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.
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.
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.
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.
This
note is an advanced level for UG students and early PG students of Mechanical
Engineering. Various aspects of Fluid power are covered in this note which
starts with emphasis on fluid mechanics and governing laws. Topics covered
includes: oil hydraulics and pneumatics, their structure, advantages and
limitations, Hydraulic actuators, types and constructional details, lever
systems, control elements, Proportional control valves and servo valves,
Components of pneumatic systems, Direction, flow and pressure control valves in
pneumatic systems.