MET 432Fluid Power
Principles of fluid flow, hydraulic components, and hydraulic circuits having application to industry. MET 432 Fluid Power (3) This course studies fluid motion, flow, and energy losses, as well as, fluid storage and distribution. Specific devices are examined, including hydraulic pumps and air compressors; hydraulic and pneumatic actuators such as motors and cylinders; and fluid power circuit valves and other ancillary devices. Heat transfer in fluid power circuits is evaluated. Fluid power circuit design is presented using electrical and electronic controls with ladder logic programming.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “ME 300 or MET 330 or MET 332 Enforced Concurrent at Enrollment: MET 331W or MET 431”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Spring (1 program).
Required in (1)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S. (Behrend)