General Catalog 2026-2027

DIET-2001 Heavy Equipment Hydraulics

This course introduces the student to basic hydraulic fundamentals, components, system servicing, symbols and schematics. The student will learn component operation and service techniques for maintaining a hydraulic system. The student will also learn to identify the ISO symbols used on hydraulic schematics and to trace the hydraulic schematics. Topics include: general system operation; basic hydraulic principles; hydraulic system components; hydraulic pumps; hydraulic control valves; load sensing pressure control systems; pilot operated hydraulic system operation; and hydraulic actuators.
6 credits

Prerequisite

DIET-1000 and DIET-1010

Corequisite

DIET-1030