Hydraulic Engineering Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting - Stage 2: SCQF Level 6

Delegates must have previously attended Hydraulic Engineering Fundamentals: Stage 1.

• Reinforce knowledge and general understanding of safe systems of working.
• Develop skills and ability to analyse and troubleshoot elements within hydraulic systems

• Knowledge of hydraulic fluids, properties and safe handling
• The need for pro-active maintenance and what to monitor
• Different types of hydraulic pump, how they work and failure analysis
• Different types of valve and actuator, how they work and failure analysis
• The application of hose assemblies, where and why they are used and failure analysis
• Understanding of 700 Bar hydraulics, explanation and associated safety considerations
• Open loop proportional control
• Logical troubleshooting skills
• Use of Festo SIM5 software

Delegates will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.

Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses and gloves.

This course is delivered using a range of Festo Didactic Hydraulic and Electrohydraulic Training Rigs.