
    • Types of flow
    Practical exercise 1: (Difference between pressure and flow)
    Practical exercise 2: (Hydrostatic and Hydrodynamic principle’s

    Hydraulic fluid characteristics

    • Lubrication and anti-wear


    • Viscosity and index
    • Compatibility and stability
    • Compressibility
    • Pressure and temperature sensitivity
    • Foaming, low intake of air and high boiling point
    • Thermal conductivity and fire-resistance
    • Protection against corrosion and filtration capability
    • Cost and availability
    General safety

    Advantages and disadvantages


    Hydraulic energy conversion
    Purpose of hydraulic fluid
    Hydraulic systems
    Reservoirs

    CHAPTER 2:

    Hydraulic symbols
    • Schematic representation
    • ISO
    • DIN

    CHAPTER 3:

    Pumps and motors


    • Characteristics of pumps and motors
    • Types of pumps and motors

    CHAPTER 4:

    Valve theory
    • Direction control valves
    • Types of directional control valves
    • Flow control valves
    Meter in
    Meter out
    • Pressure Control
    Function & Application
    Valve mounting systems

    Practical exercise 3: (circuit isolation and different types of D.C.V’s)


    Practical exercise 4: (load holding)
    Practical exercise 5: (meter-in/meter-out and counterbalancing)
    Practical exercise 6: (shock loads/ Pressure relief)
    CHAPTER 5:

    Cylinders
    • Types of cylinders
    • Cylinder maintenance
    • End position cushioning
    • Force pressure and area calculation

    CHAPTER 6;

    Filtration and contamination


    • Types of filters
    • Application
    • Causes of contamination
    • Classification systems
    • Advantages and disadvantages

    CHAPTER 7;
    Basic fault finding and trouble shooting
    • Trouble shooting techniques
    • Hydraulic principle 1
    • Hydraulic principle 2
    • Hydraulic principle 3
    • Hydraulic principle 4

    CHAPTER 8:

    Hydraulic accumulators
    • Application
    • Types
    • Operation
    • Safety regulations
    • Charging of accumulator bladder
    • Cooler units

    Exercise 7: (Emergency Power Back up)

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