Learning Resources
Fluid Power Learning Resources
For all audiences:
- Discovering Fluid Power: What is fluid power? Where is it used? How will hydraulics and pneumatics be applied in new and transformational ways? Discovering Fluid Power answers these questions and more through its stunning array of visuals and the insights of its many narrators—researchers, educators, students and leaders in the hydraulics and pneumatics industries. (Approximately 15 minute video). http://www.ccefp.org/news-desk/videos
- Fluid Power: A Force for Change: A fascinating exploration of the fluid power industry and its positive effects on our current and future society, as well as the promise it holds for a rising generation of young engineers looking for exciting and socially-responsible careers. Fluid power—hydraulics and pneumatics—is one of our most reliable technologies, and its advancement will have transformative effects on our world and society. (Approximately 15 minute video) http://www.nfpa.com/Education/Edu_NFPA-FP-TVprogram.asp
- Careers in Fluid Power: A high-energy, high-impact introduction to the fluid power industry that encourages high school and college engineering students to consider the world of fluid power and the exciting careers available in the field. http://www.nfpa.com/careers/
For teachers and adult learners:
- Minibook: Fluid Power System Dynamics
- Classes and training programs offered by universities, technical colleges and fluid power manufacturers: See an annotated listing, with links, at: http://www.nfpa.com/Education/Edu_ClassesandTrainingPrograms.asp
- Interactive Training CD: http://www.nfpa.com/Education/Edu_LearningOpps_SelfPacedHydTrainingCD.asp
- On-line learning:
- Fundamentals of Pneumatics: http://www.nfpa.com/Education/Edu_LearningOpps_SelfPacedFundamentalsPneumatic.asp
- Principles of Hydraulics http://www.nfpa.com/Education/Edu_LearningOpps_SelfPacedPrincipalsHyd.asp
- Transportable fluid power trainer: A transportable fluid power laboratory station, including hydraulics and pneumatics, that can be utilized in teaching both introductory and advanced fluid power courses. http://www.ccefp.org/education-outreach/industry/transportable-laboratory
- Teaching with Fluid Power -- Ideas for including fluid power in your middle and high school curriculum. A 25-minute video in three segments:
For pre-college:
- Portable Fluid Power Demonstrator: The demonstrator (PFPD) and associated curriculum are designed to give middle and high school students and teachers an opportunity to investigate and expand their knowledge regarding fluid power. http://www.ccefp.org/education-outreach/fluid-power-demonstrator
- Pneumatics Kit: The hands-on pneumatic kit and associated exercises are a low-cost way to provide fluid power education to middle and high school students. The link includes a parts list with sources. http://www.me.umn.edu/~wkdurfee/projects/ccefp/pneumo-kits/
Supply sources for hands-on learning activities in fluid power:
Syringe Robotics: Plastic syringes and slip-on tubing can be used for pneumatic and water-hydraulics fluid power. Obtain a collection from a local science lab or hospital, or obtain syringes, tubing and fittings from Pitsco.com or similar sources.