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FLUID POWER

BSE/ME 474
Course Description

Engineering principles of design and analysis of fluid power systems and fluid power components. Topics include hydraulic fluid properties, fluid flow and, positive displacement pumps, valves for pressure, flow, and directional control, linear and rotary actuators, accumulators, pressure compensation, load sensing, energy management and system efficiency.

Prerequisites

ME 363 , CIVENGR 310 , CBE 320 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.5

2.01% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
28.57%

18.37% from Historical

Class Size
14

-3.45% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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