Hydraulic & Pneumatic Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems are widely used in industry as means to transmit power, control motion and to do work. Tradesmen and Technicians are often required to assist in maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

In order to be effective in the field, knowledge of hydraulic fundamentals is required. This course is intended to provide a basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic theory, component operation and circuit design.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to

• Understand the hydraulic theory, based on principles of physics and fluid mechanics
• Determine the terminology and circuit schematics
• Obtain knowledge of the components in a hydraulic system, their functions and operating details
• Understand the process of system design
• Ability to specify components required for a simple hydraulic system
• Ability to complete a standard series of lab exercises involving hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
• Acquire knowledge on circuit troubleshooting techniques

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for mechanical, operation, production, maintenance engineers and senior technicians.

Course Outline

Day 1
Introduction

• Background
• Introduction to hydraulics
• Principles of Power Hydraulics

Actuators
Fluids, Reservoirs, Filters

Day 2
Pumps
Directional Control

Day 3
Flow Control
Pressure Control

Day 4
Valve Design and Control
Accessory Equipment

Day 5
Hydraulic Circuits
Lab Circuit Exercises
Learning Methods

• Topic Discussion
• Individual reading and Study
• Summary Notes
• Film Viewing and Analysis
• Circuit Design
• Tests and Assignments
• Lab Exercises

Course Methodology

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concepts
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self Questionaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation

Course Fees

This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Course Timings

Daily Course Timings
08:00 - 08:20 Morning Coffee / Tea
08:20 - 10:00 First Session
10:00 - 10:20 Coffee / Tea / Snacks
10:20 - 12:20 Second Session
12:20 - 13:30 Lunch Break & Prayer Break
13:30 - 15:00 Last Session