Industrial Hydraulics

Course Objective

The objective of the program is to provide the participants with the fundamental and the importance of physical principles of hydraulics. It is also to acquaint the participants with the hydraulic elements commonly used in industry and to develop the ability to read, design and construct simple hydraulic circuits.

Target Group

Engineers, technicians and maintenance staff who are involved in the design, operation or maintenance of hydraulic control systems

Pre-requisites:

Basic technical knowledge and able to speak, read and write in basic English & Bahasa Melayu

Duration

3 days

Course Content

• Fundamental physical principles of hydraulics:

– Physical quantities and units in hydraulics
– Basic physical laws of hydraulics
– Calculation e.g. force, speed and output

• ISO hydraulic symbols according to ISO 1219/ISO 5599

• Hydraulic system:

– Basic hydraulic system
– Advantages and disadvantages of hydraulics

• Components of hydraulic power pack

• Characteristics and function of hydraulic actuators

• Characteristics and function of hydraulic valves:

– Pressure control valves
– Directional control valves – Flow control valves
– Non-return valves

• Basic circuits with single and double-acting cylinders

• Positioning of cylinders

• Measurement of cylinder times and pressure

• Types and properties of hydraulic fluids

• Development and layout of simple controls:
– Basic hydraulic circuits

• Maintaining uniform pressure with pressure regulators

• Simulation and practical exercises

Introduction to Electro-Hydraulics

Course Objective

The objective of the program is to provide the participants with an understanding of electrical control of hydraulic elements commonly used in industry as well as to develop the ability to read, design and construct electro-hydraulic circuits.

Target Group

Engineers, technicians and maintenance staff who are involved in the design, operation or maintenance of electro-hydraulic control systems

Pre-requisites:

Successful completion of the Industrial Hydraulics Course or equivalent competencies

Duration

3 days

Course Content

  • Fundamental physical principles of electro-hydraulics:
    – Physical quantities and units in electro-hydraulics
    – Basic physical laws of electro-hydraulics
    – Calculation e.g. force, speed and output
  • Function and use of electrical and hydraulic components such as switches, push buttons and single solenoid valves
  • Recognizing and reading of electrical and hydraulic components such as switches, push buttons and single solenoid valves
  • Design, assemble, and test basic electro-hydraulic circuits
  • Recognizing and reading of electrical and hydraulic symbols
  • Development and reading of standard circuit diagrams
  • Representation of control tasks in operation diagrams
  • Direct and indirect control of actuators
  • Manual and automatic operation
  • Stroke and pressure-dependent controls
  • Interlocking circuits
  • Rapid traverse circuits