Difference between Open Loop

Hydraulic Circuit and a Closed Loop

Hydraulic Circuit

when the hydraulic fluids flow continuously between the pump and the actuator (normally
motor) without going to the reservoir, then the system is called as closed loop hydraulic
system.
On the other hand, if the fluid from the actuator (normally cylinder) first goes to the reservoir
and then the fresh fluid from the reservoir flow to the pump inlet, then the system is called
the open loop circuit.

For open loop system, a directional control valve is used for setting the direction of
movement of the actuator.
In closed loop system, one additional pump, called charge pump or a feed pump (a constant
displacement pump) is used for making up the circuit fluid. And the direction of the direction
of the movement of the actuator is controlled by the swash plate of the variable displacement
pump.
The open loop hydraulic system has advantage of less heat generation and on the other hand
the closed loop circuit is preferred for better (precise) response of the actuation.
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