Title: Identify fluid power components.
Course: Mechatronics II (13901-II) > Section: Understanding Fluid Power (Hydraulics and Pneumatics)

Identification should include

- reservoirs
- accumulators/bladders
- valves
- gauges
- cylinders
- limit switches
- solenoids
- supply elements (pumps/compressors)
- actuators.

Process/Skill Questions

- What are some everyday uses of fluid-power systems?
- What are the opposing forces of a single acting cylinder?
- What are the different types of solenoids?
- What symbols are used for various fluid power components?
- What is the significance of variations to fluid power symbols?
- What are the functions of various valves?
- What components are common to both pneumatic and hydraulic systems? Which are not?