1. Fluid Systems

2. Consist of components used to transmit and control forces in a fluid
Fluids Systems
Consist of components used to transmit and control forces in a fluid

3. Fluid System Components
Source of Energy
Usually a pump(liquid) or compressor (gas)
Transforms mechanical forces to fluid forces
Fluid
Using Pascal’s law, pressure on one part of a system is transferred to all other parts
Control Device
Usually a valve
Actuator
Transforms fluid forces to mechanical forces

4. Field Trip!!!

5. Advantages of Fluid Systems
Pipes and hoses are flexible and can transfer forces to a variety of locations
Large number and variety of valves gives a lot of control to the operator

6. Work
Pg 257 # 1, 2a
Pg 261 # 2, 6-8
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