Advantages and applications of fluid power systems are discussed in detail. Emphasis is placed on the fact that fluid power systems are designed to perform useful work. A complete hydraulic system and a complete pneumatic system are individually presented with identifications of the necessary components and their functions.
The fluid power industry is examined in terms of its bright, expanding future and the need for fluid power mechanics, technicians and engineers. This chapter deals with the single most important material in a hydraulic system: the working fluid. It introduces the student to the various types of hydraulic fluids and their most important physical properties. The differences between liquids and gases are outlined in terms of fundamental characteristics and applications.
Methods for testing various fluid properties (such as bulk modulus, viscosity, and viscosity index) are presented. The student is introduced to the concepts of pressure, head and force. Units in the Metric System are described and compared to units in the English System. #Fluid power with applications 7th edition.
