Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Engineering Institute of Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
3 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
The course will provide students a comprehensive overview of all aspects related to the construction, design, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Students will develop the requisite knowledge and skills to interpret, design and troubleshoot simple hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
Module 1: Pressure and Flow Concepts
- Definition and units of pressure measurement
- Pascal’s law and applications
- Pressure/force relationship
- Fluid flow/discharge
- Steady and unsteady flows
- Bernoulli’s principle
- Laminar and turbulent flows
- Pressure/flow relationship
Module 2: Hydraulic Cylinders
- Classification (single vs. double acting)
- Cylinder construction and mounting
- Cylinder cushioning
- Seals
- Cylinder design checklist
- Common cylinder problems
Module 3: Hydraulic Directional Control Valves
- Classification and symbols
- Poppet, Check and Spool valves
- Directly and indirectly, operated valves
- Valve actuation methods
- 2, 3, and 4-way direction control valves
- Positive and negative overlapping
- Center conditions
Module 4: Hydraulic Pressure and Flow Control Valves
- Relief valve
- Surge pressure
- Sequence valves
- Counterbalance valves
- Pressure reducing valves
- Brake valves
- Unloading valves
- Flow control valve function and types
Module 5: Hydraulic Accessories, Hydraulic Fluids
- Introduction to oil reservoirs, filters, heat exchangers, pipes, hoses
- Hydraulic fluid characteristics
- Oil groups, Neutralization number
- Oil contamination, cleanliness and storage
- Oil additives
- Common problems associated with hydraulic oil
Module 6 & 7: Basic Hydraulic Circuits and Applications
- Symbols of hydraulic components
- Basic understanding of hydraulic circuits
- Types of hydraulic circuits and their illustration
- Design and application of hydraulic circuits
- Advantages of hydraulic systems
- Simulation of hydraulic circuits using FLUIDSIM software.
Module 8: Electro-Hydraulic Systems
- Proportional solenoid
- Proportional valve
- Servo valve
- Comparison of proportional and servo technology
- Use of transducers in hydraulic systems
Module 9: Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Hydraulic Systems
- Safety and cleanliness in hydraulic systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Commissioning procedures and pre-commissioning checks
- Troubleshooting hydraulic system faults/failures
- Prevention of pre-mature hydraulic component failures
Module 10: Pneumatic System Fundamentals
- Characteristics of air
- Air generation, preparation, and distribution
- Characteristics of pneumatic systems
- Pneumatic symbols
- Components of pneumatic systems
- Pneumatic elements – control valves, actuators
Module 11: Pneumatic Circuit Design, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Pneumatic circuit design
- Troubleshooting: flow chart analysis of pneumatic circuits
- Maintenance of pneumatic systems
Module 12: Unit Review
In the final week, students will have an opportunity to review the contents covered so far. Opportunity will be provided for a review of student work and to clarify any outstanding issues. Instructors/facilitators may choose to cover a specialized topic or some case studies if applicable to that cohort.
Program Outcome
Benefits
- Receive a Certificate of Completion from EIT.
- Learn from well-known faculty and industry experts from around the globe.
- Flexibility of attending anytime from anywhere, even when you are working full-time.
- Interact with industry experts during the webinars and get the latest updates/announcements on the subject.
- Experience a global learning with students from various backgrounds and experience which is a great networking opportunity.
- Gain comprehensive knowledge over all aspects of construction, design, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Develop the requisite knowledge and skills to interpret, design and troubleshoot simple hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
- Learn about concepts related to pressure and flow, hydraulic cylinders, control valves, hydraulic fluids, and the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic system components regarding electro-hydraulic systems and troubleshooting procedures.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydraulics and Pneumatics will be able to:
- Explain the concepts related to pressure and flow.
- Describe the construction and operation of hydraulic and pneumatic system components such as actuators and control valves.
- Develop simple circuits for hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
- Examine in detail, the characteristics of hydraulic oil and air.
- Compare proportional and servo technology in regard to electro-hydraulic systems.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending a weekly webinar that runs for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This professional development program is delivered online and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.