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Fundamentals of Fluid Power
Learn core principles of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, from basic components to advanced applications.
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Free course
Intermediate
Skill Level
17 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This comprehensive engineering course explores the fundamentals of fluid power systems, covering hydraulic and pneumatic technologies. Led by Professors James D. Van De Ven and Will Durfee, students learn to analyze components, design circuits, and simulate system performance using industry-standard tools. The course combines theoretical principles with practical applications in modern engineering contexts.
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What you'll learn
Master fundamental principles of fluid power systems
Analyze hydraulic and pneumatic components and circuits
Design and simulate fluid power systems
Understand fluid properties and their effects
Evaluate system efficiency and performance
Use simulation tools for system analysis
Apply concepts to real-world applications
Explore advanced hydraulic systems and hybrid vehicles
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This course includes:
353 Minutes PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This engineering course provides a comprehensive introduction to fluid power systems, covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The curriculum explores hydraulic and pneumatic components, circuit analysis, system design, and performance simulation. Students learn about power transmission, efficiency analysis, and advanced applications including servo systems and hybrid vehicles. The course emphasizes both analytical modeling and hands-on simulation using industry tools.
Week 1: Fundamentals of Fluid Power
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Week 2: Components and Concepts: Part 1
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Week 3: Components and Concepts: Part 2
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 4: Predicting Performance Through Simulation
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Week 5: Fluid Properties
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 6: Advanced Components and Systems and Course Summary
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
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