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Topic 2: Basic Hydraulics Flashcards

1
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the science relating to the behavior of liquids under various conditions and in aircraft.

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Hydraulics

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in aircraft, this provides a means of operating large and remote components that it would not be possible to operate satisfactorily by other means.

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hydraulic system

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provide a means of power transmission through the medium of hydraulics through an incompressible fluid via pipelines and actuators.

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Aircraft systems

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provide the power for the operation of components such as landing gear, flaps, flight controls, wheel brakes, windshield wipers, and other systems that require high power, accurate control, and rapid response rates.

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Hydraulic systems

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a 17th century mathematician who stated that:
“If a force is applied to a liquid in a confined space, then this force will be felt equally in all directions”.

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Blaise Pascal

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states that, “If a force is applied to a liquid in a confined space, then this force will be felt equally in all directions”.

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PASCAL’S LAW

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7
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Principle where all hydraulic systems operate.

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PASCAL’S LAW

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8
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The force employed when a hydraulic system is operated is caused by this.

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pressure

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9
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This is created only when an attempt is made to compress fluids.

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Hydraulic pressure

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10
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if a flow of oil is pumped through an open-ended tube there will be _________.

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no pressure

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if the end of the tube is blocked and the oil cannot escape, this will at once build up.

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pressure

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12
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Without some form of _________ there can be no pressure.

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restriction

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13
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This is required to deliver a flow of fluid into the system and some form of restriction is required to obtain pressure.

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pump

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In hydraulic systems, restriction is provided by movable pistons which travel backwards and forwards in cylinders. These assemblies being known as __________.

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hydraulic jacks or actuators

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15
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Formula of Pressure:

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Pressure = Force per Unit Area = FORCE / AREA

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16
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Formula of Force:

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Force = Pressure x Area

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17
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Formula of Work:

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Work = Force x Distance

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18
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He invented a hydraulic press and, in doing so, observed two facts:
a) The smaller the area under load, the greater the pressure generated.
b) The larger the area under pressure, the greater will be the load available.

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Joseph Bramah (1749 – 1814)

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19
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a hydraulic press that observed two facts:
a) The smaller the area under load, the greater the pressure generated.
b) The larger the area under pressure, the greater will be the load available.

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BRAMAH’S PRESS

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20
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2 facts observed in the brahmah’s press:

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a) The smaller the area under load, the greater the pressure generated.
b) The larger the area under pressure, the greater will be the load available.

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21
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For a given system pressure, the ________ produced will be directly proportional to the piston area and the ________ moved by the piston will be inversely proportional to the piston area.

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force; distance

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22
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It is a Passive Hydraulic System where a force is applied to a piston (piston A) only when it is desired to move the load (piston B).

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Bramah Press

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23
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The Bramah Press is a ________ where a force is applied to a piston (piston A) only when it is desired to move the load (piston B).

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Passive Hydraulic System

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24
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It describes a system only generating pressure when it is required rather than generating and maintaining pressure all of the time and only using it when something needs to be moved.

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Passive Hydraulic System

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25
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for operating different services, this varies according to its size and loading.

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Power

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26
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Power required for operating different services varies according to their _________.

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size and loading

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27
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Power required for operating different services varies according to their size and loading. These can be catered for by using _________.

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actuators with pistons of different areas

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HYDRAULIC FLUID PROPERTIES:

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▪ Incompressible
▪ Good Lubricating Properties
▪ Good Viscosity
▪ High Boiling Point/Low Freezing Point
▪ High Flash Point/Non-Flammable
▪ Chemically Inert/Non-Corrosive
▪ Resistant to Evaporation
▪ Free from Sludging and Foaming
▪ Reasonably Priced
▪ Readily Available

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29
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HYDRAULIC FLUIDS:

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1) DEF STAN 91-48
2) SKYDROL

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Equivalent to H515 NATO, OM15, and MIL-H-5606F

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DEF STAN 91-48

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31
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Clean mineral hydraulic fluid

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DEF STAN 91-48

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32
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Colored red hydraulic fluid

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DEF STAN 91-48

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33
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Hydraulic fluid used with synthetic neoprene rubber seals

