CLS™ Development Series: Fluid Power

Upon completion of this program, you should be able to:

• Explain how hydraulic systems work
• Discuss the causes of hydraulic pump failure
• Explain how to prevent hydraulic pump failure
• Interpret a fluid analysis report and the significance of abnormal readings
• List the benefits of using a premium hydraulic fluid

For a complete list of the learning objectives for each course in this program, click here.

Curriculum & Topics

• How hydraulic systems work
• The major components of a hydraulic system
• The importance of using the correct types of hydraulic fluids
• The major causes of hydraulic oil deterioration and ways to prevent it
• Basics of Hydraulics

• The difference between vane, piston and gear pumps
• The appropriate fluid for each type of pump
• The benefits of using a premium hydraulic fluid
• Hydraulics: An Inside Look at Pumps

• The benefits of using a premium hydraulic fluid
• The differences between antiwear hydraulic fluids and R&O oils
• The potential consequences of mixing different hydraulic fluids

• Causes of hydraulic pump failure
• The impact of pump failure on industrial equipment
• Methods to protect against pump and equipment failure
• Contamination Control

• How to interpret an oil analysis report
• The significance of abnormal readings for various chemical elements
• Lubricant Testing

Lubrizol is a STLE™ Education Partner.
*The CLS™ Development Series does not replace the CLS™ exam or guarantee you will pass the exam – that will depend on your lubrication experience and expertise. Participants are expected to have access to or purchase critical reference texts to participate in this series. STLE and CLS are registered trademarks of The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers.

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