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What is Pascal's law, and how does it relate to hydraulic systems?
Pascal's law is a principle in fluid mechanics that states that pressure exerted anywhere in a confined incompressible fluid is transmitted equally in all directions throughout the fluid in such a way that the pressure variation is proportional to the applied force. In hydraulic systems, Pascal's law is used to amplify the pressure and force applied to a system, allowing for greater mechanical advantage.
What is the definition of mechanical advantage in a hydraulic system?
The ratio of output force to the input force applied to a mechanism.
What is the advantage of using pistons of varying sizes in a hydraulic system?
It allows for a large gain in mechanical advantage.
If a piston with an area of one square inch produces a pressure of one pound per square inch, what would be the force produced by a piston with an area of 20 square inches connected to the same system?
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What is the relationship between the flow rate in gallons per minute and the pressure in pounds per square inch in a hydraulic system?
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What happens to the one cubic inch of fluid displaced when the small piston moves down one inch, and how does it affect the movement of the large piston?
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What is the purpose of a high pressure relief valve in a hydraulic system?
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What is the function of an accumulator in a hydraulic system?
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What is the purpose of a pressure gauge in a hydraulic system?
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What are the three essential components of a basic hydraulic system?
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What is the primary difference between hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems, and how does this difference affect their applications?
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Describe the key components of a hydraulic system layout, and explain how they interact to transmit power.
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What are the characteristics of a well-designed hydraulic system, and how do these characteristics affect system performance?
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Explain how the electrical system interfaces with a hydraulic system, and describe the benefits of this interface.
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Describe the operation of a hydraulic system component, such as a piston, and explain how it contributes to the overall system function.
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Study Notes
Hydraulic Systems
- Open hydraulic systems, like rivers, can produce great amounts of power, but practical hydraulic systems are used to transmit power from one place to another.
- Engine-driven or electrically driven hydraulic pumps are used to move an incompressible fluid under pressure to actuators to perform tasks such as raising or lowering landing gear or flaps.
- Hydraulic systems are relatively lightweight and efficient, making them more desirable than electric or pneumatic systems.
Pascal's Law
- States that any increase in pressure on a confined liquid is transmitted equally and undiminished to all parts of the container.
- The increase in pressure acts at right angles to the enclosing walls of the container.
Definitions
- Force: energy exerted or brought to bear, and is the cause of motion or change, expressed in pounds or grams (g) or kilograms (kg).
- Pressure: a force applied over a given area, expressed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or grams per square centimetre (g/cm2).
Valves
- Pressure reducing valves are used to lower the normal system operating pressure to a specified amount to prevent over-loading some sub-systems.
- A pressure reducing valve schematic shows system pressure being ported to a sub-system through a shuttle and sleeve assembly.
Hydraulic Systems Introduction
- Hydraulic systems are used in aircraft to transmit power from one place to another.
- The system consists of components such as pumps, filters, accumulators, valves, actuators, and heat exchangers.
Hydraulic Flight Control Systems
- Hydraulic systems are used in aircraft flight control systems to perform tasks such as raising or lowering landing gear or flaps.
Maintenance and Safety
- Maintenance of regulators is crucial to ensure proper system operation.
- Quick disconnect couplings, pipe clamps, and other components require regular maintenance.
- Hydraulic system safety precautions include avoiding contamination, using proper procedures, and being aware of system limitations.
Pneumatic Systems
- Pneumatic systems have advantages and disadvantages compared to hydraulic systems.
- Pneumatic system components include compressors, air valves, and pneumatic actuators.
- Pneumatic systems are used in aircraft for tasks such as operating landing gear, brakes, and Doors.
Hydraulic Systems
- Practical hydraulic systems are used to transmit power from one place to another, not to generate power.
- In modern aircraft, hydraulic systems are used to move an incompressible fluid under pressure to actuators to perform various tasks.
Pascal's Law
- Pascal's Law states that any increase in pressure on a confined liquid is transmitted equally and undiminished to all parts of the container.
- The law acts at right angles to the enclosing walls of the container.
Definitions
- Force: energy exerted or brought to bear, causing motion or change; expressed in pounds, grams, or kilograms.
- Pressure: force applied over a given area; expressed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or grams per square centimeter (g/cm2).
- Distance: movement of an object; expressed in feet (Ft) or meters (M).