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DEF STAN 91-48

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34
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Recommended for all hydraulic systems under high pressures and low or very low temperatures (-54 C° to 90 C°)

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DEF STAN 91-48

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35
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Phosphate ester based synthetic hydraulic fluid

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SKYDROL

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36
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a hydraulic fluid that is purple in color

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SKYDROL

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37
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a hydraulic fluid used with Synthetic Butyl Rubber Seals

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SKYDROL

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38
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Prolonged exposure to this will damage skin and eyes

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SKYDROL

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39
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a hydraulic fluid with a Very high flashpoint (170 C°)

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SKYDROL

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40
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a hydraulic fluid that is less prone to cavitation

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SKYDROL

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41
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It is of major importance that only the specified _________ or its approved alternative is used in a hydraulic system.

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hydraulic oil

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42
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If the ________ is added to a system, breakdown of the seals is likely causing fluid leakage, both internally within components and externally from the actuators.

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incorrect fluid

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43
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It is governed by the resistance to motion encountered by the fluid.

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efficiency of a hydraulic system

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44
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The efficiency of a hydraulic system is governed by this.

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resistance to motion encountered by the fluid

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45
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This is expended in overcoming static resistance (friction) which are:
• Friction in cylinders caused by moving parts
• Piston rods rubbing against bearings and seals
• Fluid rubbing against the pipe walls

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Force

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46
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Force is expended in overcoming static resistance (friction) which are:

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• Friction in cylinders caused by moving parts
• Piston rods rubbing against bearings and seals
• Fluid rubbing against the pipe walls

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47
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This would allow nearly 100% of the force to be utilized but would incur large weight and cost penalties.

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Large bore pipes and frictionless pistons

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48
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Large bore pipes and frictionless pistons would allow nearly 100% of the force to be utilized but would incur _________.

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large weight and cost penalties

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49
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_________ between pistons and cylinders and piston rods and bearings cannot be completely eliminated, it can only be lessened by good design and workmanship.

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Friction

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50
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Friction between pistons and cylinders and piston rods and bearings cannot be completely eliminated, it can only be lessened by _________.

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good design and workmanship

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51
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The friction between the walls of the pipes and the fluid depends upon:

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a) Velocity of the fluid in the pipes.
b) Length, bore, and the internal finish of the pipes.
c) Number of bends.
d) Viscosity of the oil.

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52
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This depends upon:
a) Velocity of the fluid in the pipes.
b) Length, bore, and the internal finish of the pipes.
c) Number of bends.
d) Viscosity of the oil.

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friction between the walls of the pipes and the fluid

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53
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perform a very important function in a hydraulic system, which is preventing leakage of fluid.

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Seals

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54
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a very important function seals perform in a hydraulic system

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preventing leakage of fluid

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55
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these prevent fluid leaks by being squeezed between two non-moving surfaces.

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Static seals, gaskets, and packing

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56
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fitted between sliding surfaces, these may be of many different shapes, depending on their use and on the pressure involved.

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Dynamic seals

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57
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these ring seals are effective in one direction only

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“U“ and “V”

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58
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these seals are often used where pressure is applied in either direction.

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“O” rings and square section seals

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59
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Where high pressures are used, an O-ring is normally fitted with __________.

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stiff backing ring

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60
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it retains the shape of the seal and prevents it from being squeezed between the two moving surfaces.

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stiff backing ring

61
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Where high pressures are used, it is normally fitted with stiff backing ring which retains the shape of the seal and prevents it from being squeezed between the two moving surfaces.

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O-ring

62
Q

these require lubrication to remain effective.

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Dynamic seals

63
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True or False. Wetting of the bearing surface or a slight seepage from the seals is normally acceptable.

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True

64
Q

these are made in a variety of materials, depending on the type of fluid with which they are to be used.

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Seals

65
Q

If a seal of an incorrect material is used in a system, the sealing quality will be seriously degraded, and this may lead to _________.

A

failure of the component

66
Q

these are easily damaged by grit

A

Seals

67
Q

this is often installed on actuators to prevent any grit that may be deposited on the piston rod from contaminating the seals.

