Fluid Power

Newton's Third Law

Pascal's Principle

Bernoulli's Principle

Archimedes' Principle

A mechanical system that uses gears to transmit power.

A device that uses pressurized gas acting on pistons of different sizes to change a force.

A device that uses pressurized fluid acting on pistons of different sizes to change a force.

An electrical system that uses wires and currents to operate machines.

Solar Power

Mechanical

Electrical

Fluid Power

Compressed Air

Oil

Water

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

Compressed Air

Nitrogen

Oxygen

They are more prone to electrical shock hazards.

They require electrical power to operate.

They cannot produce linear motion.

They can transmit equivalent power within a much smaller space.

About 500 psi

About 2000 psi

About 100 psi or less

About 1000 psi

Because pneumatic systems operate at much higher pressures

Because pneumatic systems operate at much lower pressures

Because pneumatic systems require electrical power

Because pneumatic systems are only used in heavy industrial equipment

Residential construction

Aerospace engineering

Factory automation

Automotive manufacturing

Heat generation is a major concern with pneumatic motors.

Pneumatic components require bulky and expensive explosion-proof enclosures.

Pneumatic motors will overheat and burn out if overloaded.

Pneumatic components require no electricity, eliminating the need for heavy enclosures.