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Fluid Power with Applications

ISBN: 9780130608994 | 0130608998
Edition: 7th
Format: Hardcover w/CD
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2009

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SummaryTable of Contents
For sophomore/junior level courses in Fluid Power, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics in 2/4-year Engineering Technology and Industrial Technology programs.This 6th edition of the popular text presents broad coverage of fluid power technology in a readable and understandable fashion. An extensive array of industrial applications is provided to motivate and stimulate students' interest in the field. Balancing theory and applications, this text is updated to reflect current technology; it focuses on the design, analysis, operation, and maintenance of flu... MORE
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Introduction to Fluid Power
1(20)
Learning Objectives
1(1)
What Is Fluid Power?
1(2)
History of Fluid Power
3(3)
Advantages of Fluid Power
6(4)
Applications of Fluid Power
10(4)
Components of a Fluid Power System
14(3)
The Fluid Power Industry
17(4)
Exercises
18(3)
Physical Properties of Hydraulic Fluids
21(36)
Learning Objectives
21(1)
Introduction
21(2)
Fluids: Liquids and Gases
23(2)
Specific Weight, Density, and Specific Gravity
25(5)
Force, Pressure, and Head
30(7)
The SI Metric System
37(3)
Bulk Modulus
40(1)
Viscosity
41(7)
Viscosity Index
48(3)
Illustrative Examples Using the SI Metric System
51(1)
Key Equations
52(5)
Exercises
53(4)
Energy and Power in Hydraulic Systems
57(54)
Learning Objectives
57(1)
Introduction
57(2)
Review of Mechanics
59(6)
Multiplication of Force (Pascal's Law)
65(4)
Applications of Pascal's Law
69(7)
Conservation of Energy
76(1)
The Continuity Equation
77(2)
Hydraulic Power
79(5)
Bernoulli's Equation
84(7)
Torricelli's Theorem
91(2)
The Siphon
93(1)
Energy, Power, and Flow Rate in the SI Metric System
94(2)
Illustrative Examples Using the SI Metric System
96(3)
Key Equations
99(12)
Exercises
102(9)
Frictional Losses in Hydraulic Pipelines
111(30)
Learning Objectives
111(1)
Introduction
111(2)
Laminar and Turbulent Flow
113(1)
Reynolds Number
114(3)
Darcy's Equation
117(1)
Frictional Losses in Laminar Flow
117(1)
Frictional Losses in Turbulent Flow
118(4)
Losses in Valves and Fittings
122(5)
Equivalent-Length Technique
127(1)
Hydraulic Circuit Analysis
128(3)
Circuit Analysis Using the SI Metric System
131(3)
Key Equations
134(7)
Exercises
135(6)
Hydraulic Pumps
141(54)
Learning Objectives
141(1)
Introduction
142(2)
Pumping Theory
144(1)
Pump Classification
145(3)
Gear Pumps
148(8)
Vane Pumps
156(6)
Piston Pumps
162(9)
Pump Performance
171(7)
Pump Noise
178(6)
Pump Selection
184(1)
Pump Performance Ratings in Metric Units
185(3)
Key Equations
188(7)
Exercises
190(5)
Hydraulic Cylinders and Cushioning Devices
195(32)
Learning Objectives
195(1)
Introduction
195(2)
Hydraulic Cylinder Operating Features
197(2)
Cylinder Mountings and Mechanical Linkages
199(2)
Cylinder Force, Velocity, and Power
201(3)
Cylinder Loads Due to Moving of Weights
204(3)
Special Cylinder Designs
207(1)
Cylinder Loadings through Mechanical Linkages
207(6)
Hydraulic Cylinder Cushions
213(3)
Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
216(4)
Key Equations
220(7)
Exercises
222(5)
Hydraulic Motors
227(33)
Learning Objectives
227(1)
Introduction
227(3)
Limited Rotation Hydraulic Motors
230(2)
Gear Motors
232(3)
Vane Motors
235(3)
Piston Motors
238(2)
Hydraulic Motor Theoretical Torque, Power, and Flow-Rate
240(4)
Hydraulic Motor Performance
244(4)
Hydrostatic Transmissions
248(3)
Hydraulic Motor Performance in Metric Units
251(2)
Key Equations
253(7)
Exercises
255(5)
Hydraulic Valves
260(48)
Learning Objectives
260(1)
Introduction
261(1)
Directional Control Valves
262(13)
Pressure Control Valves
275(9)
Flow Control Valves
284(8)
Servo Valves
292(3)
Proportional Control Valves
295(1)
Cartridge Valves
296(7)
Hydraulic Fuses
303(1)
Key Equations
304(4)
Exercises
304(4)
Hydraulic Circuit Design and Analysis
308(41)
Learning Objectives
308(1)
Introduction
308(1)
Control of a Single-Acting Hydraulic Cylinder
309(1)
Control of a Double-Acting Hydraulic Cylinder
310(2)
Regenerative Cylinder Circuit
312(4)
Pump-Unloading Circuit
316(1)
Double-Pump Hydraulic System
