About This Course
Curriculum Description
Vacuum technology is vital in semiconductor manufacturing, having been integral to early technologies such as light bulbs, radios, vacuum tube amplifiers, and CRT televisions. In semiconductor processes, vacuum-based methods ensure exceptional precision and quality. Advanced components like MEMS sensors, high-resolution LCD/LED displays, and Li-ion batteries depend on these vacuum processes.
This curriculum also introduces learners to hydraulic systems and their components, detailing the functions of hydraulic actuators. Additionally, it compares hydraulic and pneumatic systems, allowing learners to explain the types and purposes of hydraulic actuators. The certification consists of ten courses.
Upon completing the training, learners can register for a certification exam comprising 100 questions. They have three attempts to achieve a passing score of 75%. If they do not pass after three attempts, re-enrollment in the curriculum is necessary. This certification is valid for three years and is issued by Quantum Academy in collaboration with our partner, Workforge.
The Pneumatics and Hydraulics Certification consists of 10 courses. These courses are offered as a comprehensive package and cannot be purchased individually.
Curriculum Objectives
Understand the laws of hydraulics.
• List the types of hydraulic fluids.
• Define hydraulics and list the differences between hydrostatic and hydrodynamic systems.
• List vacuum types.
• Explain the properties of gases and vacuums.
Curriculum Duration
20+ hours, Certification exam 1.5 hours
Requisite Knowledge
None
Target Audience
- New hires, managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working in semiconductor manufacturing
Curriculum
Components of a Pneumatic System – Vacuum Technology
Course Description
Vacuum is a technology used in automated systems to lift and move products and materials. Like pneumatics, vacuum technology is based on fundamental laws of science and physics, but with some differences.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the physical laws that are used in vacuum technology.
- Explain the importance of pressure when creating a vacuum.
- Explain how a vacuum is generated.
- List the types of vacuum.
- Define the components that are used in a vacuum system.
- Identify the symbols that are used for vacuum components.
Notes: Once you complete the course, go to the three dashes (hamburger menu) in the upper left-hand corner and click on it. Next, review the study guide followed by the assessment.
Course Duration
126 minutes
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Introduction to Pneumatics – The Properties of Gases
Course Description
In a pneumatic system, compressed air is used to create work. Because compressed air is a gas, it is important to understand how gases behave with changes in pressure, temperature, and volume. There are a few fundamental laws of gases that will help you understand this relationship.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the three primary states of matter.
- Explain how temperature affects the states of matter.
- Explain the relationships between the pressure, temperature, and volume of gas.
- Define pressure.
- Define flow.
- Describe humidity and how it is measured.
- Explain how all of this works together in a pneumatic system.
Notes: Once you complete the course, go to the three dashes (hamburger menu) in the upper left-hand corner and click on it. Next, review the study guide followed by the assessment.
Course Duration
108 minutes
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Introduction to Hydraulics
Course Description
A hydraulic system uses liquid to transmit power. It is designed to create the energy required in the fluid to make the entire system operate.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand fluid power.
- Define hydraulics.
- Describe the differences between hydrostatic and hydrodynamic systems.
- List the advantages of a fluid power system.
- Identify the basic components of a fluid power system.
- Compare a hydraulic and pneumatic system.
- Compare four different types of power systems.
Notes: Once you complete the course, go to the three dashes (hamburger menu) in the upper left-hand corner and click on it. Next, you need to review the study guide followed by the assessment.
Course Duration
66 minutes
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Hydraulic Theory
Course Description
Hydraulics is based on physics. As a result, you must understand the theoretical concepts and fundamental laws applicable to hydraulics. Parameters to control include force, speed, acceleration, path, flow rate, and pressure. In addition, you need to understand the fundamental laws of hydraulics, such as the continuity equation, energy equation, and pressure losses due to friction.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Analyze and discuss the theoretical concepts applicable to hydraulics.
- Summarize parameters and their units.
- Understand the fundamental laws of hydraulics.
Notes: Once you complete the course, go to the three dashes (hamburger menu) in the upper left-hand corner and click on it. Next, you need to review the study guide followed by the assessment.
Course Duration
78 minutes
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Hydraulic Fluids
Course Description
Hydraulic fluid plays an important role in a hydraulic system. Without hydraulic fluid, the service life of other components would be much shorter.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the functions of hydraulic fluids.
- Understand the different types of hydraulic fluids.
