Introduction To Hydraulics For Industry Professionals: Hydraulic Systems Volume 1
Introduction To Hydraulics For Industry Professionals: Hydraulic Systems Volume 1
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It is always advisable to review the relevant standards and the recommendations from the
system manufacturer. However, the content of this book provides guidelines based on the
author's experience.
Any portion of information presented in this book could be not applicable for some
applications due to various reasons. Since errors can occur in circuits, tables, and text, the
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Table of Contents
PREFACE, 13
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, 14
ABOUT THE BOOK, 15
ABOUT THE AUTHOR, 18
Chapter 1: Hydraulic Systems Overview, 19
1.1- Power Transmission and Control Systems, 20
1.2- Power Transmission and Control Systems Selection Criteria, 24
1.3- Power Transmission Systems General Features Comparison, 25
1.3.1- Application Characteristics, 25
1.3.2- Initial and Running Cost, 26
1.3.3- Precision of Motion, 26
1.3.4- Power to Weight Ratio, 27
1.3.5- Providing Linear Motion, 28
1.3.6- Efficiency of Energy Transmission, 28
1.3.7- Conclusion Table, 29
1.4- Fluid Power versus Fluid Mechanics, 30
1.5- Fluid Power Systems Classification, 30
1.5.1- Hydraulic versus Pneumatic, 31
1.5.2- Hydrostatic versus Hydrodynamic, 33
1.5.3- Open Circuit versus Closed Circuit, 34
1.5.4-Industrial versus Mobile Application, 35
1.6 -Basic Construction of Hydraulic Systems, 37
1.7- Advantages and Limitations of Hydraulic Systems, 40
1.7.1- Use of Hydraulic Fluids, 40
1.7.2- Power Transmission, 41
1.7.3- Controllability and System Design, 42
1.8- Industry Standards for Hydraulic Systems, 43
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APPENDIXES, 410
APPENDIX A: LIST OF FIGURES, 410
APPENDIX B: LIST OF TABLES, 424
APPENDIX C: SOFTWARE: HYDRAULIC COMPONENT SIZING CALCULATOR, 425
APPENDIX D: LIST OF ANIMATED CIRCUITS (AUTOMATION STUDIO), 425
APPENDIX E: LIST OF REFERENCES, 428
INDEX, 437
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Preface
PREFACE
An unfair question being asked that is: “Which of the Mechanical, Electrical and Fluid Power
systems is the best for power transmission and control?” The fact is none of these systems is the best
from all points of view. If one of these systems is best from all points of view, why would the other
systems still being used? What we can agree about is that there is a specific system that is the best
choice for a specific application.
This book is intended for industry professionals who would like to achieve a deeper understanding
of the principles of hydraulic control, and who would like to improve their practical skills in building
a hydraulic-driven machine. Unlike similar books, the contents of this book are presented in a unique
way. It fills the gap between the very academic style of fluid power books and the very commercial
style of books that are produced by fluid power manufacturers.
The book contains two software packages to download. The first package is the Hydraulic
Components Sizing Calculator. The second package is the Animated Circuits Files, which is
produced by Automation Studio Software. Both packages are extremely helpful in understanding the
subject and interactive designing of a hydraulic system.
Hydraulic system builders and users will find this book beneficial in understanding the operating
principles of the hydraulic components, using the right terminologies, determining the proper
specifications of a hydraulic component, performing the required calculations to size a hydraulic
component, reading the hydraulic schematics, and much more.
With more than twenty-five years of experience in teaching fluid power for industry professionals,
the author had effectively applied his solid understanding to the subject and his post-doctoral level of
academic education in the preparation of this book. Half of this book has been written while I am
flying from one state to other to conduct a seminar. The book features in brief are easy language,
brand non-biased, practical oriented, associated with a workbook, colored, and demonstrative.
The author wants to continue on his goal of supporting fluid power and motion control professional
education by developing the following series of volumes:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of all I would like to thank the almighty Allah who gave me the wealth of
knowledge, the health, and the will to complete this work.
To my best teachers and supervisors: Dr. Saad Kassem, Dr. Rama Bhat, Dr. Ibrahim Saleh, Dr.
Galal Rabie, and Dr. Abed Kattab
To friends who were always supportive: Eng. Yasser Fahmy and Eng. Ashraf Omar
Mr. Thomas Wanke, the Director of Fluid Power Institute at MSOE, for his effective
effort in reviewing the presented technical information.
Dr. James Mallmann for his considerable efforts in reviewing the language of the text.
These companies, BOSCH REXROTH and ASSOFLUID, who permitted use some of
their copyrighted pictures to make this book more demonstrative.
Lastly, the author particularly wishes to thank the administration at Milwaukee School of
Engineering and his supervisors who made his job easy to develop this book.
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About the Book
The textbook is produced in letter size (8.5 x 11) inches, and weighs 3.5 lb. The textbook contains a
total of eight chapters distributed on 337 pages. The workbook is produced in the same size and
weighs 1 lb. The associated software is online downloadable.
Book Objectives:
Chapter 1: Hydraulic Systems Overview
This chapter presents a comparative study of different power transmission and control systems;
namely: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic. This chapter explains the main features of
hydraulic systems and concludes by exploring the structure of a generic hydraulic system.
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