Exercise: Hydrostatic Transmission Efficiency Overall Efficiency of a Hydrostatic Transmission Context: Fluid PowerThe technology of transmitting and controlling forces and motion using a pressurized fluid (usually oil). (or Power Hydraulics). This exercise focuses on...

Exercise: Hydraulic Motor Efficiency Calculating the Efficiency of a Hydraulic Motor Context: Hydraulic PowerThe field of fluid power that uses mineral or synthetic oils as a fluid to transmit power.. Hydraulic motors are rotary actuators that convert hydraulic power...

Fluid Power: Pump Sizing Exercise Sizing a Pump for a Hydraulic Press Context: Sizing a Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)The component assembly that converts primary energy (usually electric or diesel) into hydraulic power. It consists of a motor, a pump, and a reservoir.....

Interactive Exercise: Hydraulic Hose Pressure Drop Hydraulic Hose Pressure Drop (Power Hydraulics) Context: Understanding Pressure DropThe loss of pressure that occurs as fluid flows through a pipe, hose, or component due to friction. in Power Hydraulics. In any...

Hydraulic Reservoir Sizing Exercise Sizing a Hydraulic Power Unit Reservoir Context: Hydraulic Reservoir DesignThe process of selecting a tank that holds hydraulic fluid, provides cooling, and allows for system component mounting.. This exercise covers the design...

Exercise: Hydrostatic Transmission Efficiency Analysis of a Hydrostatic Piston-Pump/Motor Transmission Context: The Hydrostatic Transmission (HST)A system that uses pressurized fluid to transmit power from a prime mover (like an engine) to a hydraulic motor...