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What is Fluid Power?
• Fluid power is energy transmitted and controlled by means of a pressurized fluid, either liquid or gas. The term fluid power applies to both hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Hydraulics uses pressurized liquid, for example, oil or water;
• Pneumatics uses compressed air or other neutral gases.
• Fluid power can be effectively combined with other technologies through the use of sensors, transducers and microprocessors.
From: http://www.nfpa.com/OurIndustry/OurInd_AboutFP_WhatIsFluidPower.asp
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How does Fluid Power Work?
Pascal's Law expresses the central concept of fluid power:
"Pressure exerted by a confined fluid acts undiminished equally in all directions."
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An Example
• An input force of 10 pounds (44.8 Nm) on a 1-square-inch (6.45 cm2) piston develops a pressure of 10 pounds per square inch (psi) (68.95 kN/m2 or 68.95 KPa) throughout the container.
• This pressure will allow a 10-square-inch piston to support a 100-pound (444.8 Nm) weight.
• The forces are proportional to the piston areas.
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The Advantages• Multiplication and variation of force
• Easy, accurate control
• Multi-function control
• High horsepower, low weight
• Low speed torque
• Constant force or torque
• Safety in hazardous environments
• Established standards and engineering
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Fluid Power Applications
• Mobile– Backhoes– Graders– Tractors
– Truck brakes– Suspensions– Spreaders– Highway
maintenance vehicles
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Fluid Power Applications
• Industrial– Metalworking
equipment– Controllers– Automated
manipulators– Material handling – Assembly
equipment
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Fluid Power Applications
• Aerospace– Landing gear– Brakes– Flight controls– Motor controls– Cargo loading
equipment
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Fluid Power Components
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Fluid Power System
• Hydraulic pump or air compressor
• Cylinder or motor• Valves• Filters, regulators and
lubricators
• Manifolds, hose, tube, fittings, couplings, etc.,
• Sealing devices• Accumulators and
reservoirs• Instruments, such as
pressure switches, gauges, flow meters, sensors and transducers
A typical fluid power system includes the following components: