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Fundamentals of Fluid Power

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Course Summary

Learn about fluid power and its applications in various industries. This course covers the fundamental principles of fluid power, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and their components.

Key Learning Points

Understand the properties of fluids and how they apply to fluid power systems
Learn about hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their components
Explore the applications of fluid power in various industries

Learning Outcomes

Ability to design and analyze fluid power systems
Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic components and their functions
Knowledge of fluid power applications in various industries

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of physics and mathematics
Familiarity with mechanical engineering concepts

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Description

Fluid power has the highest power density of all conventional power-transmission technologies. Learn the benefits and limitations of fluid power, how to analyze fluid power components and circuits, and how to design and simulate fluid power circuits for applications.

In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamental principles and analytical modeling of fluid power components, circuits, and systems. You will learn the benefits and limitations of fluid power compared with other power transmission technologies; the operation, use, and symbols of common hydraulic components; how to formulate and analyze models of hydraulic components and circuits; and how to design and predict the performance of fluid power circuits. This course is supported by the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power, and is endorsed by the National Fluid Power Association, the leading industry trade group in fluid power.

Outline

Week 1: Fundamentals of Fluid Power
Promotional video
Course Overview
What is fluid power?
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Fluid Power compared to Electric Motors
Introducing the Cylinder
Fluid power variables and units
Theory: Two fundamental laws, important to fluid power
Efficiency
Start Here!
Syllabus
Simscape Fluids (formerly SimHydraulics) Information
Learning objectives
Video Slides
Background Material
Objectives
Video Slides
Background Material
Homework problems
Week 1 Quiz

Week 2: Components and Concepts: Part 1
Schematic Diagrams
Introducing Conduits
Fluid Viscosity
Pressure Drop in Pipes
Pressure Drop in Fittings
Objectives
Video Slides
Background Material
Objectives
Video Slides
Background Material
Homework problems
Week 2

Week 3: Components and Concepts: Part 2
Valve Introduction
Theory: Orifice flow
Check Valves
Introducing Pumps
Library of Pumps
Pump Flow Ripple
Pumping Efficiency
Basic Hydraulic Power Supply
Pump Application: Hydrostatic transmission
Objectives
Video Slides
Background Material
Objectives
Video Slides
Background Material
Objectives
Video Slides
Background Material
Homework Problems
Week 3

Week 4: Predicting Performance Through Simulation
Simulation
Objectives
Using Simscape Fluids in MATLAB Online
Video Slides
Background Material
Homework problems
Week 4 Quiz: *THERE IS NO QUIZ FOR THIS WEEK.

Week 5: Fluid Properties
Hydraulic Fluids
Fluid Compressibility
Fluid Inertia
Objectives
Video Slides
Background Material
Homework problems
Week 5

Week 6: Advanced Components and Systems and Course Summary
Accumulators
Introduction to Servohydraulics
Servovalve Operation
Servohydraulic Circuit
Introduction to Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles
Hydraulic Hybrid Architectures
Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles: Component Sizing & System Simulation
Course Summary
Objectives
Video Slides
Background Material
Objectives
Video Slides
Background Material
Objectives
Video Slides
Background Material
Video Slides
Homework Problems
Week 6 Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Fluid Power course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users found the course to be informative and practical. The course covers the fundamentals of fluid power and its applications in various industries.

Pros from User Reviews

Informative and practical course
Real-world examples to explain the concepts
Good pacing of the course
The instructor is knowledgeable and engaging
The course material is well-structured and easy to follow

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course too basic
The course could benefit from more advanced topics
The quizzes could be more challenging
The course does not provide hands-on experience
The course could benefit from more interactive elements

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