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.
This PDF book
covers the following topics related to Fluid Power Control : Introduction to
Load-Sensing Systems, Steady State Analysis of Load-Sensing Systems,
Introduction to the Dynamic Analysis of Load-Sensing Systems, Analysis of Supply
Stability, Analysis of Load Stability, Analysis of Stability with Load
Interaction through a Mechanical Structure, Conclusions.
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.
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.