Hydraulics & System Troubleshooting
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$2395
Hands-On
4 Days
CEU ELIGIBLE
At the end of this training program attendees will be able to:
- Understand the basic hydraulic components, how they work, and their function in a hydraulic circuit.
- Understand and interpret hydraulic schematics, and implement safe work practices.
- Understand how fluids must be positively confined through the entire system and prevented from going anywhere except where we want them to go.
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Why You should take this training program
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The extreme flexibility of hydraulic elements can create a number of problems. Participants learn how fluids must be positively confined through the entire system and prevented from going anywhere except where we want them to go.
There is no magical way to troubleshoot a hydraulic system; it is the logical analysis of basic facts and principles. Through the hands-on hydraulic troubleshooting training program and hydraulic safety training, participants will construct, operate, and troubleshoot systems using common hydraulic components.
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Upon completion of this training program, the attendee will receive a certificate of completion. Please contact your state or local licensing agency to determine if this training program is accepted for Continuing Education recognition by the agency.
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Who Should Take This Training Program
This is a basic training program, without any prerequisites, that helps you develop a solid foundation to build your troubleshooting knowledge and skills. So don’t worry whether or not you will benefit from this course. Our team has taught people at all skill levels and from different backgrounds.
People who will benefit from attend this hydraulics training program include:
- Environmental health & safety personnel
- Apprentice and experienced HVAC technicians
- Owners & managers
- Maintenance Technicians
- HVAC maintenance and Repair Technicians
- Energy management personnel
- Plant & facility maintenance technicians
- Building engineers
- Building managers & superintendents
- Plant & facility managers
- Stationary engineers
- Safety directors
- Multi-craft personnel
- Anyone who needs cross-training on Fluid Power & Hydraulic Systems
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What You'll Learn
In this hydraulics training program, participants learn the basic hydraulic components, how they work, and their function in a hydraulic circuit. Upon completions, you will be able to understand and interpret hydraulic schematics, and implement safe work practices.
Gain the basic skills needed to be a proactive and effective hydraulics systems troubleshooter. Learn how to make minor cost saving repairs by seeing and understanding the operation of various components. You will practice preventive maintenance techniques that will reduce premature system failure.
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Training Program Description
HYDRAULIC PRINCIPLES
- Pressure and force
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Physical properties of liquids
- Measurement and scales
- Pascal’s Law
- Horsepower and torque
HYDRAULIC PUMPS
- Positive-displacement of pumps
- Increasing/decreasing volume
- Gear/van piston/screw pumps
- Troubleshooting cavitation, entrained air, effects of varnish and sludge
FLOW, PRESSURE AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVES
- Flow controls, actuator speed, and orifices
- Hydraulic circuit/placement
- Relief/sequence/counterbalance valves
- Pressure-reducing valves
- 3-position directional valve symbols
- Solenoids-controlled, pilot-operated valves
- Measuring surge pressure
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS
- Single and double acting cylinders
- Seals
- Cylinder types and construction
- Flow required by cylinders
- Regenerative circuit
- Troubleshooting cylinders
HYDRAULIC MOTORS
- Speed and torque
- Types and sizing of hydraulic motors
- Hydraulic motors in circuits
- Hydrostatic transmission
- Applications of rotary actuators
ACCUMULATORS
- Applications, sizing, and charging
- Installation and operating instructions
- Gas precharge pressure
HYDRAULIC FLUIDS
- Properties and types fluids
- Fire-resistant/biodegradable fluids
- Fluid storage and handling
FLUID CONDUCTORS
- Hydraulic fluid conductors
- Steel pipes and tubes
- Flexible hose
- Fluid velocities
- Friction/restrictions in fluid lines
RESERVOIRS, HEAT EXCHANGERS AND FILTERS
- Contamination control
- Detection
TROUBLESHOOTING—BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Component function and operation
- Hydraulic symbols
PRINCIPLES OF MOTION AND FORCE
- Movement and speed—flow rate
- Flow pressure
SOME GENERALIZATIONS
- New vs. old systems
- The major cause of failure
- Diagnostic equipment
NOISY PUMPS OR CAVITATION AND AERATION
- Low pressure/entrained air
- Vacuum, foaming, and air leaks
LOW, ERRATIC OR NO PRESSURE
- Wrong rotation of pump
- Relief valve or compensator
- Low reservoir level
CONTAMINATION IN VALVES NO MOVEMENT OF ACTUATOR
- Malfunctioning pumps
- Lack of pilot pressure
- Incorrect plumbing connections
- Solenoid problems
- Wrong temperature or motor speed
NOISE CONTROL
- Lower noise generation
- Isolating noise
CYLINDER & CIRCUIT PROBLEMS
- Erratic or jerk motion
- Blown rod seals, cylinders, or plumbing
- Cylinder drift
SOLENOID FAILURE
- Coil burnout
- Mechanical destruction
- Life expectancy
LEAKAGE CONTROL
- Flare type fittings
- Straight and tapered threads
- O-ring failures
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- Test set up and procedures
- Fixed displacement motor
- Variable displacement pump
OPTIONAL / EXTRA HANDS-ON LAB EXERCISES
- NTT trainer familiarization
- Flow control types
- Meter-in flow control
- Meter-out flow control
- Bleed-off flow control
- Two-speed control
- Sequencing circuit
- Sequencing with flow control
- Remote pilot of sequence valve
- Pressure reducing with sequencing
- Pilot-operated relief
- Regeneration
- Differential volume
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Training Program Pricing
4-Day Hands-On + Lecture: $2,395 / Participant
This training program may be included with other training or as a standalone course. As such, training time depends on training program length as determined by your outcome goals. Please call (800) 922-2820 or Contact NTT Training to discuss pricing and your unique training needs.
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