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HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

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What is the hydraulic power system ?

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 Pascal's Law

Pressure in a fluid at rest is transmitted in

all directions

Blas Pascal, 1647

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The London Hydraulic Power Company
1883

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Tower bridge

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APPLICATIONS

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 Power systems

Power Power
Transmission Control Actuator
source transducer

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 Comparison Power Systems
Char.\Sys. Mechanical Electrical Pneumatic Hydraulic

Power / weight Poor Fair Best Best

Relative cost Best Best Fair Fair
Torque/weight Poor Fair Good Best
Response speed Poor Best Good Good
Stiffness Good Poor fair Best
Dirt sensitivity Good Best Fair Fair

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Q1 = Q 2 A1.V1 = A2.V2
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 Equations
P(bar) = F(KgF) /A(cm2)

Q(liter/min) = A.V

Power(KW) = P.Q/600
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1. Pump
2. Tank
3. Check Valve
4. Relief Valve
5. Actuator
6. Direction Control
7. Flow Control Valve
Wheel Loader
962G

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HYD. Excavator
330C

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1. Introduction
2. Oil
3. Pumps
4. Valves
5. Actuators
Course content
6. Accessories
7. Loader Hyd. Circuit
8. Excavator Hyd. Circuit
9. Troubleshooting 26