
Graduate Certificate in Fluid Power
MSOE’s Graduate Certificate in Fluid Power is designed for recent graduates and professionals interested in developing in-depth engineering skills in the field of hydraulic fluid power and motion control.
6 decades of Innovation in fluid power research and development
17,186 square feet of laboratories for pioneering of fluid power research and experiential learning
Custom Power Units designed to replicate real-world conditions
Expertise in:
Meet the Director — Paul MichaelThe Fluid Power Institute™ (FPI) has been a leader in hydraulic fluid power innovation since 1962. We specialize in evaluating new fluid power technologies using customized power units that replicate real-world conditions with precision. Our applied research services help industry partners evaluate and refine new technologies while providing experiential learning opportunities for MSOE students. Each year, graduate and undergraduate students gain invaluable experience with fluid power components, electronics, controls, sensors, data analysis, and systems in our labs. We’re always looking for new collaboration opportunities—whether it’s testing pioneering technology or sponsoring student projects. Let’s explore how we can work together to advance innovation in the great field of Fluid Power!
We are a member of several industry organizations. Through our 30-year membership to the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), we contribute to youth outreach, ongoing/professional education, and industry advisory committees. Our staff also contributes material to organizations like ASTM and ISO.
MSOE’s Graduate Certificate in Fluid Power is designed for recent graduates and professionals interested in developing in-depth engineering skills in the field of hydraulic fluid power and motion control.
MSOE offers eight educational seminars and certification courses through our Center for Professional Education.
Tests we perform include, but are not limited to, performance, efficiency, endurance, fatigue and burst. Additionally, we provide clients with custom assessments for components and systems using finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics and other modelling programs.
In our tribology laboratory, we have developed specialized analytical tools such as particle counting, ferrography, laser particle imaging, atomic force microscopy, stereomicroscopy and more. Clients of these services include both commercial and governmental institutions. A notable portion of our research and development on fluid power efficiency is funded by the National Science Foundation.
This cell includes a hydraulic power dynamometer for pump and motor efficiency studies.
Fully instrumented axial piston pump with sensors for measuring temperature and pressure conditions.
Cooling fan and 125 HP low-speed constant torque load motor
Directional control valve and flow meter with ball valve.
200 HP Electric motor
25 Gal. Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir
Test motor (yellow) with torque transducer
When Hallite Seals America, a global manufacturer of fluid-power hydraulic and pneumatic seals, O-rings, and bearings, went looking for a partner to develop a proprietary, one-of-a-kind testing system, it didn’t take long to choose MSOE and its Fluid Power Institute (FPI).
From the foundations of fluid power to the latest technological advancements, companies turn to MSOE to help their employees stay current or advance their skills.