MECH Dept Engineering Topics List

What are Double-Acting Cylinders?, Construction, Operation

Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit II: Hydraulic Actuators and Control Components

In double-acting hydraulic cylinders, liquid pressure can be applied to either side of the piston, thereby providing a hydraulic force in both directions.

Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit II: Hydraulic Actuators and Control Components

As the name suggests, single-acting cylinders can deliver a force in only one direction.

What are Linear Actuators?, Types,

Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit II: Hydraulic Actuators and Control Components

A linear actuator or hydraulic cylinder is a fluid motor that generates linear motion. In other words, hydraulic cylinder is a device which converts fluid power into linear mechanical force and motion.

Introduction, Learning Objectives

Subject and UNIT: Hydraulics and Pneumatics: Unit II: Hydraulic Actuators and Control Components

We know that the hydraulic pumps convert the mechanical energy into hydraulic energy.

Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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

Review Questions: Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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

two marks q & a : Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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

A hydraulic pump is a device which converts mechanical energy into hydraulic energy.

Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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

some illustrative example problems: Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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

Pumps are selected by considering number of factors into account. Main factors among these considerations are presented in Table 4.11.

Pump Noise, Slip, Cavitation, Pump Ripple

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

Noise is a significant factor used to determine the performance of the pumps.

Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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

The behaviour of a pump under varying conditions is shown graphically by the curves known as characteristic curves of the pump.

Fluid Power Priniciples and Hydraulic Pumps - Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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

The performance characteristics of a pump can be represented in terms of overall efficiency.