Fluid Power Engineering Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Subject, Scope and Purpose
1.2 Power Transmission Systems
1.3 Historical Synopsis
1.4 Principles of Fluid Power
1.5 Hydraulic Circuit Symbols
1.6 Fundamental Equations
1.7 Technological Trends
1.8 Design Assessment
Chapter 2 Transmission Cycles
2.1 Transmission Thermodynamics
2.2 Energy Losses
2.3 Energy/Work Cycle
2.4 Cavitation Cycle
2.5 Contamination Cycle
Chapter 3 System Loads and Duty Cycles
3.1 Load Classification
3.2 Inertial Loads
3.3 Elastance Loads
3.4 Dissipative Loads
3.5 Combined Load Effects
3.6 Vibration and Shock Loads
3.7 Load-Locus Diagram
3.8 Work Cycles
3.9 Duty Cycles
3.10 System Efficiency Graphs
Chapter 4 Fluid Power System Types
4.1 Selection Considerations
4.2 Open-Center Systems
4.3 Closed-Center Systems
4.4 Load-Sensitive Systems
4.5 Regenerative Systems
4.6 Energy Conservation Systems
Chapter 5 Control Systems
5.1 Control Perspective
5.2 Human Dynamics
5.3 Human Augmentation
5.4 Fluid Logic Control
5.5 Electrohydraulic Solenoid Control
5.6 Electrohydraulic Proportional Control
5.7 Electrohydraulic Servocontrol
5.8 Microcomputer Control
Chapter 6 System Design and Specification
6.1 Design Process
6.2 Load & Environmental Description
6.3 System Service Requirements
6.4 Component Specifications
Chapter 7 Hydraulic Pumps
7.1 Hydrostatic Power Generation
7.2 Pump Application Factors
7.3 Functional Aspects
7.4 Environmental Aspects
7.5 Reliability Aspects
7.6 Pump Selection
Chapter 8 Energy Storage and Transformation
8.1 System Energy Needs
8.2 Energy Storage--Accumulators
8.3 Accumulator Assessment
8.4 Accumulator Selection Criteria
8.5 Energy Transformation--Intensifiers
8.6 Intensifier Assessment and Selection
Chapter 9 Fluid Power Controls
9.1 Valve Application Requirements
9.2 Fluid Power Distributors
9.3 Fluid Power Regulators
9.4 Fluid Power Controllers
9.5 Valve Assessment and Selections
Chapter 10 Linear and Rotary Hydraulic Actuators
10.1 Function and Configuration
10.2 Hydraulic Cylinders
10.3 Cylinder Selection
10.4 Hydraulic Rotary Motors
10.5 Rotary Motor Selection
10.6 Limited Rotation Actuators
Chapter 11 Hydraulic Fluid Conditioners
11.1 Scope of Fluid Conditioning
11.2 Reservoir Function and Design
11.3 Filtration System
11.4 Dehydration System
11.5 Deaeration or Degassing System
11.6 Cooling/Heating System
Chapter 12 Fluid Conductors
12.1 Scope of Fluid Conductors
12.2 Rigid Conduit--Pipe
12.3 Rigid Conduit--Tubing
12.4 Rigid Conduit--Manifold
12.5 Flexible Conduit--Hoses
12.6 Conduit Adapters
Chapter 13 Hydraulic Fluid
13.1 Fluid Requirements
13.2 Types of Hydraulic Fluids
13.3 Fluid Assessment Methods
13.4 Fluid Application and Selection
Chapter 14 Hydraulic System Fabrication--Manufacturers
14.1 User Expectations
14.2 Leakage Control
14.3 Noise Control
14.4 Contamination Control
14.5 Safety Considerations
14.6 Life Cycle Costs
14.7 Reliability and Longevity
14.8 Failure Diagnostics
14.9 Final Assembly
14.10 Flushing and Roll-Off Cleanliness
14.11 Operational Guidelines
Chapter 15 Hydraulic System Operation--User
15.1 Prevention of Mechanical Failures
15.2 System Diagnostics
15.3 Trouble-Shooting Guidelines
15.4 System Restoration
15.5 Fluid Storage and Handling
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
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