Pneumatics and Hydraulics

Pneumatics refers to any system that operates by means of air and other gases. A Pneumatic System is comprised of pneumatic components, also known as pneumatic devices. Pneumatic systems are used for a wide variety of both everyday and industrial tasks. In industry, theories of pneumatics are applied to many power machines, production lines, and parts feeding and handling machines. In this part of the course the student will learn how to create pneumatic systems, circuits that use compressed air for transmitting and transforming energy. Students will learn how to control pneumatic components so that their actions comply with system needs.

Hydraulics is a branch of engineering science that deals with the practical applications of liquid in motion (such as the transmission of energy or the effects of flow). Hydraulic systems utilize hydraulic oil to convey energy and power. Such systems are commonly used in industrial applications to produce large forces, automate manufacturing operations, and to improve efficiency and productivity. In this part of the course the student will learn about the basic hydraulic components needed in manufacturing. They will learn how to control these components so that their actions comply with system needs. They will also learn how to build circuits that use liquid in motion for transporting and transforming energy and power. These circuits are known as hydraulic systems. Hydraulic systems belong to an area of automation known as Fluid Power.