Description
Book SynopsisRequiring only a basic knowledge of the physics of fluids, Engineering Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics provides a sound understanding of fluid power systems and their uses within industry. It takes a strongly practical approach in describing pneumatics and hydraulics in modern industry and is filled with diagrams of components, equipment and plant.
The pneumatic and hydraulic graphical symbols used in everyday fluid power systems and circuits are particularly explained and well illustrated. In addition to descriptions of equipment and plant, maintenance and troubleshooting is also covered, with an emphasis on safety systems and safety regulations.
This second edition delves into the same fluid power technical areas as in the first edition, but with a complete update of current safety legislation and guidance on the latest regulations. Codes of practice, technical standards and standardisation organisations have also been updated t
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
1 Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics in Industry
2 Basic Principles of Fluid Power Systems
3 Features and Characteristics of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
4 Component, Equipment and Plant Symbols
5 Fluid Power Generation, Supply and Distribution
6 Control Valves I – Types and Principles of Operation
7 Control Valves II – Types and Principles of Operation
8 Actuators
9 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Circuits and Arrangement of Components
10 Electro-Pneumatics and Electro-Hydraulics
11 Fluid Power Measurement Systems
12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
13 Basic Principles of Fluid Power Control
14 Emergency Shutdown and Safety Systems
15 Health and Safety at Work
Appendix 1 Answers to revision questions
Appendix 2 City & Guilds specimen examination questions
Appendix 3 Standards and standardisation organisations:
relevant fluid power
Appendix 4 Bar litres: calculations
Appendix 5 UK professional engineering bodies and organisations