- Describe the different classifications of hydraulic oils and flame-retardant liquids.
- Know how to select hydraulic oils based on characteristics and purpose.
- Understand the importance of periodically checking hydraulic fluids.
Notes: Once you complete the course, go to the three dashes (hamburger menu) in the upper left-hand corner and click on it. Next, you need to review the study guide followed by the assessment.
Course Duration
54 minutes
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Hydraulic Systems
Course Description
Hydraulic systems use fluid power to perform work. A simple hydraulic system consists of several common components, including a tank, pump, filter, heat exchanger, accumulator, valve, and actuator.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the purpose of a hydraulic system.
- Identify the major components of a simple hydraulic system.
- Describe the purpose of a hydraulic tank.
- Identify the components of a hydraulic tank.
- Describe the purpose of a hydraulic pump.
- Understand how a hydraulic pump works.
- Describe the purpose of a hydraulic filter.
- Understand how a hydraulic filter works.
- Describe the purpose of a heat exchanger.
- Understand how a heat exchanger works.
- Explain the purpose of a hydraulic accumulator.
- Understand how a hydraulic accumulator works.
Notes: Once you complete the course, go to the three dashes (hamburger menu) in the upper left-hand corner and click on it. Next, you need to review the study guide followed by the assessment.
Course Duration
84 minutes
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Hydraulic Actuators
Course Description
An actuator transforms hydraulic energy into mechanical energy so that work can be performed. An actuator may be in the form of a cylinder or motor.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of a hydraulic actuator.
- Identify the different types of cylinders.
- Describe the components of a cylinder actuator.
- List the applications of hydraulic motors.
- Recognize the importance of hydraulic motor maintenance.
Notes: Once you complete the course, go to the three dashes (hamburger menu) in the upper left-hand corner and click on it. Next, you need to review the study guide followed by the assessment.
Course Duration
66 minutes
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Classification of Hydraulic Valves
Course Description
A hydraulic valve regulates and controls the hydraulic system's fluid. Valves are classified based on the power to be transmitted, their function, the control, and their design. In this chapter, you'll learn about the different classifications of hydraulic valves.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of a hydraulic valve.
- Understand how hydraulic valves work.
- List the different classifications of hydraulic valves.
- Describe the different types of pressure valves.
- Understand the use of directional valves.
- Describe classifications of shut-off valves.
- Understand the different types of flow valves.
- Describe on/off valves.
- List the different types of proportional valves.
- Describe the features of proportional control valves.
- Describe the function of servo valves.
- List the advantages and applications of cartridge valves.
- Describe the main uses of logic valves.
Notes: Once you complete the course, go to the three dashes (hamburger menu) in the upper left-hand corner and click on it. Next, you need to review the study guide followed by the assessment.
Course Duration
132 minutes
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Hydraulic Piping and Instrumentation
Course Description
Piping and tubing transport hydraulic energy throughout the circuit of a hydraulic system. This piping may be flexible or rigid. When flexible or rigid piping aren't the best solution, connection blocks may be used. In addition, several types of instruments measure pressure and flow in hydraulic circuits.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the use of piping and tubing.
- Describe the features of flexible and rigid piping.
- Recognize the difference between fittings and one-touch fittings.
- List the two connection types of rigid piping.
- Understand the use of connection blocks.
- List the types of pressure-measuring instruments.
- Describe how a pressure gauge works.
- Understand the functions of a pressure switch and pressure transducer.
- List the types of flow-measuring instruments.
- Identify what a multimeter can measure.
Notes: Once you complete the course, go to the three dashes (hamburger menu) in the upper left-hand corner and click on it. Next, you need to review the study guide followed by the assessment.
Course Duration
60 minutes
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Hydroelectric Symbology and Circuits
Course Description
In this course, you'll discover the symbols used in hydraulic systems. You'll also learn about basic hydraulic and electrohydraulic circuits and their applications.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify basic symbols.
- Identify the symbols of the elements for a hydraulic group.
- Identify hydraulic pump symbols.
- Identify hydraulic actuator symbols.
- Identify hydraulic valve symbols.
- Identify basic hydraulic and electrohydraulic circuits and their applications.
Notes: Once you complete the course, go to the three dashes (hamburger menu) in the upper left-hand corner and click on it. Next, you need to review the study guide followed by the assessment.
Course Duration
90 minutes
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product.
Requisite Knowledge
None
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