OCG - Mechatronics 3
School District of Oconee County
Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics
(Mechatronics 3)
Course Number: 621203CW
Mechatronics is a new field involving the setup, maintenance, and repair of automated manufacturing systems. The skills required of a mechatronics technician involve problem solving, integrated electrical systems, fluid power, electronics, computer controls, PLCs, instrumentation, robotics, and information technology. Mechatronics combines a host of integrated skills that can be applied in a variety of careers. Mechatronics 3 uses prior knowledge from Mechatronics 1 and 2 to develop proficiency in the area of fluid power; hydraulics and pneumatics. Various applications of fluid power will be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced.
South Carolina Standards: (List the standards students are expected to master in this course)
Demonstrate hydraulic system safety.
- Explain the principles of hydraulics and hydraulic fluids.
- Identify hydraulic components (supply elements, control valves, and actuators).
- Explain hydraulic systems (forces, speed, friction, flow, and pressure).
- Identify types of hydraulic pumps.
- Identify types of hydraulic motors.
- Demonstrate pneumatic safety.
- Calculate the physical characteristics and compressibility of gases (Pascal’s law and Boyle’s law).
- Describe the pneumatic transmission of energy.
- Identify types of compressors.
- Analyze the principles of compressor operation and compressed-air treatment.
- Construct pneumatic systems from components and symbols.
- Demonstrate the ability to read, construct, and interpret fluid power symbols as well as fluid power diagrams.
- Demonstrate correct installation and maintenance as well as preventive maintenance techniques for fluid power systems using service manuals.
- Troubleshoot and repair fluid power systems using service manuals and gauges.
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