Helwan University Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems

Faculty of Engineering Dr. Abu Bakr Abd El Wahab

Mechanical Engineering Department Eng. Mai Mukhtar
1st Term (2021-2022) Sheet No. 7

Q1
What is pressure compensated flow control valve?
Explain with a neat sketch pressure compensated flow control valve.
Draw the symbol of pressure compensated flow control valve
Q2
If the load on an actuator is increased, the flow through a non-compensated flow control
valve controlling the actuator speed will
o Decrease
o Increase
o Remain the same

Q3
Determine flow rate and the Initial spring compression, Xo for the shown pressure
2∆𝑷
compensated flow control valve which has a capacity, 𝑄 = 𝐶𝑣 · 𝐴𝑠 √ 𝜌
Find the load rising speed if the hydraulic cylinder piston diameter is 12 cm2
Where:
Q in Lpm ,
Cv flow coefficient = 0.6
P Pressure drop across the throstle valve in KPa
𝝆 =900 kg/m3
Ds=8 mm
K=1500 N/m

Q4
The speed of the actuator………… when the flow through the relief valve increases
Q5
The check valve is a ………..way directional control valve.

Q6
Draw a sketch to show how the check valves are used to avoid the pump to become a
hydraulic motor

Q7
Draw a sketch to show how the check valves are used to hold the pump primed

Q8
Explain with sketch the different application of Pilot operated check valves

Q9
A meter-in control valve controls the speed of an actuator by …….
Restricting the flow to the actuator
o Applying back pressure to the actuator
o Diverting flow to the reservoir
o Restricting the flow from the actuator

Q10
Explain with neat sketch the working of meter out hydraulic circuit

Q11
Explain with neat sketch the working of meter in hydraulic circuit

Q12
A cylinder having a bore of 50 mm with a rod diameter of 32 mm is used
to lift a vertical load of 3 tons. The quantity delivered by the pump is 8 l/min, the relief
valve is set at 180 bar and the cylinder extend meter-out flow-control valve is set at 4
l/min. Calculate:
1. The extend speed
2. The pressure reading at gauge P1 when the cylinder is extending at a steady speed.
Q13
Explain for the shown Crossover pilot-operated check valve
How to maintain the load in position
How to lower the load
How to raise the load

Q14
What is the function of the check valve in the shown system?

Q15

Explain with sketch how the accumulator in a hydraulic system store energy and provide
additional fluid power, and to reduce pressure fluctuation and absorb shock