Objectives

At the end of the course, trainees will be able to:

  • Understand the basics of hydraulic systems.
  • Understand how hydraulic components work.
  • Read a simple diagram.

Program

Part 1
  1. BASIC CONCEPTS OF MECHANICS AND HYDRAULICS
    • General principles – Similarity to mechanical drives.
    • Differentiation between open and closed circuits.
    • Pressure – Force – Flow – Speed – Efficiency – Power.
  2. PRINCIPLES OF COMPONENT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION / SYMBOLISATION
    • High-speed fixed-displacement pumps and motors: Gears, vanes, axial pistons.
    • Pressure devices and their functions: Pressure limiter, reducer, balancing valve.
    • Flow meters and their functions: Flow limiters, Regulators.
    • Distribution: Direct action, pilot-operated action, on/off control.
    • Blocking valve: Non-return valves – Parachute valves.
    • Symbolisation and application diagrams.
  3. DEMONSTRATIONS OF FIXED DISPLACEMENT CIRCUITS ON POWER SIMULATORS
    • Drive system for cylinder or motor.
    • Identifying symbols – Reading application diagrams
    • Study of operation – Connection of circuits – Implementation – Settings.
Part 2
  1. HY1 SAFETY: MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ON SAFE (LOCKED-OUT) MACHINES / INSTALLATIONS
    • Dismantling or reassembling components (cylinders – pressure limiters – pumps, etc.).
    • Replacement of sealing elements – Connection – Filters
    • Draining or filling the tank.
  2. PRINCIPLES OF COMPONENT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION / SYMBOLISATION
    • Proportional valves – Servo valves: Principle – Functions – Types – Characteristics.
    • Cartridge valves: Principle – Functions – Types – Characteristics.
    • Pump controls: Constant pressure and remote constant pressure – Load-Sensing (L.S) – Constant power.
    • Closed circuit basis: Principle – Applications.
    • Slow-speed engines: Radial pistons – Orbital system.
    • Batteries: Types – Applications – Make-and-break switches – Legislation and safety.
    • Auxiliaries: Tank.
    • Hydraulic fluids – Filtration: Characteristics – Pollution – Filtration – Poppet valve.
  3. DEMONSTRATIONS OF VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT CIRCUITS ON POWER SIMULATORS
    • Drive system for cylinder or motor.
    • Identifying symbols – Reading application diagrams
    • Study of operation – Connection of circuits – Implementation – Settings.

Teaching Methods & Aids

Feedback – Case studies – Role-play scenarios – Interactive assessment – Simulation bench demonstrations.
Specific IFC TRITECH leaflet.
Simulation training bench.

Certificates provided

  • Certificate of attendance
  • HY1 clearance level certificate