Questions and Answers
What is the main purpose of a hydraulic accumulator?
In a hydraulic lift or crane, when does the energy stored in the hydraulic accumulator get utilized?
What happens when the ram in a hydraulic accumulator reaches the uppermost position?
How does the hydraulic accumulator supply energy to a hydraulic machine like a lift or crane?
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What happens if the water under pressure is not needed by the machine connected to the hydraulic accumulator?
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Why does a hydraulic lift or crane require a large amount of energy from the hydraulic accumulator?
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What principle is the hydraulic press based on?
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In a hydraulic press, which component contains a ram?
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What is the area of the plunger denoted by in the text?
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What is equated to determine the weight lifted by a hydraulic press?
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What defines the mechanical advantage of a hydraulic press?
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What component is used for lifting or lowering heavy loads in a hydraulic crane?
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What is the purpose of a hydraulic intensifier?
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How does a hydraulic intensifier work?
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What is a key component of a direct-acting hydraulic lift?
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Which type of hydraulic lift is a modified form of the direct-acting lift?
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What is the purpose of a suspended hydraulic lift?
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What is the function of a fluid or hydraulic coupling?
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What happens when the driving shaft in a hydraulic coupling is rotated?
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What does a hydraulic press do?
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What powers a fluid or hydraulic coupling?
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What occurs when water under high pressure enters the runner of a reaction turbine in a hydraulic coupling?
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