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wiper ring

68
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COMPONENTS OF A BASIC HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:

A

1) Reservoir
2) Pump
3) Filter
4) Relief Valve
5) Selector Valve
6) Actuator

69
Q

it delivers oil to the pump and receives oil from the actuators.

A

reservoir

70
Q

a hydraulic system component that is either hand, engine, or electrically driven.

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pump

71
Q

3 types of pump of a hydraulic system:

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hand, engine, or electrically driven

72
Q

it enables the operator to select the direction of the flow of fluid to the required service and providing a return path for the oil to the reservoir.

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selector or control valve

73
Q

it actuates the component.

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jack, or set of jacks, or actuators

74
Q

it keeps the fluid clean.

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filter

75
Q

a safety device to relieve excess pressure.

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relief valve

76
Q

Apart from light aircraft breaks, it has little practical use.

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Bramah Press / Passive Hydraulic System

77
Q

Most systems are __________ where a pump supplies the pressure.

A

Active Hydraulic Systems

78
Q

Two types of Active Hydraulic System:

A

1) Open Center System
2) Closed System

79
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The main advantage of this system is that it is simple

A

OPEN CENTER SYSTEM

80
Q

the main disadvantage of this system is that only one service can be operated at a time.

A

OPEN CENTER SYSTEM

81
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Fluid is passed directly to the reservoir when no services are being operated; this allows the engine driven pump to run in an “offloaded condition” as little pressure is generated but there is still a flow through the pump to cool and lubricate it.

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OPEN CENTER SYSTEM

82
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On selection of a user system, the fluid is directed to the actuator which will move.

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OPEN CENTER SYSTEM

83
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The fluid from the other side of the actuator will return to the reservoir. When the actuator reaches the end of its travel, selector is returned to neutral in order to offload the pump and allow other services to be selected.

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OPEN CENTER SYSTEM

84
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The relief valve will relieve excess pressure if the selector is not returned to its neutral position.

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OPEN CENTER SYSTEM

85
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Its great advantage is that multiple services can be operated at the same time.

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CLOSED SYSTEM

86
Q

Their use is only limited by the volume flow capacity of the pump.

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CLOSED SYSTEM

87
Q

With this type of system, operating pressure is maintained in that part of the system which leads to the selector valves, and some method is used to prevent over-loading the pump.

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CLOSED SYSTEM

88
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In systems which employ a fixed volume pump (constant delivery), an automatic cut-out valve is fitted, to divert pump output to the reservoir when pressure has built up to normal operating pressure.

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CLOSED SYSTEM

89
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Basically, CLOSED SYSTEM operates the same way as open center system. Selector valve is moved opening up pressure and lines to the required service. However, there are two important differences:

A

▪ Two or more services can be operated at the same time.
▪ It is not important to return the selector valve to neutral once operation is complete; designed to deal with the consequent pressure increase.

90
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The main advantage of OPEN CENTER SYSTEM

A

it is simple

91
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main disadvantage of OPEN CENTER SYSTEM

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one service can be operated at a time

92
Q

In OPEN CENTER SYSTEM, fluid is passed directly to the reservoir when no services are being operated, this allows the engine driven pump to run in an __________ as little pressure is generated but there is still a flow through the pump to cool and lubricate it.

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“offloaded condition”

93
Q

great advantage of CLOSED SYSTEM

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multiple services can be operated at the same time

94
Q

In systems which employ a fixed volume pump (constant delivery), an _________ is fitted, to divert pump output to the reservoir when pressure has built up to normal operating pressure.

A

automatic cut-out valve

95
Q

it provides storage space for the system fluid.

A

reservoir

96
Q

Extra fluid is stored in the reservoir due to the following reasons:

A

• No system is leak free.
• Fluid expands and contracts as heated
or cooled.
• Actuators need more fluid when they are extended than contracted.
• Cavitation

97
Q

This is stored in the reservoir due to the following reasons:
• No system is leak free.
• Fluid expands and contracts as heated
or cooled.
• Actuator need more fluid when they are extended than contracted.
• Cavitation

A

Extra fluid

98
Q

Pressurized with air from engine compressor to further increase pressure at pump inlet to reduce possibility of cavitation.

