Fluid Power

ENGR 8-4, Lesson 2

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Written by Roland Williams
Big Idea
ENGR-TS-3: The students will
develop an understanding of how
humans interact with systems.

Critical Knowledge/Elements
a) Operate technological systems

b) Maintain technological systems

c) Constructing technological systems

d) Design technological systems
Essential Question
What are hydraulic and
pneumatic systems?
Word Wall
Fluid
Fluid Power
Hydraulic Systems
Pneumatic Systems
Boyles Law
Pascals Principle
Pressure
Actuators
Compressor
Mechanical
Advantage

Fluid Power Review
What is a fluid power
system?
What is the definition of
a fluid?
How does a fluid power
system work?
Fluid power systems work by force
being applied to a fluid (gas or
liquid) , then the energy of the
fluid, under pressure, transfers its
energy to a mechanically device to
perform work.
Pressure
The amount of force
distributed over a unit of
area, usually expressed in
pounds per square inch.

Pressure = Force (F)
Area (A)
Boyles Law
The volume of gas varies as
the pressure increases,
whereas a liquids volume
remains the same under
pressure, provided the
temperature remains
constant.
Boyles Law
Liquid
2F
Pascals Principle
A pressure applied to a
confined fluid at rest is
transmitted with equal
intensity throughout the
fluid.
Pascals Principle
All have equal pressure
Force
By understanding Boyles Law
and Pascals Principle, we can
now understand how fluid power
systems are used to create a
mechanical advantage.
Mechanical Advantage
The increase in force
gained by using a
machine.
Mechanical Advantage using Fluid Power
10 : 1 advantage
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Part I
As you watch the video, write down
your definition of hydraulic systems,
and make a list of as many of the
different uses of hydraulics as you can
as described in the video.

Click here to watch video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlmRa-
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Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Part I Review


What is a hydraulic systems?

Hydraulic Systems
Fluid power systems that
use oil or another liquid.
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Part I Review


What are some of the uses of
hydraulics as described in the video?

Hydraulic System Components
(actuator)
(storage tank)
Source: Dept of Navy-Fluid
Power Training Manual
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Part II
As you watch the video, write down
your definition of pneumatic systems,
and make a list of as many of the
different uses of pneumatics as you
can as described in the video.

Click here to watch video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuK3ESG
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Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Part II Review


What is a pneumatic systems?

Pneumatic Systems
Fluid power systems
based on the use of air
or another gas.
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Part I Review


What are some of the uses of
pneumatics as described in the video?

Pneumatic System Components
1. Air tool (actuator)
2. Air Hose 3/8
3. Oiler
4. Pressure Regulator
5. Filter
6. Shut Off Valve
7. Lead Hose
8. Coupler body and connector
9. Drain daily
10. 1/2or larger pipe and fitting
11. Air Dryer (storage
tank/reservoir)
12. 1 or larger pipe and fitting
13. Air Compressor (pump)
14. Auto Drain
15. Drain daily

(actuator)
(storage tank) (compressor/pump)
(valve)
Source:
www.cartool.com.cn
Compressor
A device that converts
mechanical force and
motion into pneumatic
fluid power.
Actuators
A device that converts
fluid power into
mechanical force and
motion.
Source: Dept of Navy-Fluid
Power Training Manual
Essential Question
What are hydraulic and
pneumatic systems?
Fluid Power (conclusion)
ENGR 8-4, Lesson 2
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems