Hydraulic Systems for Mobile Equipment, 1st Edition
Hydraulic Systems for Mobile Equipment educates students in heavy equipment and heavy truck programs. The text has a primary emphasis on agricultural and construction machinery, and can also empower students working in any related field of hydraulics. Designed for education, the text contains rich pedagogical support, thorough coverage of equipment and systems from a variety of manufacturers, and high-quality photos, drawings, and schematics. The scope and approach of the book make it appropriate for all students, whether they are pursuing a certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or a master's degree.
Table of Contents
Abbreviated Contents
Hydraulic Systems for Mobile Equipment, 1st Edition
- Front Matter
- 1 - Hydraulic Safety
- 2 - Hydraulic and Fluid Power Principles
- 3 - Symbols, Drawings, and Product Literature
- 4 - Pumps
- 5 - Rotary Actuators
- 6 - Cylinders
- 7 - Pressure-Control and Load-Holding Valves
- 8 - Flow-Control Valves
- 9 - Directional-Control Valves
- 10 - Fluids
- 11 - Filtration
- 12 - Contamination Control
- 13 - Accumulators
- 14 - Reservoirs and Coolers
- 15 - Plumbing
- 16 - Open-Center Hydraulic Systems
- 17 - Pressure-Compensating (PC) Hydraulic Systems
- 18 - Load-Sensing Pressure-Compensating (LSPC) Hydraulic Systems
- 19 - Flow Sharing/Downstream Compensation
- 20 - Excavator Pump Controls
- 21 - Hydraulic Test Equipment
- 22 - Hydraulic Troubleshooting Principles
- 23 - Hydrostatic Drives
- 24 - Hydrostatic Drive Service and Diagnostics
- 25 - Steering
- Image Credits
- Glossary
- Index