Fundamental Hydraulic Principles for Agricultural Systems Management and Technology, livre ebook

Hydraulic systems have spread throughout modern technology, particularly in mobile equipment. The exercises presented in Fundamental Hydraulic Principles for Agricultural Systems Management and Technology are designed for the second-generation Parker Hydraulic Trainer to provide a basic understanding of hydraulic components and systems for technology and engineering students. Readers will learn how hydraulic pumps function, how linear actuators and their control circuits work, and how hydraulic motors operate and are controlled. Readers are also provided with the opportunity to attempt more advanced exercises. Aligned with beginning technology-based experiential hydraulics courses, this book emphasizes familiarity with common hydraulic components and circuit diagrams, while guiding learners through a fundamental, hands-on exposure to modern hydraulic systems.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Trainer Exercise #1: Cavitation
Trainer Exercise #2: Entrained Air (Aeration)
Trainer Exercise #3: Flow Rate of Pump
Trainer Exercise #4: Standard Circuit
Trainer Exercise #5: Setting Flow Rate through a Flow Control Valve
Trainer Exercise #6: Cylinder Leak Test
Trainer Exercise #7: Regeneration
Trainer Exercise #8: Regeneration without Full Flow through Directional Valve
Trainer Exercise #9: Synchronize on Extend Only
Trainer Exercise #10: Synchronize Both Ways without Flow Control
Trainer Exercise #11: Measuring Flow Out of a Cylinder
Trainer Exercise #12: Meter-In Circuit
Trainer Exercise #13: Meter-Out Circuit
Trainer Exercise #14: Meter-Out with a Pressure-Compensated Flow Control Valve
Trainer Exercise #15: Bleed-Off Flow Control, Retract
Trainer Exercise #16: Bleed-Off Flow Control, Bidirectional
Trainer Exercise #17: Sequence Valve Adjustment
Trainer Exercise #18: Sequencing Cylinders
Trainer Exercise #19: Hydraulic Motor Meter-In Flow Circuit
Trainer Exercise #20: Hydraulic Motor Meter-Out Flow Circuit
Trainer Exercise #21: Closed Center Pressure Buildup
Trainer Exercise #22: Counterbalance
Trainer Exercise #23: Counterbalancing a Hydraulic Motor
Trainer Exercise #24: Sequencing Cylinder and Motor
Trainer Exercise #25: Sequencing and Pressure Reducing
Trainer Exercise #26: Crossover Relief
Trainer Exercise #27: Solenoid-Operated Relief Valve
Trainer Exercise #28: Cushioned Cylinder (Optional)
Conclusion
References
About the Authors