This PDF
covers the following topics related to Fluid Power and Control : Introduction to
Fluid Power, Forces in Liquids, Hydraulic Fluids, Pumps, Fluid Lines and
Fittings, Valves, Sealing Devices and Materials, Measurement and Pressure
Control Devices, Reservoirs, Strainers, Filters, and Accumulators, Actuators,
Pneumatics, Basic Diagrams and Systems.
This note covers introduction to fluid power, Forces in liquids, Hydraulic fluids,
Pumps, Fluid lines and fitting, Valves, Sealing devices and materials,
Measurement and pressure control devices, Reservoirs, Strainers, Filters and
accumulators, Actuators, Pneumatics, Basic diagrams and systems.
Fluid Power is the technology that deals with the generation,
control, and transmission of power, using pressurized fluids.This PDF covers the
following topics related to Fluid Power and Control : General Introduction to
Control System Components and Accessories, Hydraulic Circuits, Pneumatic
Systems, Pneumatic Circuits, Troubleshooting and Applications.
Author(s): Sathyabama Institute of Science and
Technology
Fluid
power plays an important role in industry. Various aspects of Fluid power are
covered in this note which starts with emphasis on fluid mechanics and governing
laws. Then, pumps and motors are discussed while elucidating the effect of
cavitation and noise. Topics covered includes: oil hydraulics and pneumatics,
luids for hydraulic systems, Hydraulic actuators, Proportional control valves
and servo valves, Components of pneumatic systems.