317(3)
Counterbalance Valve Application
320(1)
Hydraulic Cylinder Sequencing Circuits
321(1)
Automatic Cylinder Reciprocating System
322(1)
Locked Cylinder Using Pilot Check Valves
322(1)
Cylinder Synchronizing Circuits
323(2)
Fail-Safe Circuits
325(3)
Speed Control of a Hydraulic Cylinder
328(4)
Speed Control of a Hydraulic Motor
332(1)
Hydraulic Motor Braking System
332(1)
Hydrostatic Transmission System
333(2)
Air-Over-Oil Circuit
335(1)
Analysis of Hydraulic System with Frictional Losses Considered
335(4)
Mechanical-Hydraulic Servo System
339(1)
Key Equations
340(9)
Exercises
340(9)
Hydraulic Conductors and Fittings
349(28)
Learning Objectives
349(1)
Introduction
349(1)
Conductor Sizing for Flow Rate Requirements
350(2)
Pressure Rating of Conductors
352(4)
Steel Pipes
356(4)
Steel Tubing
360(5)
Plastic Tubing
365(1)
Flexible Hoses
365(6)
Quick Disconnect Couplings
371(1)
Metric Steel Tubing
371(3)
Key Equations
374(3)
Exercises
374(3)
Ancillary Hydraulic Devices
377(43)
Learning Objectives
377(1)
Introduction
377(1)
Reservoirs
378(3)
Accumulators
381(11)
Pressure Intensifiers
392(3)
Sealing Devices
395(11)
Heat Exchangers
406(4)
Pressure Gages
410(2)
FlowMeters
412(4)
Key Equations
416(4)
Exercises
416(4)
Maintenance of Hydraulic Systems
420(30)
Learning Objectives
420(1)
Introduction
421(2)
Oxidation and Corrosion of Hydraulic Fluids
423(1)
Fire-Resistant Fluids
424(2)
Foam-Resistant Fluids
426(1)
Fluid Lubricating Ability
426(1)
Fluid Neutralization Number
427(1)
Petroleum-Base Versus Fire-Resistant Fluids
427(1)
Maintaining and Disposing of Fluids
428(1)
Filters and Strainers
429(5)
Beta Ratio of Filters
434(2)
Fluid Cleanliness Levels
436(2)
Wear of Moving Parts Due to Solid-Particle Contamination of the Fluid
438(1)
Problems Caused by Gases in Hydraulic Fluids
439(3)
Troubleshooting Hydraulic Systems
442(4)
Safety Considerations
446(1)
Environmental Issues
446(1)
Key Equations
447(3)
Exercises
448(2)
Pneumatics: Air Preparation and Components
450(54)
Learning Objectives
450(1)
Introduction
451(1)
Properties of Air
452(2)
The Perfect Gas Laws
454(6)
Compressors
460(9)
Fluid Conditioners
469(8)
Analysis of Moisture Removal from Air
477(3)
Air Flow Rate Control with Orifices
480(2)
Air Control Valves
482(8)
Pneumatic Actuators
490(8)
Key Equations
498(6)
Exercises
499(5)
Pneumatics: Circuits and Applications
504(31)
Learning Objectives
504(1)
Introduction
504(3)
Pneumatic Circuit Design Considerations
507(1)
Air Pressure Losses in Pipelines
508(2)
Economic Cost of Energy Losses in Pneumatic Systems
510(2)
Basic Pneumatic Circuits
512(6)
Pneumatic Vacuum Systems
518(4)
Sizing of Gas-Loaded Accumulators
522(3)
Pneumatic Circuit Analysis Using Metric Units
525(3)
Key Equations
528(7)
Exercises
528(7)
Basic Electrical Controls for Fluid Power Circuits
535(20)
Learning Objectives
535(1)
Introduction
535(4)
Electrical Components
539(3)
Control of a Cylinder Using a Single Limit Switch
542(1)
Reciprocation of a Cylinder Using Pressure or Limit Switches
543(1)
Dual-Cylinder Sequence Circuits
544(1)
Box-Sorting System
545(3)
Electrical Control of Regenerative Circuit
548(1)
Counting, Timing, and Reciprocation of Hydraulic Cylinder
549(6)
Exercises
551(4)
Fluid Logic Control Systems
555(25)
Learning Objectives
555(1)
Introduction
555(2)
Moving-Part Logic (MPL) Control Systems
557(4)
MPL Control of Fluid Power Circuits
561(4)
Introduction to Boolean Algebra
565(6)
Illustrative Examples Using Boolean Algebra
571(5)
Key Equations
576(4)
Exercises
576(4)
Advanced Electrical Controls for Fluid Power Systems
580(67)
Learning Objectives
580(1)
Introduction
580(5)
Components of an Electrohydraulic Servo System
585(3)
Analysis of Electrohydraulic Servo Systems
588(8)
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
596(10)
Key Equations
606(5)
Exercises
607(4)
APPENDIXES
A Sizes of Steel Pipe (English Units)
611(2)
B Sizes of Steel Pipe (Metric Units)
613(2)
C Sizes of Steel Tubing (English Units)
615(2)
D Sizes of Steel Tubing (Metric Units)
617(1)
E Unit Conversion Factors
618(2)
F Nomenclature
620(3)
G Fluid Power Symbols
623(3)
H Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Exercises
626(5)
I Derivation of Key Equations
631(5)
J Computer Analysis of Fluid Power Systems
636(8)
K Exercises for Computer Solutions
644(3)
Index647

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