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Fluid Power with Applications

Fluid Power with Applications

Author(s):
  • Anthony Esposito
    • Author: Anthony Esposito
    • ISBN:9789332518544
    • 10 Digit ISBN:9332518548
    • Price:Rs. 1020.00
    • Pages:648
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    Fluid Power with Applications, Seventh Edition presents broad coverage of fluid power technology in a readable and understandable fashion. An extensive array of industrial applications is provided to motivate and stimulate students' interest in the field. Balancing theory and applications, this text is updated to reflect current technology it focuses on the design, analysis, operation, and maintenance of fluid power systems.

     

    Table of Content

    1. Introduction To Fluid Power
    2. Physical Properties Of Hydraulic Fluids
    3. Energy And Power In Hydraulic Systems
    4. Frictional Losses In Hydraulic Pipelines
    5. Hydraulic Pumps
    6. Hydraulic Cylinders And Cushioning Devices
    7. Hydraulic Motors
    8. Hydraulic Valves
    9. Hydraulic Circuit Design And Analysis
    10. Hydraulic Conductors And Fittings
    11. Ancillary Hydraulic Devices
    12. Maintenance Of Hydraulic Systems
    13. Pneumatics: Air Preparation And Components
    14. Pneumatics: Circuits And Applications
    15. Basic Electrical Controls For Fluid Power Circuits
    16. Fluid Logic Control Systems
    17. Advanced Electrical Controls For Fluid Power Systems
    18. Automation Studio Computer Software
    Appendix A: Sizes of Steel Pipe (Metric Units)
    Appendix B: Sizes of Steel Tubing (Metric Units)
    Answers to selected odd-numbered exercises
     

    Salient Features

    • Clear presentation. Presents broad coverage of material in a readable and understandable fashion. Enables instructors to rely on the text to provide much of the basic learning. Enables students to more effectively use their instructor's class time.
    • Extensive use of industry-provided cutaway drawings and illustrations. Gives students a better understanding of the operation of fluid power components and systems in a real-world context.
    • Ideal balance of theory and applications. Provides students with an excellent foundation for understanding the changes that take place in methodology in the field.
    • Boolean Algebra with electric ladder diagrams. Combines both in presenting the material on electrical controls. Allows students to better understand how electrical currents control the operation of fluid power systems.