MECH 5836 - Fluid Power and Control
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41562,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Eric Haake
Email: emhaake@ysu.edu
Course Description
5836. Fluid Power and Control. Theory of prime movers, turbomachinery, and control systems. Modeling of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Hydraulic fluids, pumps, cylinders, valves, motors, compressors, and actuators. Hydraulic and pneumatic circuit applications and control. Prereq.: MECH 3725. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Fluid Power with Applications | Esposito | 9780135136904 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Review Pneumatics Intro |
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| 8/31 | Pneumatic Components | |
| 9/7 | Pneumatic Circuts | HW1 |
| 9/14 | Pneumatic Circuts | |
| 9/21 | Pneumatic Circuts | HW2 |
| 9/28 | Hydraulic Components | Test 1 |
| 10/5 | Hydraulic Circuts | HW3 |
| 10/12 | Hydraulic Circuts | |
| 10/19 | Hydraulic Circuts | HW4 Test 2 |
| 10/26 | Controls | |
| 11/2 | Controls | HW 5 |
| 11/9 | Electro Pneumatic | |
| 11/16 | Electro Hydraulic | HW6 |
| 11/23 | Project | |
| 11/30 | Project | |
| 12/7 | Final |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.