Fluid Systems Flashcards
Accumulator
a device (as in a hydraulic system) in which a fluid is collected and especially in which it is kept under pressure as a means of storing energy
Actuator
a device that transfers fluid or electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Bernoulli’s Law
a change in the velocity of a fluid caused by a constriction produces an opposite change in pressure.
Boyle’s Law
the volume of a gas at a constant temperature is inversely proportional to its pressure
Centrifugal
type of hydraulic pump
Charles’ Law
The volume of a gas at a constant pressure is directly proportional to its temperature.
Compressor
A device that converts mechanical force into pneumatic energy
Diaphragm
Part of a pump that consists of a flexible membrane
Displacement
Movement of an object through a distance.
Dynamics
The behavior of matter when in motion; (physics) the study of why objects move
Filter
a component used to remove impurities from air or liquids.
Fluid
the medium used to transfer power (can be a liquid or a gas).
Fluid tank
reservoir for liquid or pressure tank for gas
Hydraulic Fluid
A liquid that is used in hydraulic systems to transfer energy; usually an oil - based substance
Kinetic Energy
The energy of an object due to its mass and motion (calculated using the objects mass and velocity)
