ENGR 8-4, Lesson 1 Introduction to Fluid Power Written by Roland Williams
Big Idea ENGR-TS-3: The students will develop an understanding of how humans interact with systems.
Critical Knowledge/Elements Operate technological systems Maintain technological systems Constructing technological systems Design technological systems
Essential Question What is fluid power?
Word Wall Fluid Fluid Power Hydraulic Systems Pneumatic Systems Boyle’s Law Pascal’s Principle Pressure Actuators Compressor Mechanical Advantage
Discovering Fluid Power Video You will be watching a video on fluid power systems. The video will explain: What is fluid power? Where is it used? How will hydraulics and pneumatics be applied in new and transformational ways?
Take out a sheet of paper! As you watch the video, write down your definition of fluid power, and make a list at least 10 different uses of fluid power as described in the video. Click here to watch video: http://www.ccefp.org/highlights/videos
Discovering Fluid Power Video Review What is fluid power? Where is it used? How will fluid power be applied in new and transformational ways?
Fluid Power The use of liquids or gases under pressure to move heavy objects and perform many other tasks.
Any substance that flows. Fluid Any substance that flows.
Discovering Fluid Power Video Review Where is it used?
Discovering Fluid Power Video Review How will fluid power be applied in new and transformational ways?
Discovering Fluid Power Video Review The video discusses two types of fluid power systems: hydraulics and pneumatics. For now, we will just say hydraulics uses liquids and pneumatics uses gases.
Essential Question What is fluid power?
Fluid Power (conclusion) ENGR 8-4, Lesson 1 Introduction to Fluid Power