About this Course
Fluid power has the highest power density of all conventional power-transmission technologies. Learn the benefits and limitations of fluid power, how to analyze fluid power components and circuits, and how to design and simulate fluid power circuits for applications. In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamental principles and analytical modeling of fluid power components, circuits, and systems. You will learn the benefits and limitations of fluid power compared with other power transmission technologies; the operation, use, and symbols of common hydraulic components; how to formulate and analyze models of hydraulic components and circuits; and how to design and predict the performance of fluid power circuits. This course is supported by the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power, and is endorsed by the National Fluid Power Association, the leading industry trade group in fluid power
What You'll Learn
- Understand benefits and limitations of fluid power
- Analyze fluid power components and systems
- Design effective hydraulic circuits
- Simulate fluid power circuits for applications
- Predict performance of fluid power systems
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to follow course instructions and complete exercises
Instructors
James D. Van De Ven, PhD
Assistant Professor
Will Durfee, PhD
Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor