Properties of hydraulic fluids. Design and function of conventional hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. Characteristics of flow and pressure control valves. Speed control in fluid power circuits. Performance of pumps and fluid motors. Hydrostatic and hydrokinetic transmission systems. Principles of sealing, filtration and heat control in hydraulic circuits. Industrial applications of fluid power systems. [Offered: F, S] Prereq: ME 351 and (ME 360 or MTE 360); Level at least 4A Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
