Academic Programs
Fluid Power Technology, Diploma
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| Locations: Granite Falls and Worthington. | Links to: Printer friendly version Program video tour Faculty/Program webpage |
Fluid power is the technology of generating, controlling, and applying smooth, effective power of pumped or compressed fluid, either a liquid (hydraulics) or air (pneumatics) to push, pull, rotate, regulate, or drive virtually all of the mechanisms of modern industry.
Fluid Power Technicians perform such tasks as:
- Designing fluid power systems.
- Installing fluid power systems and components, such as pumps, motors, compressors, valves, cylinders, and accessories.
- Troubleshooting and maintaining fluid power systems on such equipment as industrial machines, construction and agricultural machines, airplanes, ships, over-the-road vehicles and material handling devices.
- Testing and manufacturing fluid power systems and components.
- Conducting research on new concepts, applications, and improvements of fluid power systems.
- Manufacturing components and systems.
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Marketing and selling fluid power systems, working closely with customers of fluid power manufacturers and distributors.
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| Electrical Theory I/Lab | 3 | |
| Hydraulic Theory | 4 | |
| Fluid Power Hydraulic Lab | 3 | |
| Fluid Power Calculations | 2 | |
| Auto Cad | 2 | |
| Credits Fall - Year 1 | 14 | |
| Spring - Year 1 | ||
| FLPW 1120 | Pneumatics Theory | 3 |
| Electrical Theory II | 2 | |
| Electromechanical Theory | 2 | |
| Fluid Power Lab II | 3 | |
| Credits Spring - Year 1 | 10 | |
| Fall - Year 2 | ||
| FLPW 2100 | Advanced Systems Calculations | 3 |
| Advanced System Lab I | 4 | |
| Circuit Design and Control Theory | 3 | |
| Programmable Logic Controls | 3 | |
| Total Credits Fall - Year 2 | 13 | |
| Spring Year - 2 | ||
| FLPW 2126 | Systems Analysis | 4 |
| Advanced Systems Lab II | 4 | |
| Proportional and Servo Control Theory | 2 | |
| Second Year Technical Project | 2 | |
| Credits Spring - Year 2 | 12 | |
| Technical Electives | 8 | |
| General Education Or Related Electives | 10 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 67 |
Notes:
Updated: 2/4/20