Hydraulic System Course
Course Overview
Upon completing this Hydraulic System Course successfully, participants will be able to:
• Learn the basic structure of hydraulic systems
• Identify common hazards associated with the hydraulic systems and equipment in the workplace
• Define proper standards of operations and procedures for working with various hydraulic components
• Ascertain the safety procedures that must be followed when operating or maintaining a hydraulic system
• List the factors that determine when and how proactive maintenance tasks should be performed
• Identify the tests that should be part of a preventative maintenance program
• Understand the function and structure of select hydraulic components
• Gain the knowledge to optimise hydraulic circuit design with the use of diagrams
• Study how to efficiently work with technical documentation
• Use hydraulic systems effectively in daily planning at the workplace
• Recognise the criteria for planning and designing hydraulic systems
Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house
Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali
Language:English, French
Nigeria Price:
₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$5500
Rwanda Price:
$6000
Nigeria Price:₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$4000
Rwanda Price:
$4000
Nigeria Price: ₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price: $4000
Kenya Price: $4000
Rwanda Price: $4000
Introduction to Hydraulic Systems
• Fluid Power and Its Scope
• Hydraulic Fluids Characteristics
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic System
• Applications of Hydraulic Systems
Hydraulic System Components
• Hydraulic System Basic Components
• Measures for the Selection of Hydraulic System Components
• Open and Closed Loop Hydraulic System
• Hydraulic System Symbols Part
Principles of Hydraulics and Hydraulic Fluids
• Pascal’s Law
• Main Components of a Hydraulic System
• Filters, Reservoirs, and Accumulators
• Closed and Open Loop
• Properties of Hydraulic Fluid
• Types of Hydraulic Fluids
• Fluid Selection
• Problems Related to Hydraulic Fluids
Hydraulic Pumps & Actuators
• Classification and Performance of Hydraulic Pumps
• Variable and Fixed Displacements Hydraulic Pumps
• Gear Pumps
• Vane Pumps
• Piston Pumps
• Pressure Compensator and Load Sense Control
• Hydraulic Cylinders
• Hydraulic Motors
Control Valves
• Classification of Control Valves
• Direct-Acting and Pilot-Operated Valves
• Pressure Control Valves
• Directional Control Valves
• Flow Control Valves
• Meter In and Meter out
Operation and Hydraulic Circuits
• Operator Responsibilities
• Symbol of Hydraulic Components
• Operation of Regenerative Circuits
• Counterbalance Circuits
• Decompression Circuits
• Hydraulic Circuits of Various Machines
• Case Studies
Cylinders
• Acting Cylinders
• Two-piston Cylinders
• Positional Cylinders
• Cylinder Construction
• Rings, Seals, and Packing
• Cylinder Mounting and Selection
• Flow Capacity
• Cushioning
Hydraulic Motors
• Performance Specifications
• Starting, Running, and Stalling Torque
• Volumetric Efficiency
• Hydraulic Motor Construction
• Gear, Vane, and Piston Motors
Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Hydraulic Systems
• Flow Chart of Hydraulic Circuits
• Troubleshooting Different Parts of Hydraulic Systems
• Assembling and Disassembling Hydraulic Units
• Inspection and Testing of Hydraulic Systems
• Maintenance of Hydraulic Systems
• Hydraulic System Contamination
• Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
System Safety
• Hydraulic Safety
• Pumps and Relief Valves
• Conductors and Fluid Leaks
• Fluid Condition
• Guards, Safety Circuits, and Emergency Stops
• Control Valves
Maintenance Practices
• Maintenance Systems
• Hydraulic System Maintenance
o Preventative Maintenance
o Predictive Maintenance
• Routine Tasks
Fluid Maintenance
• Temperature and Appearance
• Eliminating Potential Contaminants
• Maintaining Clean Fluid
Pump Maintenance
• Preventing Breakdowns
• Cavitation
• Other Pump Problems
Hydraulic Component Maintenance
• Actuators
• Pressure, Flow, Directional Control Valve
1ST BATCH: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 — Friday, April 10, 2026.
2ND BATCH: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — Friday, July 31, 2026.
3RD BATCH: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 — Friday, November 27, 2026.
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
