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Hydraulics CPU

Introduction

The supplied hydraulics trainer helps students understand various fluid power concepts.The Hydraulics CPU contains essential information and hands-on experiences for students interested in careers involving machinery. As students construct fluid power circuits for experimentation, they discover the many uses of hydraulics and how many industries are impacted by its use. The Hydraulics CPU is available in both 10 and 15-hour formats.

Featured Careers

  • Farm equipment mechanic
  • Automotive technician
  • Aircraft technician
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Diesel mechanic

Skill Development

Technology Topics and SkillsHydraulic engineer Greg Hanson conducts a jet test to evaluate soil erodibility. Photo by Scott Bauer.  Photo from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service.

  • Career and occupational outlook
  • Academic requirements
  • History of hydraulics
  • Fluid properties
  • Open and closed hydraulic systems
  • Principles of energy
  • Pressure, force, area, volume, capacity
  • Circuit components - valves, pumps, hoses, etc.
  • Speed control
  • Circuit design and schematics
  • Computers and hydraulics

Academic Skills

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Math
  • Physical science
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Resource allocation
  • Technological literacy
  • Skills USA event alignment
  • FFA event alignment
  • TSA event alignment

What's Included

  • Applied Technologies Hydraulics courseware CD
  • Applied Technologies Hydraulics Student Guide
  • Hydraulics textbook
  • Applied Technologies hydraulics trainer board, accessories, and fluid
  • Laminated graphic symbols for hydraulic components chart
  • Fluid power videos
  • Miscellaneous materials and consumables
  • Instructor's Overview
  • Media Cruiser

Pricing

Hydraulics 10-Activity - CCA796 - $3,995.00
Hydraulics 15-Activity - CCA880 - $3,995.00
CPU Objectives


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