Mechanical Services SystemsWVEIS Code 2445
This course will introduce students to the basic principles of mechanisms, electricity/electronics and fluidics involved in the support, maintenance, design and installation of all types of mechanical and electrical devices. Students will explore a variety of techniques used in the mechanical services industry, and apply this knowledge in a variety of hands-on activities.
Standard 1: Background (2445.S.1)
Students will describe the mechanical services system, its development and importance in the world today.
Background Objectives
Students will:
2445.1.1Define mechanical services technology.
2445.1.2Identify and describe important inventions and developments in the evolution of the mechanical services industry.
Standard 2: Communication Applications (2445.S.1)
Students will use oral, graphic and written communication skills to effectively deliver a variety of messages.
Communication Applications Objectives
Students will:
2445.2.1Use a variety of techniques to access information and use it to solve design problems in mechanical services.
2445.2.2Write a technical report explaining a specific mechanical services process, which reflects appropriate technical style, and use word processing software to generate the report.
2445.2.3Prepare and deliver a 3-5 minute extemporaneous speech on a given topic in mechanical services.
2445.2.4Apply vocabulary and reading comprehension skills used in mechanical services.
2445.2.5Create a design portfolio to use the remainder of the semester to document your design work.
Standard 3: Mathematical Applications (2445.S.3)
Students will apply accurate measurement practices, solve math problems, and perform algebraic computations as they relate to mechanical services careers.
Mathematical Applications Objectives
Students will:
2445.3.1Continue to use English and Metric measurements accurately.
2445.3.2Perform mathematical computations as they relate to mechanical services activities (calculating break-even points, board feet, bills of materials, etc.)
2445.3.3Interpret various charts, graphs and drawings used to display numerical data.
Standard 4: Problem Solving (2445.S.4)
Students will apply design, creativity and critical thinking skills to develop solutions to a variety of problems to meet specific criteria.
Problem Solving Objectives
Students will:
2445.4.1Generate ideas and design solutions to problems through sketches, drawings, and notes.
2445.4.2Plan and select the materials, energy, tools, and processes needed for producing solutions to mechanical services problems, and produce solutions to a variety of mechanical services problems.
2445.4.3Test the solution to a variety of mechanical services problems, and analyze test results to valuate the success of solutions.
Standard 5: Safety (2445.S.5)
Students will develop appropriate health and safety practices associated with the mechanical services industry.
Safety Objectives
Students will:
2445.5.1Explain and demonstrate general safety rules and the proper use of tools, machines, and equipment in the mechanical services field and in the training laboratory.
2445.5.2Describe safety measures and industrial laws and regulations used by companies to protect mechanical services workers on the job.
Standard 6: Electricity and Electronics (2445.S.6)
Students will explain the basic principles of electricity and electronics as they relate to the various operations involved in mechanical services.
Electricity and Electronics Objectives
Students will:
2445.6.1Identify the basic requirements for an electrical circuit and solve problems involving simple circuitry.
2445.6.2Explain the principle of electro-magnetism and describe devices that operate on this principle.
2445.6.3Identify and explain electric control of pneumatic and hydraulic systems (single and multiple gas and fluid systems).
Standard 7: Fluidics (2445.S.7)
Students will explain the basic principles of fluidics as they apply to the various devices and operations in mechanical services.
Fluidics Objectives
Students will:
2445.7.1Compare and contrast basic principles of pneumatics and hydraulics, and describe devices that operate on each principle.
2445.7.2Demonstrate typical industrial compressed air systems, explaining the various types of controls used.
2445.7.3Memorize and use accepted practices and nomenclatures for lubricants and oils used in fluidics.
2445.7.4Demonstrate how flow and pressure control systems, fluid pumps, motors and actuators function
Standard 8: Mechanisms (2445.S.8)
Students will understand and demonstrate the proper use of lubricants and mechanical practices.
Mechanisms Objectives
Students will:
2445.8.1Describe friction bearings and mechanical seals and their uses.
2445.8.2Explain the difference between oil, grease and synthetic lubricants and their use.
2445.8.3Describe the operation of fluid motors and pumps which require alignment of drive mechanisms (shimming, etc.).
2445.8.4Install piping, tubing and fittings used in mechanical services.
2445.8.5Explain the difference between gears, levers, pulleys and types of bearings
Standard 9: Impacts (2445.S.9)
Students will understand the impacts and future implications of mechanical services systems as they relate to individuals, society, and the economic, environmental, and technological systems.
Impacts Objectives
Students will:
2445.9.1Discuss several social changes brought about by the development of mechanical services technology.
2445.9.2Explain how mechanical services technology affects our economic system and give examples.
2445.9.3Describe positive and negative implications that various mechanical services technologies have had on the environment.
2445.9.4Discuss a variety of future developments in mechanical services and their possible effects on society.