Courses
Mechanical Systems: Operations and Maintenance
Course #: 6623
Duration: 10 hours
What Students Learn: Atmospheric Pressure; Barometers; Properties of Gases; Relative Unit Pressure; Laws Relating to Change of State; Boyle's Law; Gay-Lussac's Laws; Combination of Boyle's and Gay-Lussac's Laws; Mixtures of Gases; Pneumatic Machines and Devices; The Air Pump; Apparatus Showing Weight and Pressure of Atmosphere; Siphon; Air Compressors.
Course #: 286013
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Metric System (186011);
What Students Learn: Types of Compressors; Types of Comparison; Centrifugal Compressors; Axial-Flow Compressors; Construction Details of Centrifugal and Axial-Flow Compressors; Performance Curves; Installation and Performance Tests.
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Course #: 286014
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Metric System (186011);
What Students Learn: Reciprocating Compressors; Cylinder and Piston Arrangements; Construction Details of Various Types; Selection, Installation, and Operation of Reciprocating Compressors; Rotary Compressors; Construction Details; Lobe Compressors; Screw Compressors; Troubleshooting Rotary Compressors.
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Course #: VS21XX
Duration: 2.87 hours
What Students Learn: This series is designed for skilled maintenance workers who have some knowledge of pneumatics. All of the terms used in the series are explained and defined in the workbook. Fundamental topics included in the series are compressed air power, circuitry, air processing, valves, safety, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Each course is introduced by identifying the specific competencies expected of the pneumatics maintenance worker. Then it explains the techniques that will result in his or her improved instruction. The emphasis is to teach the specific skills required to understand pneumatics. This series is intended to be used as an enhancement to your pneumatics curriculum.
Components: The Power of Compressed Air (VS2101); The Pneumatic Circuit (VS2102); Processing Air (VS2103); Using Compressed Air (VS2104); Pneumatic Control Valves (VS2105); Working Safely with Pneumatic Systems (VS2106); Pneumatic Systems Maintenance (VS2107); Troubleshooting Pneumatic Systems (VS2108);