Introduction to Fluid Power,9780766823655

Introduction to Fluid Power

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ISBN13: 9780766823655
ISBN10: 0766823652
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-10-08
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning
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Summary

- schematics feature flow paths traced in color, so that readers can learn to read schematics while gaining an understanding of basic circuit operations- equations and examples for US Customary and Sl (Metric) units are given separately, providing the flexibility to cover both systems or place more emphasis on one vs. the other- component specifications sections are featured in each; chapter, offering insight into how components are evaluated and selected from manufacturers' catalogs

Table of Contents

Preface viii
An Introduction to Fluid Power
Fluid Power Defined
2(1)
Hydraulics versus Pneumatics
2(1)
Standards
3(1)
Applications
3(1)
The Fluid Power Industry
4(1)
Units
5(1)
Review Questions
5(3)
Basic Principles of Hydraulics
Introduction
8(1)
Pascal's Law
8(6)
Transmission and Multiplication of Force
14(5)
Basic Properties of Hydraulic Fluids
19(7)
Liquid Flow
26(19)
Static Head Pressure
45(2)
Pressure Losses
47(1)
Power
48(3)
Hydraulic Systems
51(1)
Equations
52(1)
Review Questions and Problems
53(5)
Hydraulic Pumps
Introduction
58(1)
Pump Flow and Pressure
58(5)
Pump Drive Torque and Power
63(4)
Pump Efficiency
67(6)
Pump Types
73(14)
Prressure-Compensated Pumps
87(1)
Cavitation and Aeration
88(1)
Graphic Symbols
88(2)
Pump Specifications
90(8)
Equations
98(1)
Review Questions and Problems
99(5)
Hydraulic Cylinders
Introduction
104(3)
Cylinder Force
107(5)
Cylinder Speed
112(6)
Cylinder Power
118(3)
Differential Flow
121(3)
Cylinder Types
124(6)
Graphic Symbols
130(2)
Cylinder Applications
132(10)
Cylinder Specifications
142(4)
Equations
146(1)
Review Questions and Problems
147(7)
Hydraulic Motors
Introduction
154(1)
Motor Types
154(7)
Motor Torque
161(2)
Motor Speed
163(3)
Motor Power
166(1)
Motor Efficiency
167(5)
Graphic Symbols
172(2)
Motor Applications
174(2)
Motor Specifications
176(6)
Equations
182(1)
Review Questions and Problems
183(5)
Hydraulic Directional Control
Introduction
188(1)
Check Valves
188(2)
Chuttle Valves
190(3)
Two-way Directional Control Valves
193(5)
Three-way Directional Control Valves
198(6)
Four-way Directional Control Valves
204(14)
Directional Control Valve Actuation
218(6)
Circuits
224(10)
Directional Control Valve Mounting
234(4)
Directional Control Valve Specifications
238(2)
Equations
240(1)
Review Questions and Problems
241(3)
Hydraulic Pressure Control
Introduction
244(1)
Pressure Relief Valves
244(9)
Unloading Valves
253(2)
Pressure Reducing Valves
255(3)
Sequence Valves
258(7)
Counterbalance Valves
265(3)
Brake Valves
268(1)
Pressure-compensated Pumps
269(6)
Pressure Control Valve Mounting
275(1)
Pressure Control Valve Specifications
276(1)
Review Questions and Problems
276(4)
Hydraulic Flow Control
Introduction
280(1)
Flow Control Valve Types
280(4)
Flow Coefficient
284(3)
Circuits
287(11)
Cushioned Cylinders
298(2)
Flow Dividers
300(4)
Flow Control Valve Specifications
304(2)
Equations
306(1)
Review Questions and Problems
307(3)
Ancillary Hydraulic Components
Introduction
310(1)
Accumulators
310(11)
Intensifiers
321(4)
Reservoirs
325(4)
heat Exchangers
329(4)
Filters
333(9)
Instrumentation and Measurement
342(5)
Conduits and Fittings
347(14)
Seals and Bearings
361(8)
Hydraulic Fluids
369(2)
Equations
371(1)
Review Questions and Problems
372(4)
Basic Principles of Pneumatics
Introduction
376(2)
Absolute Pressure and Temperature
378(1)
Gas Laws
379(10)
Gas Flow
389(1)
Vacuum
390(4)
Pneumatic Systems
394(2)
Equations
396(1)
Review Questions and Problems
396(4)
Penumatic Power Supply
Introduction
400(1)
Compressor Types
401(6)
Compressor Sizing
407(5)
Vacuum Pumps
412(1)
Equations
413(1)
Review Questions and Problems
414(2)
Pneumatic Components
Introduction
416(1)
Pneumatic Cylinders
417(7)
Pneumatic Motors
424(2)
Other Pneumatic Actuators
426(1)
Pneumatic Directional Control Valves
427(18)
Pneumatic Flow Control Valves
445(3)
Air Preparation
448(8)
Air Distribution
456(1)
Equations
457(1)
Review Questions and Problems
457(3)
Electronic Control of Fluid Power
Introduction
460(2)
Solenoid Valves
462(5)
Proportional and Servo Valves
467(5)
Pump Controls
472(1)
Review Questions
473(2)
Appendix A Nomenclature and Common Units 475(2)
Appendix B Metric (SI) Prefixes and Conversion Factors 477(3)
B.1 Metric (SI) Prefixes
477(1)
B.2 Conversion Factors
477(1)
B.3 How To Use Conversion Factors
478(2)
Appendix C Equations 480(7)
Appendix D Graphic Symbols 487(10)
Glossary 497(4)
Index 501

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