This module will explain:
1. The relationship between hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical drives.
2. The differences between hydraulic systems on different machines.
3. The different priorities engineers apply when design hydraulic systems.
4. Common strategies used by hydraulic engineers to achieve their design priorities.
This module is intended to clarify the differences between all types of hydraulic equipment and design.
People who are responsible for hydraulic equipment in the following ways:
Operating a range of hydraulic equipment.
Maintaining a range of hydraulic equipment.
Purchasing hydraulic equipment.
Managing equipment that contains hydraulic valves.
Designers of all hydraulic equipment.
Students are expected to be familiar with:
1. Where hydraulic fluid power is used e.g. types of machines and industries.