DESL 1220 - Advanced Diesel Hydraulics

6.0 Credits

Students study hydraulic systems that are used on heavy equipment that relates closely to systems used on medium- and light-duty construction and utility equipment.

Prerequisites: (2) DESL 1000 and DESL 1200 both with a C or better

Lecture Hours: 4.0
Lab Hours: 6.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Work safely in the shop/laboratory without harm to oneself or other students
Gain the skill of tool usage through the hands on use of the student’s tools & hydraulic equipment/tools supplied by the college
Perform hydraulic component disassembly, inspection and assembly with a strong emphasis on quality work and cleanliness
Identify hydraulic parts and components with accepted industry terminology and schematics
Diagnose sophisticated hydraulic component failure
Explain the function and theory of hydraulic system components with proper terminology
Properly disassemble and assemble several hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders
Properly use specialty hydraulic rebuilding tools
Use of industry standard and OEM hydraulic terminology in oral and written communications

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