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Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems

K. Hiraniya Singh

2016 374 pp Paperback ISBN: 9789385909337 Price: 395.00

About the Book

Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems is divided in two sections; with pneumatics as one section and hydraulics in the other section. The various
topics dealt in this book are concise and self-contained with pictorial illustrations, for easy understanding and clear conception. Each chapter
has review questions at the end.
Important topics discussed in this book are power source, storage, transmission, service, control systems, power, circuits, feedback,
programme, disposal, electro pneumatics, actuators, and electro-oilaulic, and so on. This book is designed to help engineering students, and
guide technicians from the maintenance department to find faults and rectify.

Salient Features

Unique, pictorial presentation of topics for easy comprehension

Chapters on trouble shooting and maintenance give hands-on tips on fixing day-to-day problems
Industrial standards have been given as reference at appropriate places

Table of Contents

PNEUMATICS
Introduction to pneumatics
Properties and characteristics of compressed air
Production and conditioning of compressed air
Distribution of compressed air
Pneumatic actuators
Pneumatic control elements
Control systems
Production of circuit diagrams
Electro pneumatics
Trouble shooting
OIL (HYDR)AULICS
Introduction to power hydraulics
Physical laws of power hydraulics
Power Hydraulic fluids
Fluid conditioning and reservoirs
Hydraulic pumps
Power Hydraulic actuators
Control valves
Servo valves
Pipe, tube, hose and fittings
Packing and seals
Accessories
Hydraulic circuits
Standard hydraulic symbols
Power Hydraulic system maintenance
Fluid power system compared
About the Author
K. Hiraniya Singh :- had obtained his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the then Mysore University. He was a fellow of The
Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering. He was trained in Germany in reputed organizations like Bosch, Festo, and REFA Institute and had
served Southern Railways with the responsibility for modifications and alteration of loco, carriage and wagon parts. He was responsible for
designing, developing and executing curricula in Foremen Training Institute.
Dr K Hiraniya Singh had an experience of more than 30 years in teaching. He was an adjunct faculty of engineering colleges in Bangalore. He
retired as a Joint Director Foremen Training Institute, Bangalore, a Government of India/Ministry of Labour, DGET.