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Fluid Power
Courses
| FP01 |
Basic Pneumatics |
| FP02 |
Basic Hydraulics |
| FP03 |
Pneumatic Logic 1 |
| FP04 |
Pneumatic Logic 11 |
| FP05 |
Proportional Hydraulics |
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See Also
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Mechanical Engineering
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Introduction
The majority of fluid power courses in this section have
been designed to provide a progressive understanding of the principles,
components and circuitry used in pneumatic and hydraulic applications.
The purpose being to provide maintenance staff with
sound fault finding and maintenance techniques.
However, as with any of our listed courses, the content
can be modified to suit the client's precise requirements and trainee's
learning needs.
Related subjects are also included in Section 7 -
Mechanical Engineering, offering courses on specialist hose/pipework
and principles of lubrication.
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Title: Basic Pneumatics
Code No: FP01
Content:
The course provides an explanation of pneumatic
components, symbols and systems and uses practical examples to build
and demonstrate a range of pneumatic circuits.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• describe the principle of operation and application of a range of
pneumatic valves in common use
• recognise and interpret CETOP symbols and circuit diagrams
• recognise the technique of using conventional pneumatic valves to
perform logic functions
• diagnose and rectify faults in pneumatic systems
Prerequisites:
None
Participants:
Open
Duration:
4 days
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Title: Basic Hydraulics
Code No: FP02
Content:
The course provides an explanation of hydraulic
components, symbols and systems and uses practical examples to build
and demonstrate a range of hydraulic circuits.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• describe the principle of operation and application of a
range of hydraulic valves and equipment in common use
• recognise and interpret CETOP symbols and circuit
diagrams
• understand the basic principles of hydraulic flow and
pressure
• diagnose and rectify faults in hydraulic systems
Prerequisites:
None
Participants:
Open
Duration:
4 days
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Title: Pneumatic Logic 1
Code No: FP03
Content:
The course provides an explanation of pneumatic logic
control systems and uses practical examples to build and demonstrate a
range of pneumatic logic circuits.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• recognise the advantages of using logic language to describe machine
operations
• be aware of modular construction of moving part devices
such as 'OR', 'AND', 'NOT', 'YES', and 'MEMORY' and
describe their function in circuits
• recognise and interpret logic symbols
• use truth tables
• design and build simple logic circuits.
• build a fully interlocked sequential type circuit
• describe methods of preventing opposing signals
• describe the operation of safety circuits
• diagnose and rectify simple faults in pneumatic logic systems
Prerequisites:
Personnel should have a knowledge of programmable
logic controllers.
Participants:
Open
Duration:
4 days
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Title: Pneumatic Logic II
Code No: FP04
Content:
The course builds on the learning from the 'Pneumatic
Logic1' course and provides an explanation of advanced pneumatic logic
systems using practical examples.
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• list the advantages of using pneumatic logic equipment
• be aware of how AND, OR , NOT, YES and MEMORY valves are used
to control conditions on machine tools
• connect Crouzet front connection sub-bases in series or parallel as
determined by selector link position 2.2 or 2.3
• assemble a Crouzet SEQUENCER SYSTEM and describe the method of
operation
• use G.R.A.F.C.E.T. to simplify circuit design and construction
• assemble a Compair-Maxam POLYLOG SYSTEM and describe the method of
operation
• interpret circuit and sequence diagrams used to represent this
type of equipment
• diagnose and rectify faults in pneumatic logic systems
Prerequisites:
Participants should have previously attended the
Pneumatic Logic 1 course or have a good working knowledge of pneumatic
logic equipment.
Participants:
Open
Duration:
4 days
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Title: Proportional Hydraulics
Code No: FP05
Content:
The course provides an explanation of electro and
proportional hydraulic systems, describing the function and
construction of proportional hydraulic valves in common use
(directional, flow and pressure) and uses practical examples for
demonstration and learning.
Ojectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• describe the functions and construction of electro-hydraulic valves
in common use
• design simple ladder diagrams
• describe the operation of common electrical devices such as
solenoids, relays, proximity switches and pressure switches
• design and build a simple electro-hydraulic circuit
• describe in 'block' form the operation and function of single and
double channel drive cards (ramps, direction and speed)
• interpret step function or motion diagrams
• describe, in 'block' form, closed loop control using feedback
transducers
• measure and set the parameters of an electronic drive card
• diagnose and rectify faults in electro-hydraulic and
proportional hydraulic systems
Prerequisites:
Participants should have previously attended the
'Basic Hydraulics' course or have a good working knowledge of hydraulic
systems.
Participants:
Open
Duration:
4 days
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Title: Electro-Pneumatic
Regulator Valves
Code No: FP07
Content:
The course provides an introduction to the Honeywell
set-up, calibration and working principles of this type of valve.
Lucifer and Joucomatic electro-pneumatic pressure
regulating valves and using practical demonstrations details the
NB: other valve types can be demonstrated on request
Objectives:
On completion of the course participants will be able
to:
• describe the basic operation of manual and proportional
controlled pressure regulating valves
• set up and calibrate pneumatic pressure regulating valves
• carry out fault diagnosis and maintenance on pneumatic pressure
regulating valves
Prerequisites:
Engineering background
Participants:
Open
Duration:
1 day
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