Hydraulic Control Systems is a powerful tool for developing a solid understanding of hydraulic control systems that will serve the practicing engineer in the field. Throughout the book, illustrative case studies highlight important topics and demonstrate how equations can be implemented and used in the real world.

Featuring exercise problems at the end of every chapter, Hydraulic Control Systems presents:

• A useful review of fluid mechanics and system dynamics
• Thorough analysis of transient fluid flow forces within valves
• Discussions of flow ripple for both gear pumps and axial piston pumps
• Updated analysis of the pump control problems associated with swash plate type machines
• A successful methodology for hydraulic system design-starting from the load point of the system and working backward to the ultimate power source
• Reduced-order models and PID controllers showing control objectives of position, velocity, and effort

Contents

FUNDAMENTALS

Fluid Properties

• Fluid Mass Density
• Fluid Bulk Modulus.
• Thermal Fluid Properties
• Fluid Viscosity
• Vapor Pressure
• Chemical Properties
• Fluid Types and Selection

Fluid Mechanics

• Governing Equations
• Fluid Flow
• Pressure Losses
• Pressure Transients
• Hydraulic Energy and Power
• Lubrication Theory

Dynamic Systems and Controls

• Modeling
• Linearization
• Dynamic Behavior
• State-Space Analysis
• Block Diagrams and the Laplace Transform
• Stability
• Compensation

HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS

Hydraulic Control Valves

• Valve Flow Coefficients
• Two-Way Spool Valves
• Three-Way Spool Valves
• Four-Way Spool Valves
• Poppet Valves
• Flapper Nozzle Valves

Hydraulic Pumps

• Pump Efficiency
• Gear Pumps
• Axial-Piston Swash-Plate Pumps

Hydraulic Actuators

• Actuator Types
• Linear Actuators
• Rotary Actuators

HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEMS

Valve-Controlled Hydraulic Systems

• Four-Way Valve Control of a Linear Actuator
• Three-Way Valve Control of a Linear Actuator
• Four-Way Valve Control of a Rotary Actuator

Pump-Controlled Hydraulic Systems

• Fixed-Displacement Pump Control of a Linear Actuator
• Variable-Displacement Pump Control of a Rotary Actuator

Index

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