Power Sources Flashcards
Electrical power
Using electrical impulses to generate mechanical power
Pneumatic power
Using gas to generate mechanical motion
Hydraulic power
Using fluids to generate mechanical motion
Atmospheric power
The pattern of electrical charges in the atmosphere
Uses of electrical
Lighting
Uses of hydraulics
Forklifts
Uses of pneumatics
Pressure sensors
Uses of atmospheric
Alternative energy source
Electrical pneumatic
Where air pressure is controlled by electrical current
Uses of electrical pneumatic
Aircraft
Electromechanical
Where an electrical signal is used to create mechanical movement
Hydro mechanical
Where hydraulic power is used to create mechanical movement
Vacuum mechanical
Where a vacuum is used to bring mechanical motion
Mechanical power
Physical source eg cogs
