Fundamentals of Pneumatics and Hydraulics

1. Auflage 2022
ISBN: 978-981-19-0857-6
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 403 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 633 g

This book covers the basics of DC circuits, AC circuits, three-phase power to understand the basics and controls of electro-hydraulics and electro-pneumatics. This book covers detailed knowledge on the fluid power properties, Bernoulli’s equation, Torricelli’s theorem, viscosity, viscosity index, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic valves, hydraulic motors, pressure control valves, pneumatic systems, pneumatic cylinders, different types of gas laws, valve actuation, relay, magnetic contactor, different types of switches, logic gates, electro-pneumatic control circuits with different options and introduction to PLC. In addition, the detailed technique of Automation Studio software, different types of simulation circuits with hydraulics, pneumatics and electro-pneumatic are included. This book will be an excellent textbook for electromechanical, robotics, mechatronics, electrical control and mechanical students as well as for the professional who practices fluid power systems.

Zielgruppe

Upper undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Salam, Md. Abdus

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Energietechnik & Elektrotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Elektrotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Boden- und Felsmechanik, Geotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik Bauelemente, Schaltkreise

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Fundamental Electrical Terms.- 2. Analysis of Electrical Power.- 3. Fluid Power Properties.- 4. Hydraulic Pumps.- 5. Hydraulic Directional Valves.- 6. Hydraulic Motors.- 7. Hydraulic Cylinders.- 8. Hydraulic Pressure Control Devices.- 9. Basics of Pneumatic.- 10. Pneumatic System Components.- 11. Electrical Devices and Control of Cylinders.- Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Md. Abdus Salam obtained his Ph.D. in April 2000 from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). He became a lecturer, an Assistant Professor and an Associate Professor at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, in 1994, 1996 and 2001, respectively. He also worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman from January 2002 to April 2006. He worked as an Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Program, Universiti Teknologi Brunei from 2007 to 2019 in Brunei Darussalam. He had also taught in the Electromechanical Robotics program at St. Clair College from September 2019 to December 2021 in Windsor, Canada. Currently, he is teaching at Conestoga College in Kitchener and Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. He is also an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Western University in London, Ontario. He is a senior member of IEEE, USA and a Member of IET, UK.