Hydraulic pressure-limiting, controlling, and sensing devices
Posted by Vishnu on April 28th, 2010 11:14 PM | No Comment
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 ...
Basic construction and operation of hydraulic Actuating devices, flow control, and directional devices
Posted by Vishnu on April 27th, 2010 11:34 PM | No Comment
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 ...
Hydraulic Reservoirs, Filters, Pumps, Accumulators and Motors
Posted by Vishnu on April 21st, 2010 11:16 PM | No Comment
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 ...