Why do I need Applied Mathematics?
If you are planning to obtain a CETOP Level 3 Competence Based Qualification in either Industrial Hydraulics (IH3) or Mobile Hydraulics (MH3), you will be required to carry out a number of Fluid Power related calculations. These will appear as part of your 20 question assignment pack and as part of the final Written Examination.
Check your Applied Mathematics Knowledge
- Do you understand the term “BODMAS”?
- Are you able to effectively carryout “Transposition of Formula” ?
- Do you understand the range of “Metric Prefixes” and “Powers”?
- Do you know the Basic Units for: Length, Area, Volume, Force, Pressure, Velocity, Torque, Speed, Displacement, Power and associated symbols
- Do you know the Formulae that link these units together?
- Do you know the difference between Volumetric Efficiency and Torque (Mechanical) Efficiency?
- Do you know how to calculate “Overall Efficiency”?
If you are lacking in knowledge in any of the key points above, we recommend you book onto our 1 day course in Mathematics Applied to Hydraulic Systems at the NFPC.
During the IH3 and MH3 courses you may be asked to carry out calculations relating to the following:
- Prime mover power
- Pump Suction and Pressure Losses
- Pump Power
- Pump Flow Rates
- Volumetric Efficiency
- Torque Efficiency
- Overall Efficiency
- Cylinder Sizing
- Cylinder Speeds/Input and Output Flows
- Cylinder Pushing and Pulling Forces
- Motor Speeds-effects of Efficiencies
- Motor Torques- effects of Efficiencies
- Motor Torques and Speeds employing a Gearbox
- Pipe Sizing
- Flow rates in Pipes-Laminar/Turbulent Flow
- Flushing Flow Rates
If you are lacking in knowledge in any of these calculations, we recommend you book onto our 1 day course in Mathematics Applied to Hydraulic Systems at the NFPC.
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