Name 3 basic ways to transmit power
- Mechanically
- Electrically
- Fluid Power
Name some of the advantages of a hydraulic system
- Increase or multiply the force
- Makes fluid power very precise
- Self-lubricating
List the components of a basic pneumatic system
A confined gas to act like a spring to transfer force. Uses an air compressor, a control valve, and an actuator. A pneumatic system does not use a return line
Describe the operation of a simple hydraulic system
A conformable liquid to act as a solid and transfer force. Uses a pumping unit, a control valve, and an actuator. It also has a return pump, which returns the extra oil back to the container for reuse
Name 3 advantages of a pneumatic system
- Self-cooling
- Fast acting
- Very powerful
How has fluid power helped the American agricultural industry become the most efficient in the world
- Uses hydrostatic drive
- Provide gear reduction
- Increase gear torque
- Helps with heavy loads
Explain the role fluid power has played in our modern-day transportation industry
- It helped develop the first steam engine
- Pneumatic tires
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Use a hydraulic pump, a control valve, and a pump to help with steering
- The automatic transmission uses hydraulic pumps
How does the aviation industry rely on fluid power
The aviation industry relies on fluid power for flight controls and testing equipment. It also creates a need for pneumatic fluid engineers
Describe 2 of the fluid power systems used in the manufacturing industry
- A hydraulic motor operates the barrel that spins concrete and the arm that carries the concrete
- Pneumatic gauges help measure holes for machines
