Web Seminars & Virtual Training
RECORDED WEB SEMINARS (MEMBERS ONLY- non-members will be directed to the home page)
Interested in presenting a Web seminar? Contact askus@ifps.org with your suggested topic. For a list of suggestions, click here.
Web Seminars:
| How to Identify and When to Use Different Types of Hydraulic Fittings. August 11, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Presented by Ed Rybarczyk, CFPAI |
Selecting Components for a Water Hydraulic System September 15, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Presented by Steve DeMars, CFPHS |
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| The Construction, Operation, Sizing, and Applications of Using Accumulators December 21, 2022 12:00 - 1:00 pm Eastern Presented by Medhat Khalil, CFPAI, CPFHS |
Tools for Success; Navigating the IFPS Website! |
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Virtual Learning:
Fluid Power Math Live Stream Series Presented by IFPS Conducted by Dan Helgerson, CFPAI 7-week series, Wednesdays, October 5, 2022 - November 16, 2022 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Eastern Member Cost: $199 + two-year free access to complete video series Retail $299+ two-year free access to complete video series Fee includes a Fluid Power Math book and calculator Register |
Fluid Power Fundamentals Online Course (1.6 CEU) Presented by Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) Taught by Wayne Buroker - WCTC Instructor 8-week course Thursdays, August 18, 2022 - October 6, 2022 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Eastern Member Cost: $299 Retail: $399 Fee includes a Hydraulics Technology Workbook Register |
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Electrohydraulic Control Systems In person - Embassy Suites Downtown, San Diego, CA This workshop will begin with a review of proportional valve concepts, a discussion on basic amplifier principles and tuning strategies and conclude with a deep dive into how to properly size proportional valves for optimum performance. This session includes team discussions, the interpretation of performance data, and exercises in valve sizing. |
STUDY GROUPS (for members only)
The IFPS Recorded library is listed below and is only available to members.
HS Outcome 1.2.3: Understand the application of valves - Part 1
HS Outcome 1.2.3: Understand the application of valves - Part 2
HS Outcome 2.2.3 - Understanding the Principles of Levers
HS Outcome 3.1.4: Calculate the thrust for a toggle mechanism
HS Outcome 3.1.5: Calculate the hydraulic pressure to support jib boom loads
HS Outcome 3.4.3 - Understand the application of logic elements (cartridge valves)
HS Outcome 3.5.1: Calculate the capacity of a reservoir using volume requirements
HS Outcome 3.5.2: Understand the limitations of the reservoir for fluid conditioning
HS Outcome 3.6.1: Understand the difference between isothermal and adiabatic conditions & Outcome 3.6.2: Understand the purposes of the accumulator
HS Outcome 3.9 - Specify heat exchangers
PS Outcome 1.9: Understand supply-side air preparation & Outcome 3.12 Understand Moisture Control
PS Outcome 3.19: Understanding critical flow velocity and sonic conductance
PS Outcome 2.3: Understanding moving loads with friction and incline factors
PS Outcome 3.10: Size and Select Vacuum Pads
PS Outcome 3.18: Calculate the kinetic energy required to stop a load with a shock absorber
PS Outcome 4.3: Familiarization with Ladder Logic Diagrams
SAFETY IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY
“In the Line of Fire: Cause and Dangers of Fluid Injection Injuries”
Presented by: Dan Helgerson, CFPAI, CFPSOS, LLC - Watch
"Machine Safety Overview" (pneumatic focus)
Presented by: Jon Jensen, CFPAI, SMC Corporation of America - Watch
ACTUATORS
Hydraulic Cylinder Fundamentals and Failure Modes
Increase the Life of a Cylinder
Proper Sizing of Conductors when using Single Rod Cylinders
HYDRAULIC VALVES
Proportional Valve Actuation
Functional Safety Methods for Mobile Proportional Valve Systems
Load Sens, Pressure Compensation Application
Counterbalance Valves
Flow Dividers
Slip-In Cartridge Valves
Industrial Directional Control Valve Common Spools and Actuation
Load Sensing Valves in Mobile Hydraulic Systems
Don’t Be A Knob Turning Idiot!
ELECTRO-HYDRAULICS
Closed-Loop Hydraulic Circuits
Hydro-Mechanical vs. Electro-Hydraulic Solutions
Controller Area Network (CANBUS)
Proportional Valves - Wiring, Tuning, Troubleshooting
Proportional Directional Control Valve Systems for Mobile Hydraulics
Part 1 and Part 2
CANBus for Mobile Proportional Valve Systems
Proportional Valves
Troubleshooting Electrohydraulic Amplifier Systems
HYDRAULICS GENERAL
Interesting hydraulics troubleshooting phenomenon, Rules of Thumb Comparisons, and Counterbalancing Circuits
Hydraulic Manifold Design
Testing Mobile Hydraulic Equipment: A Basic Overview
Basic Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Selecting and Sizing Accumulators
High-Pressure Hydraulics
Accumulators in Hydraulic Systems
PSIA & PSIG – What’s the Difference?
Rules of Thumb – Thumbs Down
CONTAMINATION CONTROL
Fluid Maintenance
Contamination Study of a Hydraulic System Using a Variable Volume Reservoir
Fluids and Filtration Basics
Cavitation and Aeration
Causes and Cures
Filter Sizing
ENERGY SAVINGS
Low Cost / No Cost Energy Reduction Projects in Pneumatic Systems
Pressure Controls Factors to Predict Setting in Applications
Designing & Building a Machine for Energy Conservation
The Use and Misuse of Energy in Fluid Power Systems
How to Fix and Air Leak So It Stays Fixed
Energy Savings in Pneumatic Systems
Transforming Fluid Power
Hydraulics
Applications
Pneumatics
PUMPS
Hydraulic Pump Modeling for Application Engineers
Pumps, Controls & Where to Set the Relief
PNEUMATICS
Pneumatic Filtration
IO Link High Level Basic Functionality
Machine Safety Overview
Vacuum Basic Concepts