This PDF book
covers the following topics related to Fluid Power Control : Fluid Power
Industrial Applications, Fundamentals of Fluid Power, Modelling of Fluid Power
Systems, Control of Fluid Power Systems, Mechatronics of Fluid Power Systems,
Hydraulic Circuits Design and Analysis, Pneumatic Circuits Design and Analysis,
Fluid Power Components, Oils and Piping of Hydraulic Systems, Maintenance of
Fluid Power Systems.
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
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.