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EGR 1217 Fluid Power & Control

Fundamentals and basic applications of fluid power components, systems, controls and accessories. The design parameters and the terminology required to specify and plan fluid power systems. Basic electrical and Programmable Logic Control (PLC) control of fluid power components. One classroom, three lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes
  • Evaluate the construction and operation of fluid power cylinders.
  • Apply pneumatic principles.
  • Evaluate the construction and operation of directional control valves.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of standard fluid power components and the construction and operation of common fluid power circuits.
  • Apply electrical control of fluid power components.
Credit Hours: 2
  • Classroom: 1 hour
  • Lab: 3 hours
  • Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
  • Department: Automation and Control Technology
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 13, Rm 122
Faculty: Fullard
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: B Term
Course Fee: $20.00
Open Seats: 8
Meets: TTH from 12:00PM to 3:40PM
Section: 100
Open Seats: 8
Meets: TTH from
12:00PM to 3:40PM
Section: 100