This seminar is now full and no registrations will be accepted at the door. There is a possibility that this seminar will be offered again early in 2008.

Seminar

This seminar is intended for engineers who encounter hydraulic systems and would like to gain a more thorough understanding of the technology. Participants should have a basic understanding of fluid power before attending this seminar.

1. Overview of Hydraulic Technology
- Description of Hydraulic Technology
- Advantages of Hydraulics vs. Other Technologies
- Limitations of Hydraulic Systems
- Types of Hydraulic Systems
- Fields that use Hydraulics

2. Hydraulic Component Overview
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Pressure Control Valves
- Flow Control Valves
- Directional Control Valves
- Proportional/Servo Directional Control Valves
- Pressure Compensators
- Hydraulic Actuators

3. Hydraulic Schematics
- Overview of Hydraulic Symbols
- Understanding Hydraulic Schematics
- Good Practices when Creating or Reviewing Hydraulic Schematics

4. Piston Pump Controllers
- Manual Control
- Compensators
- Hydraulic Pressure Control
- Electric Control
- Torque/Power Limiters

5. Installation, Maintenance and Repair
- Precautions with New System Installations
- Hydraulic Fluid Maintenance
- Visual Inspections
- Instrument Monitoring
- Service Guidelines

6. Filtration
- Overview: Cleanliness Classes, Beta Ratio, Micron Ratings
- Practical Design Considerations

7. Precautions and Safety Considerations
- Fluid Leakage
- Suspension of Loads
- Accumulators
- Cylinder Rod Buckling

8. Case Studies
- Hydraulic Design Problem
- Hydraulic Circuit Review Problem

Instructor

Reuben Meikle, P.Eng. - Hydraulic Design Engineer, Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.

Reuben Meikle, P.Eng., has over seven years' experience in hydraulic system design including the commissioning of many such systems. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria and a diploma in Mechanical Design Technology from BCIT. Reuben is a certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist and has obtained certification from the National Fluid Power Association. He brings to the seminar experience conducting in-plant training on specific hydraulic systems, acting as a consultant for existing and proposed hydraulic systems and providing troubleshooting services for many hydraulics systems in various fields.

APEGBC is an AIBC/CES registered provider offering an AIBC-Accredited activity for 6.5 Non-Core Learning Units.