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Fluid Power Tech for Engineers

This document provides an introduction to fluid power technology. It discusses how both hydraulics and pneumatics use liquids and gases to transmit power from one location to another. It notes key advantages like producing linear motion within a small space and allowing simple control. Applications are listed in construction, industrial, and aerospace fields. The main components of fluid power systems are also outlined for both hydraulics and pneumatics.

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Fluid Power Tech for Engineers

This document provides an introduction to fluid power technology. It discusses how both hydraulics and pneumatics use liquids and gases to transmit power from one location to another. It notes key advantages like producing linear motion within a small space and allowing simple control. Applications are listed in construction, industrial, and aerospace fields. The main components of fluid power systems are also outlined for both hydraulics and pneumatics.

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MEM 341: FLUID

POWER TECHNOLOGY

Chapter 1: Introduction
to Fluid Power
Chapter 1: Introduction to Fluid Power

1.0 Introduction to Fluid Power


1.1 Application & Advantages of Fluid Power
1.2 Components of Fluid Power Systems
INTRODUCTION

Fluid Power

Hydraulics Both are forms Pneumatics


of power
transmission
Both technologies use a “the technology of converting power to a more
useable form and distributing it to where it is
fluid (liquid or gas) to needed. The common methods of power
transmit power from one transmission are electrical, mechanical, and fluid
location to another. power.”
ADVANTAGES
• Easily produce linear motion using hydraulic or pneumatic
cylinders.
• Transmit equivalent power within a much smaller space.
• Offer simple and effective control of direction, speed, force,
and torque using simple control valves.
• Do not require electrical power, which eliminates the risk of
electrical shock, sparks, fire, and explosions.
DISADVANTAGES
Messy: Hydraulic oil can leaks to the surrounding
Hydraulic line can burst: improper design and care
Loud noise: pump

Compressed air tank is potentially danger : can explode over the


design safety limit
APPLICATIONS

1) Construction
• FP is use in
• transportation
• Excavating
• Lift material
• Control /power mobile equipment

MRI machine
2) Industrial
• FP is used in
• Power transmission
• Motion control

Packaging machine
3) Aerospace
• FP is use in
• Landing gear
• Brakes
• Flight control surfaces
FLUID POWER PRODUCTS

Air compressor and hydraulics


pump
• Converts mechanical power to
fluid power
Cylinder or motor
• Converts fluid power to
linear or rotary
mechanical power
Valve
• Control the direction,
pressure and rate of flow
Filter, regulator and
lubricator
• Condition the fluid
Manifold, hose, tube,
fitting and couplings
• Conduct the fluid
between components
Sealing devices
• Help contain the fluid
Accumulators and reservoir
• Store the fluid
Instruments (pressure
switch, gauge, flow meter
and sensor)
• Monitor the
performance of a fluid
power system
Components
Hydraulics Pneumatics
• Reservior or tank • Air tanks
• Pump
• Compressor
• Electrics/other power to
drive pump • Electric motor

• Valve • Valve

• Actuator • Actuator

• Piping • Piping

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