Separation capability
Characteristic of a hydraulic fluid to separate from contamination by means of rising (air) or sinking (solids). Air separation capability: Characterises the ability of a hydraulic fluid to separate out undissolved [...] due to leaks, turbulence in the tank or due to cavitation in the hydraulic fluid. It must be separated out again before the fluid is drawn in again by the pump, as free air has a very negative effect in [...] density, in HFD fluids at the surface due to the low density. It is also important here to separate out solids in the tank or in the filters before they are drawn in again with the fluid. Dispergent oils
Hydraulics
pressure and fluid flow. The following are generally used as hydraulic fluids: Hydraulic fluids based on mineral oil Flame-resistant hydraulic fluids Readily biodegradable hydraulic fluids Hydraulics also [...] general, the hydraulic fluid transfers power, energy or force/torque from the prime mover (pump) to the working unit (cylinder or hydraulic motor). Introducing pressurised fluid into cylinders causes the [...] covers the theory of the flow behaviour of liquids. In engineering, it refers to the use of Hydraulic fluids to transfer signals, force and energy. A hydraulic system is a type of transmission system, such
Cavitation
cavities in fluids. Cavities start to from when the local static pressure within a fluid falls below a critical value. This critical value is generally about as high as the vapour pressure for the fluid. Cavitation [...] and gas cavitation, depending on whether the cavitation bubbles contain fluid vapour or a gas such as air dissolved in the fluid. For example, water only dissolves small quantities of air. This is why [...] oscillation cavitation bubble cavitation. Flow cavitation is of particular significance as far as fluid technology is concerned. It mainly occurs where cross sections narrow or widen or where there is a
Temperature measurements in hydraulics
temperature of the pressure fluid in the tank. However, this method constitutes a rough estimate and does not allow conclusions to be drawn regarding the temperature of the pressure fluid at certain locations [...] the system. For example, the temperature of the pressure fluid may be very high at certain throttle points. If the temperature of the pressure fluid must be known at certain points within the hydraulic system [...] The temperature of the hydraulic fluid in hydraulic systems can be measured either with simple measurement devices (thermometer) or with a measuring device that issues signals to the control unit. The
Compression energy EK
Energy stored in a pressure fluid compressed at the pressure p. The storage of energy within a volume of gas or fluid as a result of pressure is comparable to the storage of energy when a mechanical spring [...] spring is compressed ( energy content of a fluid). With fluids, it is almost possible to assume that a constant bulk modulus and isothermal compression apply. The result is as follows: where V K = Compression
Kinematical viscosity v
kinematic viscosity indicates whether a hydraulic fluid is thin or viscous at a certain temperature, and therefore whether the friction between the fluid layers is lower or higher. This also has an impact [...] dynamic viscosity and a fluid's density: In hydraulics kinematic viscosity is the usual parameter for viscosity. This parameter changes with the temperature of the hydraulic fluid. ν was previously given
Dynamic viscosity
the leakage losses in gaps. The dynamic viscosity is a specific variable for every fluid and that for Newtonian fluids is dependent on the temperature and the pressure. Its unit is Pa · s. The old unit [...] Between the shear stress τ = F/A and the velocity gradients in a moving fluid (Figure D 93) the following relationship applies: The proportionality factor η is called the dynamic viscosity . It is a measure [...] measure of the internal resistance that opposes displacement of neighbouring layers in the fluid. As such the dynamic viscosity has a very significant influence on the friction of the flowing medium and
Hoses
storage. Relevant norms: DIN 20 066 Hose lines in fluid technology DIN 20 078 Hose assemblies in fluid technology DIN 20 024 Hoses and hose line testing in fluid technology Safety rules for hydraulic hose lines [...] components with liquid or gaseous media. Hoses in hydraulic systems, alongside transporting hydraulic fluid to moved consumers ( cylinders , motors ), often have the task of damping pulsations and pressure
Decompression shock
then the compression energy stored in the fluid is suddenly released, as a result the compression volume at the start meets at high speed the column of fluid in the drain line and causes there a measurable [...] measurable and audible pressure increase ( energy content of a hydraulic fluid).
CETOP
technical recommendations for fluid technology. Today CETOP still has a leading role in the preparation of technical standards for example in the area of hydraulic fluids and contamination checks. In total [...] in 1962. Over 700 businesses from 13 European countries are represented in CETOP by the national fluid technology associations. The member associations are from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France [...] Sweden, Switzerland, Slovenia and Spain. The objective of CETOP is to promote and support the European fluid technology industry. The committee is particularly important in relation to the European Union. National