Fundamentals of Mobile Hydraulics for Designers and Engineers
Course Overview
The course will provide participants with an introduction to mobile hydraulic fundamentals, terminology, and common components (cylinders, motors, valves, pumps, routing, reservoirs, and filtration).
Learning Objectives
- Identify component symbols and their functions in a hydraulic circuit.
- Understand and evaluate common failure modes for components in a hydraulic circuit
- Understand continuous and intermittent duty for Pump ratings
- Understand the selection of valve configurations for fixed and variable displacement pumps.
- Understand cooler sizing recommendations, filtration requirements and reservoir basic sizing.
Target Audience
This course was developed for engineers or technical staff responsible for the design, specification, procurement, quality, or assembly of mobile hydraulic systems.
Prerequisites
This introductory-level course includes equations that need to be solved with algebra. Individuals with prior experience with hydraulic systems may find this course a review of the fundamentals, with the addition of mobile design considerations.
In-Person
The in-person session will be held in the training facility at RFA Engineering, 12986 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
- This learning event is worth 18 PDHs
Class Cost: $850/student
- Cost includes training binder
- Lunch and snacks will be provided for students participating in person.
Dates
May 14-15, 2024 Class Time: 8 - 4 pm Central
May 16, 2024 Class Time: 8 - 12noon Central
Instructor
Neil Skoog is a Certified Fluid Power Specialist providing training, design, service, and sales support with over 40 years of field experience in the Fluid Power Industry. Neil is a former Adjunct Professor at Edison State Community College, Piqua Ohio. He has served on the Board of Directors for the International Fluid Power Society. Neil has conducted numerous training courses throughout North and South America on a wide variety of topics and skill levels. He holds several US Patents for various hydraulic components, systems, and concepts.