Posted by Vishnu on April 28th, 2010 11:14 PM | 33 Comments Introduction
The hydraulic systems in modern Army aircraft operate at pressures up to 3,000 psi. These systems must be protected against excessively high pressure that can cause seals and lines to fail. Pressure relief valves are used to keep system pressure ...
Posted by Vishnu on April 27th, 2010 11:34 PM | 91 Comments Introduction
So that fluid pressure produced by a pump can be used to move some object, the pressure must be converted to usable forces by means of an actuating unit. A device called an actuating cylinder is used to impart powered ...
Posted by Vishnu on April 21st, 2010 11:16 PM | 27 Comments Introduction
A means of storing hydraulic fluid and minimizing contamination is necessary to any aircraft hydraulic system. These functions are performed by reservoirs and filters. The component which causes fluid flow in a hydraulic system--the heart of any hydraulic system--can ...