MECH 1330 - *(Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits

This course is a study of the basic pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits in a mechatronics system. Topics covered will include the functions and properties of control elements; measuring pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits; troubleshooting techniques and strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions; and systematic preventive maintenance and safety of (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic components. Technical documentation such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, displacement step diagrams and function charts will also be covered.

Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall (Gallatin), Spring (Gallatin, Cookeville)
Contact Hours: 30 lecture hours, 30 lab hours per semester

Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Division: Mathematics and Science
Department: Mechatronics

Credits: (3)

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