Fluid Power Engineering, 2nd Edition ✓ Most Recent [ Active ]

Develop High-Performance Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems

Design, operate, analyze, and maintain fluid power equipment using the expert information in this authoritative guide. Fluid Power Engineering, Second Edition presents a comprehensive approach to hydraulic systems engineering with a solid theoretical background. The book explains how to create detailed nonlinear mathematical models, select and assemble components, and integrate powerful ordinary, proportional, and servo valves and actuators. You will also learn how to build low-loss transmission lines, analyze system steady state and dynamic performance, and optimize efficiency. Thoroughly revised to reflect current technologies, this second edition includes a new chapter on electrohydraulic proportional valve technology and newly added teaching and learning ancillaries.

• Work with hydraulic fluids, pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, and accessories

• Design transmission lines using the lumped parameter model

• Minimize power losses due to friction, leakage, and line resistance

• Construct, implement, and operate accumulators, pressure switches, and filters

• Develop mathematical models of hydraulic and electrohydraulic servo systems

• Convert hydraulic power into mechanical energy using actuators

• Precisely control load displacement using HSAs and control valves

• Apply fluid systems techniques to pneumatic power systems

Author M. Galal Rabie, PhD