BSEN 4250

BSEN 4250.  Hydraulic Control Systems Design (3) Lecture 2, Lab 3. Prerequisites CIVL 3010 or MECH 3030. Principles of energy transfer by means of fluid power. Design of hydraulic control systems using prime movers, valves, actuators, and accessories. Spring.
 
Required for students in the Forest Engineering curriculum.

Textbook: Eaton Corporation Training. 2001. Industrial Hydraulics Manual, ISBN 0-9634162-0-0. Eaton Corporation, 15151 Highway 5, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2079.

Course Objectives: Provide students an understanding of the design, use, and analysis of hydraulic circuits. Specific goals are:
  1. Analyze the construction, function, and operation of hydraulic components used in stationary and mobile power systems, including pumps, valves, actuators, and other hydraulic accessories.
  2. Assemble and test hydraulic circuits that employ both hydraulic and electrical controls.
  3. Design hydraulic circuits to meet specified needs, including sizing and selection of components to achieve design criteria.
Topics
Introduction to Hydraulics
Principles of Power Hydraulics
Hydraulic Pumps
Actuators
Valves
        Directional Controls
        Pressure Controls
        Flow Controls
Proportional Valves
Servo Valves
Hydraulic Systems and Circuit Design
Electrical Controls
Hydraulic Control Systems

Course contributes to the professional component by serving as one of the engineering science and engineering design courses.

Course contributes to the following program outcomes:  a) knowledge of math, science, and engineering, c) design a system, component, or process, (e) identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, and k) techniques, skills and engineering tools for practice.