{"id":15682,"date":"2025-11-10T13:44:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T18:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=15682&#038;preview_id=15682"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:26:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T18:26:52","slug":"mechatronics-fluid-power","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/mechatronics\/mechatronics-fluid-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Fluid Power"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id15682_87927b-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15682_87927b-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15682_87927b-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id15682_87927b-4a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id15682_87927b-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id15682_87927b-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id15682_87927b-4a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column15682_70a140-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15682_70a140-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15682_70a140-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15682_70a140-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15682_70a140-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15682_70a140-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15682_70a140-18{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15682_70a140-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15682_70a140-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15682_70a140-18\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Come to this class to learn how to do the real heavy lifting &#8211; using the principles of hydraulics and pneumatics! Power up a system that will take a human design and multiply the force to perform incredible feats. Fluid Power (Hydraulics and Pneumatics) are widely used methods of energy transmission used extensively on industrial, construction and agricultural machinery. Learn the building blocks of advanced systems: air compressors, power units, filters, pressure control valves, directional control valves, speed control valves, linear and rotary actuators, and more.&nbsp;It is recommended that students take the Electricity course or have fundamental knowledge of alternating and direct current (AC\/DC). Gain stackable credentials and add to your skill set by earning two Festo \/ NC3 credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certifications:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NC3 \/ Festo &#8211; Fundamentals of Fluid Power &#8211; Pneumatics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NC3 \/ Festo &#8211; Fundamentals of Fluid Power &#8211; Hydraulics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn the Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interpret and draw pneumatic symbols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construct and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine root cause of component failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make speed adjustments to actuators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain the force\/pressure\/area relationship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the different states an actuator can assume and the importance of each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify\/explain function of pneumatic components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design, assemble, test, and troubleshoot basic hydraulic circuits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and describe the construction, design features, and operation of hydraulic components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpret technical specifications and data relating to hydraulic components and systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and explain graphical symbols for hydraulic components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe fundamentals of oil flow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuition Includes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online learning resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lab equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credentialing exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/virginiawestern.augusoft.net\/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&amp;int_category_id=14&amp;int_sub_category_id=107&amp;int_catalog_id=\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>SCHEDULE &amp; 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