A

RESERVOIR

99
Q

This usually has the following:
• Connections for suction pipes to the pumps and return pipes from the system.
• A quantity transmitter unit to monitor the system.
• A filling inlet normally sealed with filler cap preventing debris entering the reservoir.
• In some cases, a temperature sensing probe.

A

reservoir

100
Q

A reservoir usually has the following:

A

• Connections for suction pipes to the pumps and return pipes from the system.
• A quantity transmitter unit to monitor the system.
• A filling inlet normally sealed with filler cap preventing debris entering the reservoir.
• In some cases, a temperature sensing probe.

101
Q

These are for suction pipes to the pumps and return pipes from the system.

A

Connections

102
Q

used to monitor the system in the reservoir

A

quantity transmitter unit

103
Q

normally sealed with filler cap preventing debris entering the reservoir

A

filling inlet

104
Q

They remove foreign particles from the fluid.

A

FILTERS

105
Q

These are fitted in both suction and pressure lines that is at both sides of the pump.

A

Filters

106
Q

This filter is used to protect the pump.

A

Suction filter

107
Q

This is used to ensure the cleanliness of fluid during use.

A

pressure filter

108
Q

Sometimes, this is also present in the fluid return line to the reservoir to remove particles picked up during operation.

A

filter

109
Q

Sometimes, there is also a filter in the _________ to remove particles picked up during operation.

A

fluid return line to the reservoir

110
Q

Some of these are fitted with a device which senses the pressure difference across the filter element, and releases a visual indicator, in the form of a button or illuminates a warning lamp when the pressure difference increases as a result of the filter becoming clogged.

A

filters

111
Q

Some of these are fitted with a relief or bypass valve which allows unfiltered fluid to pass to the system when the element becomes clogged.

A

filters

112
Q

Other filters are fitted with a _________ which allows unfiltered fluid to pass to the system when the element becomes clogged.

A

relief or bypass valve

113
Q

This type of filter element must be changed at regular intervals before clogging occurs.

A

filters fitted with a relief or bypass valve

114
Q

Draw oil from the reservoir and deliver a supply of fluid to the system.

A

PUMPS

115
Q

In most cases, these are used to provide alternate supply as part of the redundancy provision for the safe operation of the aircraft.

A

air pump, ram air turbine, and power transfer unit

116
Q

these may be the only source of power in a small, light aircraft hydraulic system

A

Hand Pumps

117
Q

These may also be used on larger aircraft:
a) To allow ground servicing to take place without the need for engine running.
b) So that lines and joints can be pressure tested.
c) So that cargo doors, etc., can be operated without power.

A

Hand Pumps

118
Q

Reasons why Hand Pumps may also be used on larger aircraft:

A

a) To allow ground servicing to take place without the need for engine running.
b) So that lines and joints can be pressure tested.
c) So that cargo doors, etc., can be operated without power.

119
Q

Two types of powered or engine driven pumps may be classified as follows:

A

▪ Constant Delivery (Fixed Volume) Pump
▪ Constant Pressure (Variable Volume) Pump

120
Q

One example is spur gear displacement pump.

A

CONSTANT DELIVERY PUMP

121
Q

One of the gears is driven by the power source normally engine.

A

CONSTANT DELIVERY PUMP

122
Q

Supplies fluid at constant rate irrespective of demand and therefore needs an automatic cut out or relief valve to return the fluid to the reservoir.

A

CONSTANT DELIVERY PUMP

123
Q

It is fitted to a system employing a constant delivery (fixed volume) pump, to control system pressure and to return fluid to the reservoir.

A

AUTOMATIC CUT OUT VALVES (ACOV)

124
Q

This pump supplies fluid at a variable volume and controls its own pressure.

