2021-2022 Course Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Course Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DIET 2001 - Heavy Equipment Hydraulics


Prerequisite: DIET 1000  
This course introduces the student to basic hydraulic fundamentals, components, system servicing, symbols and schematics. The student will learn component operation and service techniques for maintaining a hydraulic system. The student will also learn to identify the ISO symbols used on hydraulic schematics and to trace the hydraulic schematics. Topics include: general system operation; basic hydraulic principles; hydraulic system components; hydraulic control valves; load sensing pressure control systems; pilot operated hydraulic system operation; and hydraulic actuators.  Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $60 supply fee in addition to tuition and fees.  Fees are subject to change at the end of any semester. Contact hours: Class - 2.21, Lab - 8.99. Credit hours: 6 (T)