- Work: done when a force causes an object to move; calculated by multiplying force and distance; expressed in foot-pounds (lb/f) or kilogram-meters (kg/m).
- Power: rate of doing work; calculated by dividing work by time; expressed in horsepower (hp).
Hydraulic System Calculations
- Power calculation: Power = Force × Distance ÷ Time
- Hydraulic power calculation: Power = Gallons per minute × Pounds per square inch × 0.000583
Mechanical Advantage
- Mechanical advantage: ratio of output force to input force applied to a mechanism.
- Advantages of hydraulic systems: ease of transmitting force over large distances and into sealed compartments, and large gain in mechanical advantage through varying piston sizes.
- Mechanical advantage in hydraulic systems: achieved by increasing the area of the output piston, resulting in a greater force being produced.
Hydraulic Systems
- Hydraulic systems consist of essential components that are necessary for system operation, including reservoir, pump, valves, filter, accumulator, heat exchanger, and actuators.
- Figure 3 shows a basic hydraulic system where the engine-driven or hand pump draws hydraulic fluid from the reservoir, boosting pressure to system requirements.
Reservoir
- The reservoir is a tank that stores an adequate supply of fluid for the system.
- Fluid flows from the reservoir to the pumps, where it is forced through the system, and eventually returns to the reservoir.
- The reservoir replenishes fluid lost through leakage, serves as an overflow basin for excess fluid, and allows fluid to purge itself of air bubbles.
Components
- Pumps:
- Draw hydraulic fluid from the reservoir
- Boost pressure to system requirements
- Valves:
- Control the flow of fluid to the actuating cylinder
- Provide a path for fluid to return to the reservoir
- Filter:
- Filters the fluid before it returns to the reservoir
- Accumulator:
- Supplies a limited amount of hydraulic fluid under pressure to run the system
- Dampens pulsating pressures generated by the pump output
- Heat Exchanger:
- Not explicitly described in the text
Actuators
- Actuating cylinder:
- Moves in response to fluid flow controlled by the selector valve
- Can cause movement in a flight control system
Pascals Law and Mechanical Advantage
- Not explicitly described in the text, but mentioned as assessment criteria
Hydraulic Systems in Aircraft
- Hydraulic systems are used in a wide variety of applications in aircraft, including landing gear and flight control systems.
- They belong to the branch of physics known as fluid power systems, which use incompressible fluids to generate, control, and transmit power.
History of Fluid Power
- The earliest application of fluid power was moving objects by floating them down streams on rafts or barges.
- Later, water wheels were used to power industrial plants, and today, water-driven high-speed turbines generate electricity in hydroelectric power plants.
Basic Hydraulic System Components
- A hydraulic system consists of essential components, including a reservoir, pump, valves, filter, accumulator, heat exchanger, and actuators.
Reservoir
- A reservoir is a tank that stores an adequate supply of hydraulic fluid for the system.
- It supplies fluid to the pumps, which is then forced through the system, and eventually returns to the reservoir.
- The reservoir also replenishes fluid lost through leakage and serves as an overflow basin for excess fluid.
Pump
- A pump draws hydraulic fluid from the reservoir and boosts the pressure to the system requirements.
Valves
- Check valves and selector valves are used to direct the flow of fluid to the actuating cylinder.
- The selector valve controls the flow of fluid to the actuating cylinder and provides a path for the fluid to return to the reservoir.
Actuating Cylinder
- The actuating cylinder is controlled by the selector valve, which directs fluid to the cylinder, causing it to move.
- The selector valve also provides a path for the fluid to return to the reservoir.
Accumulator
- An accumulator supplies a limited amount of hydraulic fluid under pressure to run the system in case of an engine or pump failure.
- It also dampens any pulsating pressures generated by the pump output.
Hydraulic System Operation
- Hydraulic fluid is drawn from the reservoir by the pump, which boosts the pressure to the system requirements.
- The fluid travels through various check valves and is directed to the selector valve, which controls the flow of fluid to the actuating cylinder.
- The actuating cylinder is controlled by the selector valve, causing it to move.
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Learn about the use of hydraulic systems in aircraft to transmit power and perform various functions such as raising and lowering landing gear and flaps. Understand how engine-driven or electrically-driven hydraulic pumps work in these systems.
