Practical hydraulic systems : operation and troubleshooting for engineers and technicians / Ravi Doddannavar, Andries Barnard.

By:

Doddannavar, Ravi

Contributor(s):

Barnard, Andries

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Practical professional books from ElsevierPublication details: Oxford ; Boston : Newnes, 2005.Description: vii, 229 p. : ill. ; 27 cmISBN:

075066276X (pbk.)
9780750662765 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

Hydraulics

DDC classification:

532 DOD

Holdings
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Whatever your hydraulic applications, Practical Hydraulic Systems: Operation & Troubleshooting For Engineers & Technicians will help you to increase your knowledge of the fundamentals, improve your maintenance programs and become an excellent troubleshooter of problems in this area. Cutaways of all major components are included in the book to visually demonstrate the components' construction and operation. Developing an understanding of how it works leads to an understanding of how and why it fails. Multimedia views of the equipment are shown, to give as realistic a view of hydraulic systems as possible. The book is highly practical, comprehensive and interactive. It discusses Hydraulic Systems construction, design applications, operations, maintenance, and management issues and provides you with the most up-to-date information and Best Practice in dealing with the subject.

Includes index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Preface (p. viii)
1 Introduction to hydraulics (p. 1)
1.1 Objectives (p. 1)
1.2 Introduction and background (p. 1)
1.3 Classification (p. 3)
1.4 Properties of hydraulic fluids (p. 3)
2 Pressure and flow (p. 16)
2.1 Objectives (p. 16)
2.2 Pressure (p. 16)
2.3 Pascal's law (p. 21)
2.4 Application of Pascal's law (p. 22)
2.5 Flow (p. 24)
2.6 Flow measurement (p. 33)
2.7 Fluid types (p. 36)
3 Hydraulic pumps (p. 37)
3.1 Objectives (p. 37)
3.2 Principle of operation (p. 37)
3.3 Pump classification (p. 38)
3.4 Gear pump (p. 40)
3.5 Vane pumps (p. 47)
3.6 Piston pump (p. 53)
3.7 Pump performance (p. 58)
3.8 Pump maintenance (p. 64)
3.9 Pump selection (p. 66)
3.10 Maintenance practice (p. 67)
4 Hydraulic motors (p. 69)
4.1 Objectives (p. 69)
4.2 Basic principles (p. 69)
4.3 Limited rotation hydraulic motor (p. 70)
4.4 Continuous rotation hydraulic motors (p. 72)
4.5 Hydraulic motor performance (p. 79)
4.6 Electro-hydraulic stepping motors (p. 82)
5 Hydraulic cylinders (p. 83)
5.1 Objectives (p. 83)
5.2 General (p. 83)
5.3 Construction (p. 84)
5.4 Cylinder cushioning (p. 89)
5.5 Cylinder mountings (p. 89)
6 Control components in a hydraulic system (p. 93)
6.1 Objectives (p. 93)
6.2 Introduction (p. 93)
6.3 Control valves (p. 94)
6.4 Servo valves (p. 123)
6.5 Hydraulic fuses (p. 126)
6.6 Pressure and temperature switches (p. 127)
6.7 Shock absorbers (p. 129)
6.8 Flowmeters (p. 130)
6.9 Manifolds (p. 130)
7 Hydraulic accessories (p. 132)
7.1 Objectives (p. 132)
7.2 Introduction (p. 132)
7.3 The reservoir system (p. 132)
7.4 Filters and strainers (p. 136)
7.5 Accumulators (p. 146)
7.6 Heat exchangers (p. 155)
7.7 Fluid conductors - hydraulic pipes and hoses (p. 157)
7.8 Steel tubing (p. 162)
7.9 Flexible hoses (p. 165)
8 Hydraulic fluids (p. 167)
8.1 Objectives (p. 167)
8.2 Introduction (p. 167)
8.3 Characteristics of hydraulic fluids (p. 168)
8.4 Neutralization number (p. 170)
8.5 Fire-resistant fluids (p. 171)
8.6 Foam-resistant fluids (p. 172)
8.7 General types of fluids (p. 173)
9 Applications of hydraulic systems (p. 175)
9.1 Objectives (p. 175)
9.2 Introduction (p. 175)
9.3 Advantages of hydraulic systems (p. 176)
9.4 Components of hydraulic systems (p. 176)
9.5 Applications of hydraulic systems (p. 177)
10 Hydraulic circuit design and analysis (p. 181)
10.1 Objectives (p. 181)
10.2 Introduction (p. 181)
10.3 Symbols of hydraulic components (p. 181)
10.4 Hydraulic circuits (p. 182)
11 Maintenance and troubleshooting (p. 190)
11.1 Objectives (p. 190)
11.2 Introduction (p. 190)
11.3 Safety (p. 192)
11.4 Cleanliness (p. 193)
11.5 Preventive maintenance (p. 193)
11.6 Troubleshooting (p. 197)
11.7 Commissioning procedures (p. 205)
11.8 Prevention of premature hydraulic component failure (p. 206)
Appendix A Practical problems (p. 208)
Appendix B Practical solutions (p. 212)
Index (p. 225)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Ravi is a project manager in HVAC design based in Pune, India. He is currently involved in the project management and design of the installation and commissioning of a heating system for Russia. Before this he has managed the design and construction of various boiler plants and the associated peripheral systems throughout the world. He takes great delight in getting involved in the actual commissioning process and handing over the systems to the clients. This involves a degree of training and this precipitated the writing of this book on hydraulics.

Andries cut his teeth while working for Atlas Aircraft Corporation as a hydraulics specialist over 25 years ago. Since then he has devoted his career to lecturing on the topics of Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics both at a trades, college and University level. In between his lecturing he has acted as a consultant to numerous blue chip companies on the topic of hydraulics systems. He is currently completing his Masters in Technology (in Design). For relaxation, Andries enjoys flying and working on his farm when he has time. An enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor he has received superb reviews from his courses on Hydraulics over the past 25 years.