POE Introduction to Fluid Power

Fluid power is...

• the use of simple machines combined

• the use of gas (only) to transport objects

• the use of fluid to transmit power from one location to another

• the use of liquid (only) to transport objects

The use of liquid flowing under pressure

to transmit power from one locating point to another

• Hydraulics

• Pneumatics

• Mechanics

The use of gas flowing under pressure

to transmit power from one location to another

• Hydraulics

• Pneumatics

• Mechanics

Advantages of Fluid Power

(Select all that apply)

• One open source controls many operations

• Easy and accurate control

• Low Power, High Weight ratio

• Constant force and torque

Basic Fluid Power Components: Reservoir stores _____

Basic Fluid Power Components: Pipe, tube or hose that allows flow between components are examples of fluid __________.

Basic Fluid Power Components: ________

converts mechanical power to fluid power

Basic Fluid Power Components: _____ controls direction and amount of flow.

Basic Fluid Power Components: ________

converts fluid power to mechanical power

Which of these is NOT an example of Fluid Power?

• Hydraulic Press

• Corckscrew

• Animatronics

• Hydraulic Jack