Hydraulics Flashcards
What are the three key properties of hydraulic fluids?
Shapelessness, incompressibility, and the ability to transmit force.
What are the advantages of using hydraulic systems?
Hydraulics provide ease of part location, transmission of tremendous forces, variable speed and direction, no electrocution hazard, and the ability to include safety relief valves.
What is the main function of a hydraulic pump in a system?
It pressurizes the fluid, which enables the hydraulic system to perform mechanical work.
Why is cleanliness critical in high-pressure hydraulic systems?
Contamination can damage system components and lead to system failure due to high pressure and sensitive equipment.
What is the function of the accumulator in a hydraulic system?
The accumulator holds the system under pressure without a continuous pump and compensates for leakage.
