Hudrolic Fluid, Check Valves, Accumulators, DCVs Flashcards
What four things does hydraulic fluid do?
Transmits power
Lubricants moving parts
Cools moving parts
Seals clearances
What is viscosity
Thickness of a fluid
What does WR stand for in hydraulic fluid additives.
Wear resistant.
AW stands for?
Anti wear
EP stands for?
extreme pressure
R and O stands for?
Rust and oxidation
What are the four additives for hydraulic fluid?
WR (water resistant)
AW (anti wear)
EP (extreme pressure)
R and O (rust and oxidation)
When is hydraulic fluid most dangerous?
When atomized into atmosphere
What is flash point?
Temperature fluid must be heated to give off vapor to ignite
What is fire point?
Temperature with fluid burns and stays lit
Auto ignition is what?
Temperature fluid ignites without flame or spark
Two types of fire resistant fluids are?
Water based
Synthetic
What is invert emulsion?
Creamy white liquid made up of 60% oil 40% water
Why do you have to drain water from a tank containing hydraulic fluid?
Phase separation.
Emulsifiers break down and the water separates from oil
What does a emulsifier do?
Holds water in the oil.