Course Description

Course Code : SKU Course Code

Course Code: INDR1010 This course has been designed to provide individuals with Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems knowledge. The training is based around practical hands on teaching to develop and or improve individual’s skills and knowledge.


Course Objectives

To have awareness of safety issues regarding Pneumatic / Hydraulic systems. To be able to construct a number of basic Pneumatic and Electro Pneumatic circuits by using a variety of control methods to adjust working pressure, operating speed, timed and sequenced operations. To gain understanding of components that make up a basic hydraulic system. To be familiar with basic maintenance considerations. To be aware of the more common graphic symbols used in Pneumatic/Hydraulic diagrams and use them to identify the components in a variety of diagrams.

Course Features

Supply to the system. Pump characteristics. The basic elements of a system. Control of movement. Types of actuators - Single, double acting and rotary. Speed control - Meter in and meter out principles. Pressure control. Sequence circuits - Using pressure control and time control. Understanding ISO symbols and Pneumatic and hydraulic symbols. Study of industrial circuits diagrams. Fault finding and system set up.