Nearly all industrial processes require objects to be moved, manipulated or subjected to force, whether by means of electrical equipment or via devices driven by air (pneumatics) or liquids (hydraulics). These three prime movers in industry (electricity, hydraulics and pneumatics) tend to be handled by different engineers ??? electrical or mechanical. Andrew Parr??'s straightforward and non-mathematical introduction to the basic operations of hydraulic and pneumatic systems crosses these boundaries and is useful to engineers and technicians of all disciplines. Significantly updated and expanded with the latest fluid power information and technology, with over 200 diagrams and end of chapter questions, the new edition is ideal for undergraduate students in fluid power, hydraulics and pneumatic courses and as a refresher for practicing engineers and technicians. ??Provides a complete and concise introduction to hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with over 200 easy-to-understand diagrams, clear explanations and valuable end-of-chapter questions ??Revised with the latest information and developments in the fluid power industry, complete with the latest industrial safety standards ??Ideal for undergraduate students in fluid power, hydraulics and pneumatics courses, and for practicing fluid power, industrial control, manufacturing, mechanical and electro-mechanical engineers and technicians as a basic reference
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Nearly all industrial processes require objects to be moved, manipulated or subjected to some sort of force. This is frequently accomplished by means of electrical equipment (such as motors or solenoids), or via devices driven by air (pneumatics) or liquids (hydraulics).
This book has been written by a process control engineer as a guide to the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems for all engineers and technicians who wish to have an insight into the components and operation of such a system.
This second edition has been fully updated to include all recent developments such as the increasing use of proportional valves, and includes an extra expanded section on industrial safety. It will prove indispensable to all those wishing to learn about hydraulics and pneumatics.
* Gives more essential, but simple maths on pipe flow and pressure drops
* Offers the latest information on proportional valves and the electronics cards now appearing in hydraulic systems
* Includes a new section on safety including European legislation
Andrew Parr is an Industrial Control Engineer, recently retired from ASW Sheerness Steel, Sheerness, UK who worked in the steel industry for over thirty years. In 1980 he began specializing in sequence and closed loop control systems using Programmable Controllers (PLCs) with hydraulic and pneumatic actuators. He has written fifteen books on electronics and process control including Logic Designers Handbook, Industrial Control Handbook, Programmable Controllers, Control Engineering, along with many amateur- level books, among them Introduction to Operational Amplifiers. His books have been widely translated into many languages, including Japanese, Polish, and Swedish. He and has presented papers at various international conferences, including ones on 'Automation Systems in the Steel Industry' and on 'Automated Fault Diagnostics'
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