Objectives:
- Introduction to
fluid power systems
- Design and
implementation of control
systems
- Application of
systems modeling and
dynamic systems concept
Fluid power plays an important role in industry.
Uses of fluid power
include
machine tools, off-road vehicles, material testing systems etc. One
objective
of this course is to introduce students to this exciting field through
hands on
exercises of connecting up fluid power circuits and observing how they
operate.
The second objective of the course is to provide students with hands on
experience in designing and implementing control systems for real
systems.
This course can be used to satisfy the senior lab
requirement.
Pre-requisite: Thorough understanding of
materials in
ME 3281 or equivalent; instructor's consent
Format:
- One two hour lecture
per week
- Two 2 hour lab
sessions per week
- Guest lectures from
industry
Fluid Power Internship Opportunities!
 
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