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Chapter 1
Introduction to Fluid Power
The Fluid Power Field 15
Defi nition of Fluid Power 16
Fluid Power Industry 16
Fluid Power Systems 18
System Characteristics 19
Advantages and Disadvantages
of Fluid Power Systems 20
Historical Perspective of Fluid Power 21
Historical Awareness 21
Individuals in History 22
Applications of Fluid Power through
History 25
Chapter 2
Fluid Power Systems
The Basic System 33
Functions of Fluid Power Systems 34
Energy Conversion 34
Fluid Distribution 34
Fluid Control 34
Work Performance 34
Fluid Conditioning 34
Structure of Fluid Power Systems 34
Power Unit 35
Actuators 35
Conductors 35
Control Valves 35
Fluid Conditioning 36
Basic System Components 36
Power Unit 36
Actuators 38
Conductors 40
Control Valves 40
Fluid Conditioning Devices 42
Basic System Operation 43
Basic Hydraulic System 43
Basic Pneumatic System 45
Chapter 3
Basic Physical Principles
Applications to Fluid Power
Systems 51
Mechanics 52
Simple Machines 52
Lever 52
Inclined Plane 53
Wedge 54
Screw 55
Pulley 55
Wheel and Axle 55
Basic Principles of Mechanics 55
Energy 55
Inertia 56
Friction 56
Force 57
Mechanical Measurements 57
Pressure 57
Torque 58
Work 58
Power 58
Horsepower 59
Velocity 59
Mechanical Advantage 59
Mechanical Effi ciency 59
Principles of Heat Transfer 60
Thermodynamics 60
Heat 60
Temperature 62
Forms of Heat 62
Modes of Heat Transfer 64
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