Hydraulics III – Proportional Hydraulics
The course is intended for those who will maintain and operate hydraulic lifting equipment such as cranes and winches, as well as other equipment with proportional hydraulics. It provides a solid introduction to components and systems using proportional hydraulic equipment. You will learn to understand signals from the control system, the function of proportional valves, and how to adjust signals to ensure that the proportional valves and the entire hydraulic system operate as intended.
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Technical Information
A course compendium and exercise booklet will be distributed during the course. Necessary protective equipment and workwear are available.
The goal
Upon completion of the course, participants shall have acquired knowledge of proportional hydraulic equipment, understand the function of proportional valves and control system signals, and possess the skills to apply this knowledge to ensure the hydraulic system operates according to specifications.
The target group
Operations and maintenance personnel, mechanics, automation technicians, electricians, etc., with experience in hydraulics.
The topics covered
The course consists of theory and practical exercises in the hydraulics lab covering the following topics:
Proportional Valves:
- Direct-operated and pilot-operated directional valves
- Servo valves
- Pressure valves
- Flow control valves
- Pump and motor controls
- The function of proportional valves within the hydraulic system
Proportional Control Systems:
- Power supply
- Valve amplifier modules
- Analog and digital adjustment options
- PID controllers
Feedback Control Systems or Closed-Loop Control Systems:
- Control principles
- Block diagrams
- Issues and troubleshooting
- Position and speed
- Force, pressure, and torque
Basic Electrical Principles:
- Voltage
- Current
- Coils
- Ohm's Law
- Electrical components (resistors, potentiometers, capacitors, coils/inductors, diodes, transistors)
- Electrical symbols combined into a system
System Understanding:
- Prerequisites for optimal function of hydraulic installations
- HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment)
The course concludes with a written exam to document achieved competence.
References
The training is adapted to the equipment used and complies with the requirements of the Norwegian Regulations concerning the Performance of Work, Sections 10-1 and 10-2, including associated guidance notes.
Relevant Standards and Guidelines: NORSOK R-003:2017+AC 2018, R-005:2024, and NS-EN ISO 4413:
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Hydraulics I and II or equivalent competence and practical experience.
Course provider
KRM is the country’s leading course provider in the operation and maintenance of rotating machinery and hydraulic equipment. Most of our course participants are from Norway, but we also deliver a number of courses in English and have, over the years, welcomed participants from China, Singapore, India, Germany, the USA, and the United Kingdom.
Our customers come from both onshore industry and the offshore sector, ranging from large corporations to small businesses within power generation, manufacturing, mining, workshops, forestry, the food industry, aquaculture, shipping and ferry companies. Within the offshore sector, all operator companies and drilling companies are part of our customer base.
Technical information
Course manual
No, a course manual is not included for this course.
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We take pride in delivering up-to-date courses at all times and never shy away from thinking innovatively in all fields. You and your employees will always be met by highly skilled instructors who have field experience and have faced the challenges firsthand. It is a goal that everyone gets the most out of the courses they attend. Therefore, we ensure that our instructors stay professionally updated through studies, training, and close collaboration with authorities and industry organizations.
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