Research at Vanderbilt for the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power
This presentation will explore some of the grand challenges in fluid power addressed by NSF's Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. These grand challenges include portable fluid power sources, energy storage, efficiency and precision control. Research conducted at Vanderbilt will highlight our response to these challenges.
Presented by Eric Barth, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
KEYNOTE
Knowledge of Hydraulics Can Save Big Bucks
This keynote address will summarize interesting and useful lessons learned about the value of hydraulics. The session opens by summarize the design of a hydraulic drive used in Anheuser Busch's patented beechwood aging process. More than 40 of the drives are now used in Anheuser Busch breweries across the US. A second case history explores how basic knowledge of hydraulics found a simple solution to a big problem at a coal-fired power plant.
Presented by Bill Caldwell, Consultant and Professor
Cyclone Reservoir for Hydraulic Applications – A Technical Overview
At a fraction of the size of traditional reservoirs, the revolutionary Cyclone Reservoir utilizes well known cyclonic technology to rapidly remove free air and gasses from fluid prior to being returned to the pump inlet. Learn about this game-changing technology and how it can remove fluid weight, volume and substantial cost from your platform.
Presented byTerry Glidden and Bob Doll, Price Engineering
Introductory Level Discussion on Understanding Circuit Design
This session will cover the proper approach for designing circuits and how to recognize basic design considerations for new hydraulic systems. It starts with the questions of what are the work requirements and work cycle. Then core component selection, safety and OSHA considerations are made and finishes with the final circuit enhancements.
Presented by Robert Sheaf, CFC Industrial Training
How to Make Fluid Power Systems More Energy Efficient
This session offers tips on improving energy efficiency in fluid power systems without sacrificing performance. Topics will include pumps and controls, prime movers, valves, line sizing, actuators, and even some little known tricks of the trade. The presentation will cover hydraulics and pneumatics in both stationary and mobile equipment.
Presented by Robert Sheaf, CFC Industrial Training
Tips and Tricks for Circuit Design
This presentation explores circuits, sub-circuits, and components to improve fluid power system designs. Attendees will advance their design skills to the next level, resulting in systems with improved functionality, greater reliability, higher efficiency, less leakage, and more compact design. The presentation will cover hydraulics and pneumatics in both stationary and mobile equipment.
Presented by Robert Sheaf, CFC Industrial Training
Mobile and Industrial Electrohydraulic Systems
This course will cover the principles and components utilized in current design mobile and industrial proportional and servo systems. Participants will be exposed to concepts, valves, feedback devices and controllers that are used in a variety of applications. Open-and-closed-loop techniques will be discussed in detail. Proportional sectional directional control valves with IEC 61131 compliant mobile controllers will be detailed in comparison to precision industrial closed-loop systems.
Presented by Robert Sheaf, CFC Industrial Training
Sponsored by Brand Hydraulics, Inc.
The Lethal Strike
Is your company prepared to handle an oil injection injury? Why oil injection injuries are on the rise. Exactly what is an oil injection injury and why should it be treated as a surgical emergency? Hear it from the "horses' mouth" - through interviews with a radiologist and a hand surgeon. This presentation is a must for maintenance personnel, engineers, safety personnel, and medical professionals.
Presented by Rory McLaren, Fluid Power Training Institute
Why Lockout and Tagout does not Guarantee Hydraulic System Safety
This presentation will explore the pitfalls associated with stored hydraulic energy, and critical hydraulic system and machinery isolation procedures. This is a best practices presentation for design engineers and maintenance personnel. Lockout and live!
Presented by Rory McLaren, Fluid Power Training Institute
Proactive Maintenance for Hydraulic Systems
Believe it or not, hydraulic systems are generally not designed to facilitate the type of maintenance they need to insure reliability and longevity. Too much focus is placed on oil and filtration, and critical elements of maintenance are generally ignored. Also, the system/component run-to-failure mentality of the fluid power industry (RTF) is causing billions of dollars in waste. This is a "must attend" presentation for design engineers and maintenance personnel if you want your hydraulic systems to achieve the highest level of safety, reliability, and endurance.
If you are changing oil and filters regularly and your hydraulic system is still breaking down, don't miss this insightful, though provoking presentation.
Presented by Rory McLaren, Fluid Power Training Institute
Safe-by-Design
Hydraulic safety doesn't just happen, it has to be pursued. If you are a design engineer you were probably taught how to design a hydraulic system, but were you ever taught how to design a safe hydraulic system? This presentation will give design engineers ideas on how to make safety the nucleus of hydraulic system design. The safety and health of maintenance personnel and operators lies in the hands of the design engineer - let's leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of safe hydraulic system design. It is also key to reducing your company's liability.
Presented by Rory McLaren, Fluid Power Training Institute
