Fluid Power: Hydraulics and Pneumatics / Edition 3

by James R. Daines, Martha J. Daines

Overview

Fluid Power: Hydraulics and Pneumatics is an introductory text targeted to students pursuing a technician-level career path. It presents the fundamentals of this subject with extensive coverage of both hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Coverage includes details on the design and operation of hydraulic and pneumatic components, circuits, and systems.

• Basic mathematical formulas and fundamental physics principles are presented in the context of component operation, fostering an understanding of the scientific principles involved in fluid power.
• Heavily illustrated with attractive illustrations to engage students and to clearly communicate complex systems, components, and processes.
• Rigorous assessment offerings allow students to reinforce their knowledge of chapter content and extend learning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635634730
Publisher:	Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Publication date:	11/29/2018
Edition description:	Third Edition, Revised, Textbook
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

James R. Daines held an EdD, BS, and MS degrees. For 25 years, Dr. Daines taught power- and media-related courses to secondary, postsecondary, and adult students.

Martha J. Daines holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and a BS degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Martha's professional experience includes 10 years investigating multiphase flow in high-pressure environments and 15 years teaching technology and power courses to students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Martha has great passion for instructional design and places great focus on assessments, writing detailed questions and activities.

Table of Contents

1.     Introduction to Fluid Power
        2.     Fluid Power Systems
        3.     Basic Physical Principles
        4.     Fluid Power Standards and Symbols
        5.     Safety and Health
        6.     Hydraulic Fluid
        7.     Source of Hydraulic Power
        8.     Fluid Storage and Distribution
        9.     Actuators
     10.     Controlling the System
     11.     Accumulators
     12.     Conditioning System Fluid
     13.     Applying Hydraulic Power
     14.     Compressed Air
     15.     Source of Pneumatic Power
     16.     Conditioning and Distribution of Compressed Air
     17.     Work Performers of Pneumatic Systems
     18.     Controlling a Pneumatic System
     19.     Applying Pneumatic Power