This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic design and operation of various types of valves used in hydraulic systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the functions of flow and pressure in a hydraulic system; and identify and describe various types of manually adjusted valves, sliding spool valves, and spring-biased valves. They should also be able to describe various ways in which valves can be actuated.
Define flow and describe its function in a hydraulic system.
Define pressure and describe its function in a hydraulic system.
Explain the functions of valves in a hydraulic system.
Explain the term "throttling."
Identify and describe a typical needle valve.
Identify and describe a typical globe valve.
Identify and describe a typical plug valve.
Identify and describe a typical ball valve.
Identify and describe a typical gate valve.
Identify and describe the main components of a typical directional control, sliding spool valve.
Explain positioning of a directional control sliding spool valve.
Identify and describe a typical check valve.
Identify and describe a typical relief valve.
Identify and describe a typical pressure reducing valve.
Define cracking pressure and pressure override.
Describe three methods of valve actuation.
Explain what a solenoid does, and describe two different types of solenoids.
Describe a servo system and explain what it does.
Describe what a pilot-operated valve is and how it works.
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