Introduction to Fluid Power and Robotics

These flashcards cover key concepts related to fluid power, robotics, and relevant physics principles discussed in the lecture.

Fluid Power

The use of transmitting power from one location to another using fluids.

Hydraulics

The branch of fluid power that uses liquids to transmit power.

Pneumatics

The branch of fluid power that uses gases to transmit power.

Reservoir

A container that stores fluid in a hydraulic or pneumatic system.

Pump

A device that converts mechanical power into fluid power by moving liquid or gas.

Actuator

A component that converts fluid power into mechanical power.

Torque

A twisting force, calculated as force times distance.

Horsepower

A unit of power defined as 550 foot-pounds per second.

Flow

The volume of fluid moving through a system, commonly measured in gallons per minute (GPM).

Pressure

The force exerted by a fluid per unit area, measured in pounds per square inch (PSI).

Energy Transfer

The process of moving energy from the prime mover (compressor) to an actuator in a system.

Work

The product of force applied and the distance over which it is applied, measured in foot-pounds.

Law of Conservation of Energy

States that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Fluid Conductors

Pipes, tubes, or hoses that convey fluid from one part of a system to another.

Valves

Devices that control the direction and flow of fluid in a system.

Pressurized Tank

A storage unit where gas is compressed to create power for fluid systems.

Excavators

Heavy machinery that uses hydraulic power to lift and move large amounts of material.

Mechanical Advantage

The factor by which a mechanism multiplies the force put into it.

GPM (Gallons Per Minute)

A measure of flow rate in fluid systems.

PSI (Pounds Per Square Inch)

A unit of pressure used to measure the force exerted by fluids.