Fluid Power With Applications

by Esposito, Anthony

• ISBN13: 9780130102256
• ISBN10: 0130102253
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

For sophomore/junior-level courses in Fluid Power, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics in 2- and 4-year Engineering Technology and Industrial Technology Programs. Updated to reflect current fluid power technology and industrial applications, this text focuses on the design, analysis, operation, and maintenance of fluid power systems.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Fluid Power.
2. Physical Properties of Hydraulic Fluids.
3. Energy and Power in Hydraulic Systems.
4. Hydraulic Conductors and Fittings.
5. Basics of Hydraulic Flow in Pipelines.
6. The Source of Hydraulic Power: Pumps.
7. Hydraulic Actuators and Motors.
8. Valves and Other Control Components In Hydraulic Systems.
9. Hydraulic Circuit Design and Analysis.
10. Maintenance of Hydraulic Systems.
11. Pneumatics: Air Preparation and Components.
12. Pneumatics: Circuits and Applications.
13. Fluid Logic Control Systems.
14. Electrical Controls For Fluid Power Circuits.
Appendix A. Sizes of Steel Pipe (English Units).
Appendix B. Sizes of Steel Pipe (Metric Units).
Appendix C. Sizes of Steel Tubing (English Units).
Appendix D. Sizes of Steel Tubing (Metric Units).
Appendix E. Unit Conversion Factors.
Appendix F. Nomenclature.
Appendix G. Fluid Power Symbols.
Appendix H. Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Exercises.
Index.