Fluid Cleanliness Control

Students are expected to be familiar with the:

• 1. Fundamental principles of how hydraulic equipment works.
• 2. Where it is used and what types of equipment is used for each function.

• Applies to all fluid power sectors e.g. Industrial and mobile.
• Relevant to all areas of hydraulics with higher performance servo and proportional equipment being more critical.
• Critical knowledge for hydraulic designer and maintenance personnel.

• 1. What fluid contamination is
• 2. The importance of minimising fluid contamination
• 3. Sources of fluid contamination.
• 4. Methods of controlling or reducing fluid contamination

Here are some excellent contamination information datasheets from Parker

1. Contamination Basics

2. Contamination Types and Sources

3. Fluid Cleanliness Standards