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- Level Foundation
- Duration 19 hours
- Course by University of Minnesota
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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.Modules
Course Welcome
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- Promotional video
- Course Overview
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- Start Here!
- Syllabus
- Simscape Fluids (formerly SimHydraulics) Information
What is Fluid Power?
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3
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- What is fluid power?
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Fluid Power compared to Electric Motors
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- Learning objectives
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Fundamentals of Fluid Power via the Cylinder
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4
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4
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- Introducing the Cylinder
- Fluid power variables and units
- Theory: Two fundamental laws, important to fluid power
- Efficiency
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- Objectives
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Test Your Knowledge
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3
Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Week 1 Quiz
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Discussions
- Main Forum (Week 1)
- Experience with Fluid Power
- Fluid Power Actuators
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- Homework problems
Schematic Diagram
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- Schematic Diagrams
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- Objectives
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Fluid Power Conduits
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4
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- Introducing Conduits
- Fluid Viscosity
- Pressure Drop in Pipes
- Pressure Drop in Fittings
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- Objectives
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Test Your Knowledge
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4
Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Week 2
4
Discussions
- Main Forum (Week 2)
- Moody Diagram
- Analyze the Moody diagram
- Plumbing efficient fluid power systems
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- Homework problems
Valves
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3
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3
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- Valve Introduction
- Theory: Orifice flow
- Check Valves
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- Objectives
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Pumps Part 1
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3
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3
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- Introducing Pumps
- Library of Pumps
- Pump Flow Ripple
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- Objectives
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Pumps Part 2
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3
Videos
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3
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- Pumping Efficiency
- Basic Hydraulic Power Supply
- Pump Application: Hydrostatic transmission
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- Objectives
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Test your knowledge
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Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Week 3
3
Discussions
- Main Forum (Week 3)
- Pumping Efficiency
- Pilot-operated Pressure Relief Valve
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- Homework Problems
Predicting Performance Through Simulation
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- Simulation
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- Objectives
- Using Simscape Fluids in MATLAB Online
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Test Your Knowledge
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Discussion
2
Discussions
- Main Forum (Week 4)
- Share your projects
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- Homework problems
- Week 4 Quiz: *THERE IS NO QUIZ FOR THIS WEEK.
Fluid Properties
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3
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3
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- Hydraulic Fluids
- Fluid Compressibility
- Fluid Inertia
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- Objectives
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Test your knowledge
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Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Week 5
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- Main Forum (Week 5)
- Water-hammer phenomenon
- Water as a hydraulic fluid
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- Homework problems
Accumulators
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- Accumulators
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- Objectives
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Servovalves
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3
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- Introduction to Servohydraulics
- Servovalve Operation
- Servohydraulic Circuit
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- Objectives
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles
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3
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3
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- Introduction to Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles
- Hydraulic Hybrid Architectures
- Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles: Component Sizing & System Simulation
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- Objectives
- Video Slides
- Background Material
Course Wrap-up
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- Course Summary
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- Video Slides
Test Your Knowledge
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Discussion
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Week 6 Quiz
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Discussions
- Main Forum (Week 6)
- Homework problem 10
- Homework problem 11
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- Homework Problems
Auto Summary
Explore the highest power density in power-transmission technologies with "Fundamentals of Fluid Power." This foundational course delves into fluid power components, circuits, and systems, teaching you to design, simulate, and analyze their performance. Supported by the National Science Foundation and endorsed by the National Fluid Power Association, it offers 1140 minutes of in-depth content. Ideal for science and engineering enthusiasts, the course is available via Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options.
James D. Van De Ven, PhD
Will Durfee, PhD