A

CONSTANT PRESSURE PUMP

125
Q

This type of pump is typically fitted in modern aircraft whose systems operate at 3,000 – 4,000 psi

A

CONSTANT PRESSURE PUMP

126
Q

This is fitted:
• a) To store hydraulic fluid under pressure
• b) To dampen pressure fluctuations
• c) To allow for thermal expansion
• d) To provide an emergency supply of fluid to the system in then event of pump failure
• e) To prolong the period between cut out and cut in time of the ACOV and so reduce the wear on the pump
• f) Provides the initial fluid when a selection is made, and the pump is cut out

A

accumulator / HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS

127
Q

Used to convert fluid flow into linear or rotary motion

A

HYDRAULIC JACKS (ACTUATORS)

128
Q

They vary in size and construction depending on the operating loads, but all consist of an outer cylinder within which slides a piston and seal assembly.

A

HYDRAULIC JACKS (ACTUATORS)

129
Q

In a hydraulic jack (actuator), attached to the piston is a _________ which passes through a seal and wiper ring assembly fitted into the end of the cylinder.

A

piston rod (or ram)

130
Q

3 Types of HYDRAULIC JACKS (ACTUATORS):

A

1) Single Acting Actuator
2) Double Acting Unbalanced Actuator
3) Double Acting Balanced Actuator

131
Q

Hydraulically operated in one direction only.

A

SINGLE ACTING ACTUATOR

132
Q

normally used as a locking device, the lock being engaged by spring pressure and released by hydraulic pressure.

A

SINGLE ACTING ACTUATOR

133
Q

This has more fluid in the cylinder when the rod is extended.

A

SINGLE ACTING ACTUATOR

134
Q

actuator used in most aircraft systems.

A

DOUBLE ACTING UNBALANCED ACTUATOR

135
Q

Because of the presence of the piston rod in this actuator, the piston face to which the rod is attached has a smaller area on which the fluid can act than the other face.

A

DOUBLE ACTING UNBALANCED ACTUATOR

136
Q

In this actuator, the area of the top of the piston is greater than the area under it. Consequently, more force can be applied during extension of the piston rod.

A

DOUBLE ACTING UNBALANCED ACTUATOR

137
Q

using this, bigger force can be exerted during extension than retraction.

A

Force = Pressure x Area

138
Q

In this actuator, equal force can be applied to both sides of the piston.

A

DOUBLE ACTING BALANCED ACTUATOR

139
Q

It is often used in applications such as nose wheel steering.

A

DOUBLE ACTING BALANCED ACTUATOR

140
Q

In this actuator, either one or both sides of the piston rod may be connected to a mechanism.

A

DOUBLE ACTING BALANCED ACTUATOR

141
Q

When fluid is trapped between the piston of the actuator and a non-return valve or a selector valve at its neutral position, this is said to be formed

A

HYDRAULIC LOCK

142
Q

Because the fluid is incompressible, and is unable to flow through the system, the piston cannot move even if an external load is applied to it and is therefore locked in its position called _________.

A

HYDRAULIC LOCK

143
Q

Maximum system pressure is often controlled by adjustment of the main engine driven pump, but a number of other components are used to maintain or limit fluid pressures in various parts of a hydraulic system.

A

PRESSURE CONTROL

144
Q

Other components used to maintain or limit fluid pressures in various parts of a hydraulic system:

A

▪ Relief valves
▪ Pressure Maintaining Valves
▪ Pressure Reducing Valves

145
Q

These are components used to control the flow of fluid to the various services operated by the hydraulic system.

A

FLOW CONTROL COMPONENTS

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components used to control the flow of fluid to the various services operated by the hydraulic system:

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▪ Non-Return Valves
▪ Restrictor Valves (or choke)
▪ Selectors
▪ Electrically Operated Selectors
▪ Shuttle Valves
▪ Sequence Valves
▪ Modulators
▪ Flow Control Valves
▪ Fuses

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Advantages of Pneumatics:

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• Air is universally available and it is free.
• The system is lighter because the air can be dumped overboard after use so no return lines are required, and air is lighter than hydraulic fluid.
• There is no fire hazard, nor is air toxic.
• There are no viscosity problems with changes of temperature.

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Disadvantage of Pneumatics:

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• Air is extremely compressible.

AE 221 - Aircraft Systems (3 decks)

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