Course in Filtration and Fluid Control in Hydraulics
Online 300-hour course in filtration and fluid control in hydraulics. 6 modules covering ISO 4406 (fluid cleanliness code), ISO 16889 (multi-pass filter test) and Pall Filter Sizing. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Relate fluid contamination to hydraulic failures.
Interpret cleanliness codes ISO 4406 and SAE AS4059.
Select and size filters according to the beta ratio.
Control water, air and thermal degradation of the fluid.
Apply good practices for filling, transfer and storage.
Take representative samples and analyse results.
Design a contamination control programme for a fleet.
Who it's for
- Contamination control technician looking to specialise in Filtration and Fluid Control in Hydraulics.
- Hydraulic systems engineer looking to specialise in Filtration and Fluid Control in Hydraulics.
- Fluids analyst looking to specialise in Filtration and Fluid Control in Hydraulics.
- Lubrication manager looking to specialise in Filtration and Fluid Control in Hydraulics.
- Hydraulic maintenance technician looking to specialise in Filtration and Fluid Control in Hydraulics.
- Industrial filtration specialist looking to specialise in Filtration and Fluid Control in Hydraulics.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter public works machinery.
What you'll work with
- ISO 4406 (fluid cleanliness code)
- ISO 16889 (multi-pass filter test)
- ISO 11171 (calibration of automatic particle counters)
- ISO 4021 (sampling from fluid lines)
- ISO 2941 (collapse resistance of filter elements)
- ISO 3968 (pressure drop across filters)
- SAE AS4059 (hydraulic fluid cleanliness classes)
- NAS 1638 (contamination classes)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Why hydraulic systems fail1.2Types of contaminant: particles, water, air and heat1.3Sources of contamination: manufacturing, operation and maintenance1.4Damage mechanisms in pumps and valves1.5Internal clearances and critical particle size1.6The real cost of contamination1.7Relationship between cleanliness and service life1.8Cleanliness targets by type of system1.9Cleanliness culture in the workshop1.10Workshop: diagnosing contamination sources
2.1Particle counting and its procedure2.2Cleanliness codes and how to read them2.3Taking a representative sample2.4Sampling points and accessories2.5Common sampling errors2.6Measuring water content2.7Full oil analysis and its interpretation2.8Trends and alarm values2.9Laboratory versus field measurement2.10Practice: interpreting cleanliness reports
3.1Types of filter by location in the circuit3.2Filtration on suction, pressure and return lines3.3Off-line filtration3.4Filter media and filtration ratio3.5Retention capacity and pressure drop3.6Bypass valve and its risks3.7Clogging indicators3.8Breathers and reservoir air filtration3.9Sizing according to the cleanliness target3.10Practice: selecting filters for a circuit
4.1Forms of water presence and their effects4.2Vacuum dehydration and other methods4.3Air ingress and cavitation4.4Aeration, foaming and its consequences4.5Reservoir design for separating air and water4.6Effect of heat on the fluid and additives4.7Temperature control as a cleanliness measure4.8Fluid compatibility4.9Biodegradable fluids and their sensitivity4.10Practice: water and air control plan
5.1Storage and handling of new oil5.2Filtering oil when filling5.3Cleanliness during intervention and sealing of openings5.4Replacing hoses without contaminating5.5Cleaning reservoirs and circuits5.6Commissioning after a repair5.7Flushing the system after a catastrophic failure5.8Appropriate tools and consumables5.9Training workshop personnel5.10Practice: clean intervention procedure
6.1Defining cleanliness targets per machine6.2Sampling and monitoring plan6.3Programme indicators and their evolution6.4Programme cost versus failures avoided6.5Relationship with predictive maintenance6.6Cleanliness specifications at purchase6.7Requirements for suppliers and external workshops6.8Common errors in fluid control6.9Programme audit6.10Final project: fluid control programme for a fleet
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Pall Filter Sizing, advanced Excel, Automation Studio, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real laboratory particle-counting procedures, fluid sampling on machines, and filter sizing by beta ratio. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Relate fluid contamination to hydraulic failures.
Interpret cleanliness codes ISO 4406 and SAE AS4059.
Select and size filters according to the beta ratio.
Control water, air and thermal degradation of the fluid.
Apply good practices for filling, transfer and storage.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with Pall Filter Sizing, advanced Excel, Automation Studio and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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