Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit I: Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps

factors influencing selection of a hydraulic fluid

Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

While selecting a hydraulic fluid for a hydraulic system for an application, the following factors are to be considered.

FACTORS INFLUENCING SELECTION OF A HYDRAULIC FLUID

While selecting a hydraulic fluid for a hydraulic system for an application, the following factors are to be considered.

1. Operating pressure of the hydraulic system.

2. Operating temperature of the hydraulic system.

3. Operating environment of the hydraulic system.

4. Compatibility of components' materials and seals with hydraulic fluid.

5. Speed of operation.

6. Contamination possibilities.

7. Expected service life of hydraulic fluid.

8. Cost of the hydraulic fluid.

9. Availability of replacement fluid.

10. Cost of transmission lines.

11. Safety of operators.

12. Other system specific requirements such as wear, protection, ageing resistance, corrosion protection, demulsifying requirement, air separation requirement, etc.

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