2013 Houston Course Schedule

UNITED STATES
HYDRAULIC FUNDAMENTALS

HYDRAULICS WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

AUDIENCE
All individuals required to learn basic hydraulics or
intend to continue their training and eventually take the
Hydraulics with Troubleshooting course.

AUDIENCE
All personnel required to learn hydraulics and basic
troubleshooting skills.

DURATION / COST
5 Days - $3,350
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand and describe basic hydraulics theory

with emphasis on component and circuit functions
and the related measurement instrumentation.

Demonstrate circuit analysis skills in reading

schematics and diagrams, using symbol
recognition and in tracing circuit paths.

Perform circuit parameter measurements for many

different circuit configurations.

Relate the schematic drawing to where physical

measurements need to be taken to verify proper
operation.

Perform related conversions between Metric and

Imperial Measurement Systems.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to give the student a working
understanding of hydraulic fundamentals. It will include the
following topics: Pascals law and the units of pressure,
force, flow rate and differential pressure measurement.
The student will develop an understanding of simple and
moderately complex hydraulic circuits. The course
includes familiarization with the fluid power symbols of
most major fluid power components. Students will build
circuits and use lab procedures in order to develop
understanding of basic hydraulic processes. The training
sessions are designed to include a discussion of hydraulic
fundamentals followed by a practical lab session to
reinforce the students skill and knowledge.
COURSE CONTENT

Safety

Pressure, force, volume, flow rate and differential

pressure relationships

How to use a digital tachometer

Measurement techniques for circuit components

Hands-on circuit construction from schematics

Simple circuit operational analysis

PREREQUISITE
None - ATTENDING THE PNEUMATICS
FUNDAMENTALS WITH TROUBLESHOOTING IS
RECOMMENDED
OFFERINGS
January 7 - January 11
February 4 - February 8
March 4 March 8
April 8 April 12
May 6 May 10
June 10 - June 14

July 8 July 12
August 5 August 9
September 16 September 20
October 7 October 11
November 4 - November 8
December 2 December 6

This course can also be taught from the mobile

classroom or at the customers facility upon request.

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DURATION / COST
5 Days - $3,350
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand, describe and apply basic hydraulics

theory with emphasis on components and the
circuit functions and related measurement
instrumentation that can and will be used to identify
component/circuit operations and malfunctions.

Demonstrate circuit analysis skills in reading

schematics and diagrams using symbol recognition
and in tracing circuit paths.

Perform repetitive circuit parameter measurements

and analyze performance trends for proper
operation and fault finding.

Demonstrate use of various troubleshooting and

process measurement techniques.

Relate the schematic drawings to where physical

measurements are taken to identify/diagnose fault
conditions.

Perform related conversions between Metric and

Imperial measurement systems and work in both
systems.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to enhance the students
understanding of hydraulics including identifying circuit
malfunctions. Students will build circuits and use test
equipment to troubleshoot problems in order to gain the
practical experience required to locate and solve hydraulic
problems similar to those found on modern drilling equipment.
The training sessions are each designed to include a
discussion of hydraulic fundamentals followed by practical lab
sessions designed to reinforce the students skills and
troubleshooting capabilities.
COURSE CONTENT

Safety

Applying pressure, force, volume, flow rate and

differential pressure relationships for troubleshooting
purposes

Using a digital tachometer to monitor motor rotational

speeds and to evaluate motor performance.

Use measurement techniques for evaluating circuit

component performance

Hands-on circuit construction from schematics

including troubleshooting component and connection
faults

Circuit fault analysis for one or possibly multiple circuit

malfunctions
PREREQUISITE
Hydraulic Fundamentals Course Pneumatics
Fundamentals with Troubleshooting is recommended.
OFFERINGS
January 21 - January 25
February 25 - March 1
March 18 March 22
April 15 - April 19
May 13 May 17
June 17 June 21

July 22 July 26
August 12 August 16
September 30 October 4
October 14 October 18
November 11 November 15
December 9 December 13

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