1 Fundamental Principles

Industrial Prime Movers

A Brief System Comparison

An electrical system

A hydraulic system

A pneumatic system

A comparison

Definition of Terms

Mass and force

Pressure

Work, energy and power

Torque

Pascal’s Law

Pressure Measurement

Fluid Flow

Temperature

Temperature scales

Temperature measurement

Gas Laws


2 Hydraulic Pumps and Pressure Regulation

Pressure Regulation

Pump Types

Gear pumps

Vane pumps

Piston pumps

Combination pumps

Loading Valves

Pump Problems


Filters

3 Air Compressors, Air Treatment and Pressure Regulation

Compressor Types

Piston compressors

Screw compressors

Rotary compressors

Dynamic compressors

Air Receivers and Compressor Control

Air Treatment

Stages of air treatment

Filters

Air dryers

Lubricators

Air classification

Pressure Regulation

Relief valves

Non-relieving pressure regulators

Relieving pressure regulators

Service Units


4 Control Valves

Graphic Symbols

Types of Control Valve

Poppet valves

Spool valves

Rotary valves

Pilot-Operated Valves

Check Valves

Pilot-operated check valves

Restriction check valves

Shuttle and Fast Exhaust Valves

Sequence Valves

Time-Delay Valves

Proportional Valves

Servo Valves

Modular Valves and Manifolds

Cartridge Logic Valves


5 Actuators

Linear Actuators

Construction

Mounting arrangements

Cylinder dynamics

Seals

Rotary Actuators

Constructional details

Application Notes

Speed control

Actuator synchronization

Regeneration

Counterbalance and dynamic braking

Pilot-operated check valves

Pre-fill and compression relief

Bellows Actuator


6 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Accessories

Hydraulic Reservoirs

Hydraulic Accumulators

Hydraulic Coolers and Heat Exchangers

Hydraulic Fluids

Viscosity

Pour point

Environmental fluids

Pneumatic Piping, Hoses and Connections

Cost of Air Leaks

Silencers

Hydraulic Piping, Hosing and Connections

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fuses


7 Process Control Pneumatics

Signals and Standards

The Flapper-Nozzle

Volume Boosters

The Air Relay and the Force Balance Principle

Pneumatic Controllers

Process Control Valves and Actuators

Flow control valves

Actuators

Valve positioners

Converters

I–P converters

P–I converters


8 Sequencing Applications

Pneumatic Limit Switches

Logic Elements

Timers

More Complex Sequences

Pressure-Controlled Sequences

Modular Sequence Valves

Programmable Controllers

Distributed Systems


9 Safety, Fault-Finding and Maintenance

Safety

Cleanliness

Fault-Finding Instruments

Fault-Finding

Preventive Maintenance

Computer Simulation

Hydraulics and Pneumatics: A Technician's and Engineer's Guide serves as a guide to the hydraulic and pneumatic systems operations. It features mathematical content that has been presented in a style understandable even to beginners and non-experts. It has nine chapters that cover both hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, their fundamental principles including safety standards and regulations. The book also features abundant referencing, updated web links, and masterful tables for easier understanding of the concepts covered. The text is written to serve as an introductory reference for novices and students in pneumatics and hydraulics. It is also invaluable and can be used as primary reference for control, manufacturing, mechanical, and electrical engineers, operations managers, and technicians working with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.