Basic Technological Systems

The group of basic technological training systems exposes students to many important aspects of modern mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components and systems. The training systems are specifically designed to afford a modular approach to meet the requirements of a wide variety of curricula.

The training systems cover the following topics:

• The history of mechanics
• Forces and the three laws of motion
• Inclined plane phenomena
• Levers and pulleys
• Wheels, radius, plane of rotation, axle
• Gears: types, transmission types, applications
• Properties and characteristics of air
• Basic gas laws and flow rate
• Basic pneumatic components: cylinders and pistons
• Pneumatic circuits
• Characteristics of fluid and fluid power
• Hydraulic fluid properties
• Hydraulic jack
• Hydraulic parameters: pressure, force, area, volume and capacity
• Hydraulic leverage
• Hydraulic components: tank, pump, cylinders, control valves and actuators
• Hydraulic systems