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Pneumatic and Hydraulic Test Devices (ATI01)

This lesson presents operating principles and procedures for using a variety of test devices including manometers, test gages, portable pneumatic and hydraulic calibrators, and pneumatic and hydraulic deadweight testers. Selection of the appropriate test device for a particular instrument calibration is also discussed.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Hydraulic System Operation (A9501)

This lesson covers the components of hydraulic systems and explains how the components function together to operate a hydraulic system. Interpretation of hydraulic schematics is also taught.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Hydraulic Pressure Controls (A9503)

This lesson covers types of pressure control valves, their functions in hydraulic systems and some of their applications. The lesson discusses the principles of hydraulic pressure control with specific applications of check valves, pressure relief valves, direct-acting valves, pilot operated valves, normally- open valves, unloading valves, counterbalance valves, sequence valves, and pressure reducing valves.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Hydraulic Pumps, Pumping Principles, and Accumulators (A9502)

This lesson covers hydraulic pumps and accumulators. The lesson shows and explains the functions of pumps in hydraulic systems and the operating principles of different types of pumps. Common maintenance procedures performed on pumps, procedures for inspecting and monitoring pump efficiency, operating principles of different types of accumulators, common maintenance procedures, and pre-charging accumulators are also covered.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Directional and Flow Controls (A9504)

This lesson covers types of directional control valves and flow control valves, their functions in a hydraulic system, and some of their applications. This lesson shows four-way, three-position directional control valves and explains different ways they can be centered, actuated, piloted, and drained. This lesson also covers different flow control valve designs and explains how pressure differential affects flow.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Hydraulic Actuators (A9505)

This lesson discusses the designs, operating principles, and maintenance of hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors. The lesson shows and explains pressure and flow requirements for hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motor performance. Test procedures for checking internal leakage in a cylinder are also demonstrated.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Actuator Cylinders

This is the twelfth lesson in the iKNOW Industrial Hydraulic Power Library. This lesson describes the various cylinders used in hydraulic actuators. It also describes the operation of a cylinder controlled by regulating flow or pressure, and the purpose of a cylinder leak test.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Hydraulic Motors

This is the final lesson in the iKNOW Industrial Hydraulic Power Library. General knowledge of hydraulic schematics is required. Review of the lesson, Hydraulic Schematics, is recommended. This lesson describes various hydraulic motors and their functions. It also describes the operation of various hydrostatic drive circuits and the function of components and flowpath in a braking circuit.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Flow Control Valves

This is the eleventh lesson in the iKNOW Industrial Hydraulic Power Library. The lesson demonstrates how to determine speed and flow rates and differential pressure. It describes various valves, their components, and their uses.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Pressure Control Valve Applications

This is the ninth lesson in the iKNOW Industrial Hydraulic Power Library. This lesson describes the proper operation of pressure control valves used in various applications.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Directional Control Principles

This is the tenth lesson in the iKNOW Industrial Hydraulic Power Library. This lesson describes various directional control valves. The lesson explains the function of the ports on a directional control valve and instructs the process of tracing the various flow paths through the valve. The lesson also describes the centering conditions and piloting arrangements commonly used with directional control valves.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Pressure Control Operation

The eighth lesson in the iKNOW Industrial Hydraulic Power Library, this lesson presents various pressure control valves, their operation, and components.

Professional Development Hours: 1
$23.00

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for Hydraulics

Hydraulics is a mechanical function that operates through the force of liquid pressure. In hydraulics-based systems, mechanical movement is produced by pumped liquid, typically through hydraulic cylinders moving pistons.

Hydraulics allows machines to transmit force from one point to another using an incompressible fluid. In most cases, this also increases the force applied at one end for a given amount of effort. Hydraulics work on the same principle as the mechanical lever, a simple machine that functions like a seesaw

They are available as oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil (invert) emulsions, and water-glycol blends. Water-based fluids can provide suitable lubrication characteristics but must be monitored to avoid problems.