Introduction to Fluidic Amplifiers and Fluidic Logic

In Introduction to Fluidic Amplifiers and Fluidic Logic, you'll learn ...

• The historical context of fluidics, including its origins and evolution
• The technical mechanisms that underpin fluidic systems
• The various types of fluidic amplifiers, and their practical applications across multiple industries
• Fluidic technology’s future potential in innovative systems

Overview

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Credit: 1 PDH

Length: 16 pages

This course offers an in-depth exploration of fluidic amplifiers and fluidic logic, a fascinating technology that utilizes the principles of fluid dynamics to perform critical functions such as sensing, signal processing, control, and amplification, all without the need for moving parts or electrical components.

Designed to cater to a diverse audience, this course targets professionals who might be new to the field of fluidics, while also providing value to experienced engineers and researchers seeking a comprehensive refresher on fluidics theory and its modern applications. The course begins by establishing the historical context of fluidics, tracing its origins and evolution, before delving into the technical mechanisms that underpin fluidic systems, the various types of fluidic amplifiers, and their practical applications across multiple industries.

It concludes with a forward-looking discussion on the potential of fluidic technology in innovative systems. By the end of this course, engineers will have a solid understanding of fluidic principles, their real-world applications, and the strategic considerations for integrating fluidics into engineering solutions.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• The fundamental principles of fluidics, including the use of fluid dynamics to perform sensing, control, logic, and amplification functions without electrical components or moving parts
• Key fluid dynamic mechanisms such as the Coandă effect, turbulence, pressure capacitance, jet interaction, and vortex flow that enable the operation of fluidic systems
• The different types of fluidic amplifiers—proportional, bistable, monostable, turbulence, and vortex—and their functions and applications
• Analogies between fluidic and electrical circuits, relating components like amplifiers, switches, and capacitors to their fluidic counterparts to enhance understanding of fluidic logic operations
• The historical development of fluidic technology, from its origins in aerospace and defense to its evolution into industrial, medical, and automotive applications
• The advantages and limitations of fluidic systems, particularly in comparison to electronic systems, including considerations of reliability, safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental suitability.
• Real-world applications of fluidic systems across various industries such as aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial automation.
• Future directions and innovation opportunities for fluidic technologies, particularly in sustainable engineering and operations in extreme or austere environments.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.