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| Preface | |
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| An Introduction to Fluid Power | |
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| Fluid Power Defined | |
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| Hydraulics versus Pneumatics | |
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| Standards | |
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| Applications | |
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| The Fluid Power Industry | |
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| Units | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Basic Principles of Hydraulics | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Pascal's Law | |
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| Transmission and Multiplication of Force | |
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| Basic Properties of Hydraulic Fluids | |
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| Liquid Flow | |
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| Static Head Pressure | |
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| Pressure Losses | |
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| Power | |
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| Hydraulic Systems | |
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| Equations | |
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| Review Questions and Problems | |
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| Hydraulic Pumps | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Pump Flow and Pressure | |
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| Pump Drive Torque and Power | |
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| Pump Efficiency | |
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| Pump Types | |
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| Pressure-Compensated Pumps | |
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| Cavitation and Aeration | |
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| Graphic Symbols | |
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| Pump Specifications | |
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| Equations | |
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| Review Questions and Problems | |
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| Hydraulic Cylinders | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Cylinder Force | |
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| Cylinder Speed | |
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| Cylinder Power | |
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| Differential Flow | |
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| Cylinder Types | |
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| Graphic Symbols | |
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| Cylinder Applications | |
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| Cylinder Specifications | |
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| Equations | |
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| Review Questions and Problems | |
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| Hydraulic Motors | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Motor Types | |
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| Motor Torque | |
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| Motor Speed | |
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| Motor Power | |
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| Motor Efficiency | |
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| Graphic Symbols | |
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| Motor Applications | |
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| Motor Specifications | |
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| Equations | |
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| Review Questions and Problems | |
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| Hydraulic Directional Control | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Check Valves | |
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| Shuttle Valves | |
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| Two-way Directional Control Valves | |
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| Three-way Directional Control Valves | |
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| Four-way Directional Control Valves | |
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| Directional Control Valve Actuation | |
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| Circuits | |
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| Directional Control Valve Mounting | |
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| Directional Control Valve Specifications | |
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| Equations | |
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| Review Questions and Problems | |
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| Hydraulic Pressure Control | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Pressure Relief Valves | |
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| Unloading Valves | |
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| Pressure Reducing Valves | |
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| Sequence Valves | |
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| Counterbalance Valves | |
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| Brake Valves | |
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| Pressure-compensated Pumps | |
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| Pressure Control Valve Mounting | |
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| Pressure Control Valve Specifications | |
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| Review Questions and Problems | |
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| Hydraulic Flow Control | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Flow Control Valve Types | |
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| Flow Coefficient | |
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| Circuits | |
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| Cushioned Cylinders | |
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| Flow Dividers | |
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| Flow Control Valve Specifications | |
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| Equations | |
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| Review Questions and Problems | |
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| Ancillary Hydraulic Components | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Accumulators | |
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| Intensifiers | |
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| Reservoirs | |
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| Heat Exchangers | |
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| Filters | |
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| Instrumentation and Measurement | |
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| Conduits and Fittings | |
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| Seals and Bearings | |
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| Hydraulic Fluids | |
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| Equations | |
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| Review Questions and Problems | |
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| Basic Principles of Pneumatics | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Absolute Pressure and Temperature | |
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| Gas Laws | |
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| Gas Flow | |
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| Vacuum | |
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| Pneumatic Systems | |
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| Equations | |
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| Review Questions and Problems | |
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| Pneumatic Power Supply | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Compressor Types | |
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| Compressor Sizing | |
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| Vacuum Pumps | |
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| Equations | |
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| Review Questions and Problems | |
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| Pneumatic Components | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Pneumatic Cylinders | |
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| Pneumatic Motors | |
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| Other Pneumatic Actuators | |
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| Pneumatic Directional Control Valves | |
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| Pneumatic Flow Control Valves | |
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| Air Preparation | |
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| Air Distribution | |
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| Equations | |
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| Review Questions and Problems | |
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| Electronic Control of Fluid Power | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Solenoid Valves | |
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| Proportional and Servo Valves | |
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| Pump Controls | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Nomenclature and Common Units | |
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| Metric (SI) Prefixes and Conversion Factors | |
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| Metric (SI) Prefixes | |
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| Conversion Factors | |
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| How To Use Conversion Factors | |
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| Equations | |
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| Graphic Symbols | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Index | |