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 contains below topics, Fluid power principles and hydraulic pumps, Hydraulic actuators and control components, Hydraulic circuits and systems, Pneumatic and electro pneumatic systems, Trouble shooting and applications.
Author(s): K. Saravanan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Annes College of Engineering and Technology
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.