MET 330, Introduction to Fluid Power

Dr. Barry Dupen

(260) 481-6383 or met.dupen@gmail.com

Sometimes the lecture notes and textbook do not explain Fluid Power concepts in enough detail. More detailed notes are available on selected topics, below.

Notes for Fluid Power

• Units for "canned" equations in the textbook
• Inclined plane examples
• Bernoulli equation examples

Professor's Class Notes for Fluid Power

• Lecture on Fluid Properties
• Lecture on Force/Pressure/Power/Flow Rate
• Lecture on Pneumatics I
• Lecture on Hydraulic Valves
• Lecture on Hydraulic Cylinders
• Lecture on Pneumatics II
• Lecture on Electrical Control
• Lecture on Hydraulic Conductors
• Lecture on Bernoulli's Equation
• Lecture on Fluid Logic
• Lecture on Maintenance and Safety

Equation sheets provided for exams

• Exam 1 equation sheet
• Exam 2 equation sheet
• Final exam equation sheet