This note explains the
following topics: Fluid Power Fundamentals, Bernoulli's Equation, Flow Control
Valves, Direct and Pilot Operated Relief Valves, Hydraulic Circuits, Flow
Control Circuits, Check and Pilot to Open Check, Flow divider or combiner; Roles
of Hydraulic Fluid, Viscosity, Fluid Properties: Bulk Modulus, Fluid Inertia,
Hydraulic Pumps, Power Steering Valve, Pump Classification, Hydrostatic
Transmissions and Transformers, Electrohydraulics, Control design, feedback,
P-control and P-I control.
Author(s): Professor Perry Y. Li
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