MEGT 2260 Syllabus

Subject Code

MEGT

Course Number

2260

Course Title

Fluid Power

Prerequisites

Corequisites

MATH 1111

Terms Offered

Offered: Fall

Credit Hours

(2-3-3)

Course Description

This course studies the transportation of energy in liquid and gas systems and introduces the student to HVAC and cooling towers. Topics include fundamental fluid theory and application, storage, control, components, symbols, circuits, and cooling processes. The course emphasizes hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The course includes hands-on laboratory exercises such as pump selection and building circuits on hydraulic trainers.

Course Outcomes

Concepts of Fluid Power

  •   Explain what fluid power is and differentiate between hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components
  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fluid power systems
  • Demonstrate the difference between laminar and turbulent flow
  • Find Reynolds number and pipe friction factors
  • Demonstrate head loss, flow and power requirements in fluid systems


Physical Properties of Fluids
  • Describe liquids and gases
  • Define specific weight, density, specific gravity, kinematic viscosity, absolute viscoscity, viscosity index, pressure, head and force
  • Perform observations and calculation to determine properties of fluids and gases in various applications


Energy and Power in Fluid Systems
  • Summarize Pascal’s Law
  • Examine liquid systems using Bernouilli’s equations

  • Establish an understanding of flow rates and pumping efficiency
  • Explain the phenomenon of pump cavitation and identify ways to eliminate its occurrence
  • Demonstrate the interactions of pressure, volume and temperature of a gas according to the perfect gas law

Fluid Components

  • Perform analyses of the operation and function of components in hydraulic and pneumatic systems by constructing circuits
  • Perform maintenance and inspections on positive displacement and dynamic pumps
  • Describe methods to select pumps.
  • Describe the purpose, construction and operation of various control valves and relief systems
  • Choose standard piping components and be able to select piping and fittings
  • Identify symbols used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems


HVAC and Cooling Towers

  • Describe the components of a refrigeration system and their operation
  • Explain the components and functions of cooling towers.
  • Establish air properties for HVAC systems and components using a psychometric chart
  • Examine HVAC and cooling tower operations