Fluid Power

Question 1

Name 3 basic ways to transmit power

Answer 1

• Mechanically
• Electrically
• Fluid Power

Question 2

Name some of the advantages of a hydraulic system

Answer 2

• Increase or multiply the force
• Makes fluid power very precise
• Self-lubricating

Question 3

List the components of a basic pneumatic system

Answer 3

A confined gas to act like a spring to transfer force. Uses an air compressor, a control valve, and an actuator. A pneumatic system does not use a return line

Question 4

Describe the operation of a simple hydraulic system

Answer 4

A conformable liquid to act as a solid and transfer force. Uses a pumping unit, a control valve, and an actuator. It also has a return pump, which returns the extra oil back to the container for reuse

Question 5

Name 3 advantages of a pneumatic system

Answer 5

• Self-cooling
• Fast acting
• Very powerful

Question 6

How has fluid power helped the American agricultural industry become the most efficient in the world

Answer 6

• Uses hydrostatic drive
• Provide gear reduction
• Increase gear torque
• Helps with heavy loads

Question 7

Explain the role fluid power has played in our modern-day transportation industry

Answer 7

• It helped develop the first steam engine
• Pneumatic tires
• Hydraulic Brakes
• Use a hydraulic pump, a control valve, and a pump to help with steering
• The automatic transmission uses hydraulic pumps

Question 8

How does the aviation industry rely on fluid power

Answer 8

The aviation industry relies on fluid power for flight controls and testing equipment. It also creates a need for pneumatic fluid engineers

Question 9

Describe 2 of the fluid power systems used in the manufacturing industry

Answer 9

• A hydraulic motor operates the barrel that spins concrete and the arm that carries the concrete
• Pneumatic gauges help measure holes for machines