TRaining Principles and Components of Hydraulic Systems

Course Description

The course discusses to expand the maintenance technicians knowledge and skills in the area of Industrial Hydraulic applications.  It begins with an overview of hydraulic principles, discusses the function, operation and application of the common hydraulic system components including pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, rotary actuators, accumulators and filters. Each component’s structure and the identification of the component’s proper symbol as standardized in schematic diagrams are included in the training.  

Course Objectives

  • Overviewing hydraulics as a technical system
  • Learning the basic physical principles of hydraulics
  • Understanding the basic design and functions of the components of a hydraulic system
  • Understanding the standard circuit diagrams of hydraulic systems, including graphical symbols
  • Understanding the requirements and characteristics of hydraulic fluids

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone who needs to enhance his knowledge in the field of  hydraulic systems
  • Technician and managers
  • Operation and maintenance of hydraulic systems
  • Mechanical Engineers

Course Details/Schedule

  • Hydraulic Principles
  • Hydraulic Pumps
  • Flow, Pressure and Directional Control Valves
  • Hydraulic Cylinders
  • Accumulators
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Fluid Conductors
  • Reservoirs, Heat Exchangers and Filters
  • Troubleshooting—Basic Requirements
  • Principles of Motion and Force
  • Some Generalizations
  • Noisy Pumps or Cavitation and Aeration
  • Low, Erratic or No Pressure
  • Contamination in Valves No Movement of Actuator
  • Noise Control
  • Cylinder and Circuit Problems
  • Solenoid Failure
  • Leakage Control
  • Troubleshooting Guide