Fundamentals of Fluid Power
Learn core principles of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, from basic components to advanced applications.
Learn core principles of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, from basic components to advanced applications.
This comprehensive engineering course explores the fundamentals of fluid power systems, covering hydraulic and pneumatic technologies. Led by Professors James D. Van De Ven and Will Durfee, students learn to analyze components, design circuits, and simulate system performance using industry-standard tools. The course combines theoretical principles with practical applications in modern engineering contexts.
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What you'll learn
Master fundamental principles of fluid power systems
Analyze hydraulic and pneumatic components and circuits
Design and simulate fluid power systems
Understand fluid properties and their effects
Evaluate system efficiency and performance
Use simulation tools for system analysis
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5 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This engineering course provides a comprehensive introduction to fluid power systems, covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The curriculum explores hydraulic and pneumatic components, circuit analysis, system design, and performance simulation. Students learn about power transmission, efficiency analysis, and advanced applications including servo systems and hybrid vehicles. The course emphasizes both analytical modeling and hands-on simulation using industry tools.
Week 1: Fundamentals of Fluid Power
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Week 2: Components and Concepts: Part 1
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Week 3: Components and Concepts: Part 2
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 4: Predicting Performance Through Simulation
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Week 5: Fluid Properties
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 6: Advanced Components and Systems and Course Summary
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
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Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota
James D. Van De Ven is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, where he operates the Mechanical Energy and Power Systems (MEPS) Laboratory. He earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 2006. Prior to his current position, he was an assistant professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 2007 to 2011 and a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Minnesota in the National Science Foundation-sponsored Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power.Dr. Van De Ven's research interests include efficient energy conversion, energy storage, fluid power, kinematics, and machine design.
Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor
Will Durfee is a professor and director of Design Education in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He holds an A.B. degree in engineering and applied physics from Harvard University, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His professional interests encompass the design of medical devices, rehabilitation engineering, advanced orthotics, biomechanics, and the physiology of human muscle, including electrical stimulation.
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