Hydraulics Flashcards
What is Pascal’s Law
Pressure applied on a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished in all directions and acts with equal force on equal areas and at right angles to them.
What is the formula for force
F = P x A
What is Bernoullis Principle?
In a system with a constant flow rate, energy is transformed from one form to another each time the pipe cross section changes.
How is flow measured?
In Velocity and Flow Rate
What are the two reasons why water isn’t used as a hydraulic fluid?
Its lack of lubricating properties.
The corrosiveness of water.
What is the definition of viscosity and what is it measured in?
A measure of a fluids resistance to flow, measured in centistokes.
What are the two types of pumps?
Hydrodynamic pumps (Non-positive displacement pumps)
Hydrostatic pumps (positive displacement pumps)
What are the characteristics of a multi-cylinder pump?
Highly efficient.
Wide range of capacities.
Variable output.
Large HP applications.
Describe an axial piston pump.
The pistons are arranged parallel to the shaft. The angle of the swashplate determines the length of the stroke. The swashplate angle can be varied or fixed.
Describe the function of actuators.
To convert hydraulic energy into mechanical movement.
Describe Linear, Rotary, and Semi Rotary actuators.
A linear actuator has a reciprocating motion.
A Rotary actuator converts hydraulic energy into Rotary motion.
A semi Rotary actuator converts hydraulic energy into partial Rotary movement.
Describe the procedure for a motor leakage test.
Isolate the return line.
Break system on the drain line.
Supply oil to the actuator by operating the directional control valve.
Collect oil from the drain line and time how long it takes to collect 1 pint.
Take the temperature of the oil and repeat the test by isolating the opposite return line.
Plot results on graph obtained from relevant BR.
What are the two conditions that mandate a hydraulic oil change?
Degradation of the base oil.
Depletion of the additive package.
Identify 5 common malpractices in hydraulic pumps and motors.
Changing filters.
Running too hot.
Using incorrect oil.
Wrong filter locations.
Not self priming.
Describe the purpose of the Safety Supervisor System.
Protects the supply of hydraulic fluid in the system in the event of a fluid leak. Consists of two level switches: ‘low level’ and ‘low low level’. The valves are V3 and V4.
What are four ways to keep your hydraulic fluid in top condition?
Keep contaminants out of your hydraulic system.
Change the fluid and filter after the initial 50 hours of use.
Check oil before each use.
Regularly check temperature during operation.
What are three reasons seals can get damaged.
Excess pressure
Excess temperature
Contaminants
What are the checks for flexi hoses?
Inspect hoses for cracking, cuts and dents.
Check that the hose routing isn’t pinched, kinked or overstretched.
Inspect flex points for kinking or stretching.
Check all fittings on hoses to make sure they are snug.
What contaminants could enter the system if it isn’t sealed properly?
Air entrainment.
Solid particulate contamination
Water
What are the effects of air entrainment?
Heat
Loss of lubrication
Loss of efficiency.
What are the effects of solid particulate contamination?
Scoring.
Wear.
Loss of efficiency.