MMET 401 LAB PRACTICAL STUDY GUIDE
MMET 401 Lab PracticalLab 1 Fluid Power Basics - Key Objective - Answer -
Understand basic properties of fluids (weight density, specific gravity, viscosity), Ideal
Gas Laws, and Pascal's law specific
Know the differences between Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
Lab 2 Basic Components and Circuits - Key Objective - Answer -Familiarize with
different components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems including valves, cylinders,
gauges, fittings and pumps
Recognize ANSI symbols that are associated with the components
Lab 3 Pumps and Intro to Hydraulic Circuits - Key Objective - Answer -Introduce the
design, function, and operating characteristics of various fluid power and fluid transfer
pumps
Determine the performance characteristic curves of two different pumps; a Positive
Displacement Gear Pump and a Non-Positive Displacement Centrifugal Pump
Calculation of Flow Rate of a pump (Gear pump, Vane pump, and Piston pump)
Lab 4 Centrifugal Pump Basics - Key Objective - Answer -Basic understanding of a
centrifugal pump and to determine Head/Flow rate characteristics and efficiencies for a
centrifugal pump running at a constant RPM
Lab 5 Pneumatics I - Key Objective - Answer -Construct a simple circuit with speed
control of an actuator, Construct a flow amplification circuit for remote control of a large
actuator, Construct safety interlock circuits using the AND principle
Lab 6 Pneumatics II - Key Objective - Answer -Gain knowledge in designing circuits
based upon the information provided
Lab 7 Pneumatics III - Key Objective - Answer -Learn how to make pneumatic circuits
that: Cause a cylinder to retract automatically after it is fully extended, Cause a cylinder
to continually extend and retract between two physical positions, Cause two cylinders to
reciprocate in a defined sequence when a switch is turned on
Lab 8 Hydraulic Circuits - Key Objective - Answer -Understand Regeneration,
Synchronization in Parallel and in Series
Lab 9 Hydraulic Circuits II Meter In and Meter Out - Key Objective - Answer -
Understand the concepts of Meter In and Meter Out
MMET 401 Lab PracticalLab 1 Fluid Power Basics - Key Objective - Answer -
Understand basic properties of fluids (weight density, specific gravity, viscosity), Ideal
Gas Laws, and Pascal's law specific
Know the differences between Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
Lab 2 Basic Components and Circuits - Key Objective - Answer -Familiarize with
different components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems including valves, cylinders,
gauges, fittings and pumps
Recognize ANSI symbols that are associated with the components
Lab 3 Pumps and Intro to Hydraulic Circuits - Key Objective - Answer -Introduce the
design, function, and operating characteristics of various fluid power and fluid transfer
pumps
Determine the performance characteristic curves of two different pumps; a Positive
Displacement Gear Pump and a Non-Positive Displacement Centrifugal Pump
Calculation of Flow Rate of a pump (Gear pump, Vane pump, and Piston pump)
Lab 4 Centrifugal Pump Basics - Key Objective - Answer -Basic understanding of a
centrifugal pump and to determine Head/Flow rate characteristics and efficiencies for a
centrifugal pump running at a constant RPM
Lab 5 Pneumatics I - Key Objective - Answer -Construct a simple circuit with speed
control of an actuator, Construct a flow amplification circuit for remote control of a large
actuator, Construct safety interlock circuits using the AND principle
Lab 6 Pneumatics II - Key Objective - Answer -Gain knowledge in designing circuits
based upon the information provided
Lab 7 Pneumatics III - Key Objective - Answer -Learn how to make pneumatic circuits
that: Cause a cylinder to retract automatically after it is fully extended, Cause a cylinder
to continually extend and retract between two physical positions, Cause two cylinders to
reciprocate in a defined sequence when a switch is turned on
Lab 8 Hydraulic Circuits - Key Objective - Answer -Understand Regeneration,
Synchronization in Parallel and in Series
Lab 9 Hydraulic Circuits II Meter In and Meter Out - Key Objective - Answer -
Understand the concepts of Meter In and Meter Out
