Topic 5 - Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Flashcards
1
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Hydraulic Systems
A
- Machines that use liquids under pressure
2
Q
Pneumatic Systems
A
- Machines that use gasses under pressure
3
Q
Hydraulics - Open or Closed System?
A
- Closed system
- If there is a leak pressure will go down
4
Q
Pneumatics - Open or Closed System
A
- Open System
- To let excess pressure escape
- Allow new gasses into system
5
Q
What is used to Maintain Pressure?
A
- Pumps and Valves
6
Q
Pumps
A
- Help maintain pressure
7
Q
Valves
A
- Help control the flow
8
Q
Hydraulic System Examples
A
- taps in our house
- brake fluid - car
- garden hose
- water gun
- pressure water
- mighty machines
- spray bottle
- crude oil pipelines
- circulatory system
9
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Pneumatic System Examples
A
- aerosols - cans
- natural gas pipelines
- air brakes
- dental tools
- leaf blower
- air compressor
- tires
- respiratory system
