DIET 2001 Heavy Equipment Hydraulics
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: All Required
DIET 1000 - Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety (201003L)
Course Description:
This course introduces the student to basic hydraulic fundamentals, components, system servicing, symbols and schematics. The student will learn component operation and service techniques for maintaining a hydraulic system. The student will also learn to identify the ISO symbols used on hydraulic schematics and to trace the hydraulic schematics. Topics include: general system operation; basic hydraulic principles; hydraulic system components; hydraulic pumps; hydraulic control valves; load sensing pressure control systems; pilot operated hydraulic system operation; and hydraulic actuators.