Hydraulic Power System Analysis [With CDROM] (Hardcover)

Introduction
What Is Fluid Power?
A Brief History of Fluid Power
Fluid Power Applications, Present and Future
Advantages of Using Fluid Power Systems
A Probable Future Development
Properties of Fluids and Their Units
Basic Properties of Fluids
Compressibility of Liquids
Steady State Modeling
Rationale for Model Development
Source of Equations
Conservation of Flow and Energy
Friction Losses in Pipes and Fittings
Basic Component Equations
Worked Examples
Discussion
Dynamic Modeling
Development of Analytical Methods
Software Options
Dynamic Effects
Worked Examples
Modeling Hints and Tips
Discussion
Linear Systems Analysis
Introduction
Linear Systems
The Laplace Transform
Inversion, the Heaviside Expansion Method
Stability
Block Diagrams
Spring-Mass-Damper Time Response to Unit Step Force
Time Constant
Frequency Response and Feedback
Introduction
Mathematics of Frequency Response
Frequency Response Diagrams
Using Frequency Response to Find Controller Gain
Summary
Valves and Their Uses
Introduction
Directional Control Valves
Special Directional Control Valves, Regeneration
Flapper Nozzle Valve
Flow Control Elements
Relief Valves
Unloading Valve
Pressure Reducing Valve
Pressure Sequencing Valve
Counterbalance Valve
Flow Regulator Valve
Pumps and Motors
Configuration of Pumps and Motors
Pump and Motor Analysis
Leakage
Form of Characteristic Curves
Axial Piston Pumps and Motors
Pressure During a Transition
Torque Affected by Pressure Transition ? Axial Piston Pump
Torque and Flow Variation with Angle for Multicylinder Pumps
Hydrostatic Transmissions
Introduction
Performance Envelope
Hydrostatic Transmission Physical Features
Hydrostatic Transmission Dynamic Analysis
Pressure Regulating Valve
Purpose of Valve
Operation of Valve
Mathematical Model of Valve
Effect of Damping
Valve Model Expansion
Basic Valve Model
Model Expansion
An Assessment of Modeling
Flow Division
Introduction
The Hydraulic Ohm Method
Brief Review of DC Electrical Circuit Analysis
Fluid Power Circuit Basic Relationships
Consolidation of Fluid Power Resistances
Application to Unsteady State Flow
Conclusions
Noise Control
Introduction
Discussion of Method
Mathematical Model
Effect of Entrained Air in Fluid
Further Discussion of the Mathematical Model
Other Methods of Noise Control
Damping Methods
Index