Introduction
Unit 1: Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Fluid Power Systems
1.2 Hydraulics Math
1.3 Hydraulic Cylinders
1.4 General Industrial Safety
Unit 2: Pascal's Law and Hydraulic Components
2.1 Pascal's Law
2.2 Pascal's Law Examples
2.3 Pressure and Pressure Measurement
2.4 Check Valves
2.5 Pressure Relief Valves
2.6 Example Pilot Operated Pressure Relief Valve
2.7 Directional Control Valves
2.8 Example Directional Control Valve
2.9 Hydraulic Schematics
Unit 3: Hydraulic Applications
3.1 Series and Parallel Hydraulic Circuits
3.2 Accumulators
3.3 Fluid Properties
3.4 Filtration and Conditioning
3.5 Regenerative Extension
Unit 4: Pumps and Flow Control
4.1 Hydraulic Pumps
4.2 Gear Pumps
4.3 Vane Pumps
4.4 Piston Pumps
4.5 Flow Control Valves
4.6 Flow Control Methods
4.7 Bottle Jacks and Manual Backup Pumps
Unit 5: Pressure Control
5.1 Vented and Remote Controlled Pressure Relief Valves
5.2 Sequence Valves
5.3 Pressure Reducing Valves
5.4 Unloading Valves
5.5 Counter Balance Valves
Unit 6: Electrically Controlled Hydraulic Systems
6.1 Introduction to Electrically Controlled Systems
6.2 Control Relays
6.3 Solenoid Operated Valves
6.4 Switches in Electrically Controlled Systems
6.5 Basic Ladder Logic
6.6 Alarm Circuit
6.7 2 and 3 Wire Control Circuits for Fluid Power Systems
6.8 Multiple Push Button Stations
6.9 Single Cycle Reciprocation with Limit Switch
6.10 Single Cycle Reciprocation with Magnetic Proximity Switch
6.11 Electrically Sequenced Hydraulic Cylinders
Appendix
Hydraulics and Electrical Control of Hydraulic Systems by James Pytel is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.