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Course Title: Industrial Hydraulics
Location: San Joaquin Field Division
Sponsor: O&M Training Center
Participants:

H.E.P. Mechanics, Operators, and Utility Craftsworkers

Class Limits: Minimum 4, Maximum 6
Class Dates:
Time:

0730 to 1530 hours, 4 Days
32 Hours

Instructor: Paul Calder
Course Information: A 32-hour course to help participants understand and improve their knowledge of industrial hydraulics. The course includes hydraulic theory, application, troubleshooting, and hands-on.
Class Prerequisites: Participants should read Chapter 1 and 2 of “Vickers Industrial Hydraulics Manual”, or have basic hydraulic background. This manual should be available in your Field Division Library.

Class Subjects

Day One – 8 Hours Day Two – 8 Hours
  • History & laws of hydraulics

  • Pressure defined & advantages of hydraulics

  • Symbols

  • Flow & velocity

  • Hydraulic fluids

  • Viscosity

  • Storage & handling fluids

  • Piping & seals

  • Hydraulic pumps

Day Three – 8 Hours Day Four – 8 Hours
  • Reservoirs

  • Fluid conditioners

  • Actuators

  • Directional control valves

  • Flow control valves

  • Pressure control valves

  • Accessories

  • Troubleshooting & schematics