QUESTION BANK FOR 1ST CHAPTER FLUID POWER AUTOMATION

1. State Pascals law and with a neat block diagram explain the basic structure of a hydraulic power transmission system. 2. What are the merits and demerits of fluid power systems? of each. 4. Three cylinders A, B, and C are connected in series. The load on cylinder B is 2000 N and that on cylinder C is 1500 N. Cylinder A has a piston of diameter 75 mm diameter and a rod diameter of 30 mm. What load if applied on piston of cylinder A can lift the load on cylinder B and C? Piston diameter of cylinder B is 100 mm and that of cylinder C is 120 mm. The rod diameter of both cylinders B and C are 60 mm each. Sketch the arrangement and indicate the system pressure. (8 marks) 5. How are the hydraulic pumps classified? What are the selection criteria for section of a pump? (6 marks) 6. A hydraulic pump has a volumetric displacement of 90 cm3. It has a rotor of diameter 50 mm and cam ring of diameter 75 mm. The vane width is 50 mm. Determine the eccentricity of the pump. What flow rate is achieved if the pump has 85% volumetric efficiency while running at 1000 rpm? If the pump discharges fluid at a pressure of 100 bar calculate: i) the theoretical torque required to run the pump, ii) hydraulic power output, iii) Input torque and power assuming a mechanical efficiency of 85%. (6 marks) 7. Describe, with a neat sketch the working principle of a vane pump/gear pump/ axial piston pump. 8. A hydraulic testing machine is actuated by a hand pump. The hand lever has a ratio of 12 to 1 and is connected to a plunger 25 mm in diameter. The piston operating the testing head is 250 mm diameter. Calculate the intensity of pressure in the oil and the force which must be applied to the lever when the machine exerts a force of 25000 kgf. If the plunger moves a distance of 400 mm what will be the movement testing head. neat sketch explain the working principle of a Vane pump. 10. Differentiate between: i) Positive displacement and a non-positive displacement pump, ii) Fixed and variable displacement pump. (6 marks) (8 marks) (8 marks) 9. State pumping theory and explain the purpose of a pump in an industrial hydraulic system. With (6 marks) (6 marks)

3. List six basic components required for a hydraulic power system and state the essential functions

11. A hydraulic motor works at an operating pressure of 80 bar. The motor is directly coupled to a winch of diameter 600 mm which lifts load of 10 kN. If the load is to move at velocity of 200 mm/min, determine the speed at which the motor should rotate. If the nominal displacement of motor is 5 cm3/rev, what flow rate is necessary, assuming an 85% volumetric efficiency for the motor? Also calculate the hydraulic power and the motor shaft toque and shaft power assuming a mechanical efficiency of 80%. 12. Explain with a neat sketch the method of cushioning of hydraulic cylinders. 13. With a neat diagram explain the construction and working of radial piston motor. (6 marks) (5 marks) (5 marks)

14. A double acting hydraulic cylinder has a bore of 90 mm. The rod is of 40 mm diameter and the stroke is 120 mm. It must produce a pushing force of 50 kN. The flow rate available in both directions is 20 dm3/min. Calculate, assuming ideal conditions, the following: i) ii) iii) v) The system pressure. The force with which it pulls the load for the above pressure. The speed on the outward stroke, The power used on outward stroke, and (10 marks) (5 marks) (5marks)

iv) The speed of retraction, vi) The ideal fluid flow rate required for an outward velocity is 200 mm/min. 15. What are hydraulic accumulators? List the different types of accumulators. 16. Differentiate between spring loaded and piston type of accumulators. 17. Write a note on factors influencing the selection of a hydraulic pump. 18. Draw typical characteristic curves of a hydraulic pump and explain the same. 19. Explain the function of an accumulator as: a) as an auxiliary power source, b) as a leakage compensator, c) as an emergency power source, and d)as shock absorber. 20. An automotive lift raises a 2000 Kg car 2 m above floor level. If the hydraulic cylinder contains 200 mm diameter piston and 100 mm diameter rod, determine: i) Work necessary to lift the car, ii) Required pressure, iii) Power if the lift raises the car in 10s, iv) Flow rate for auto to descend in 10s. 21. A gear pump has 82 mm outside diameter, 58 mm inside diameter, and 25 mm width. If the actual pump flow rate at 1800 rpm and rated pressure is 0.00183 m3/s, what is the volumetric efficiency?

22. A pump has a displacement volume of 100 cm3. It delivers 0.0015 m3/s at 1000 rpm and 70 bars. If the prime mover input torque is 120 Nm, (i) what is overall efficiency of pump? (ii) What is the theoretical torque required to operate the pump? 23. A hydraulic pump supplies oil at 0.0016 m3/s to a double acting hydraulic cylinder of 40 mm diameter. If the load is 5000 N (extending and retracting) and the rod diameter is 20 mm, find (i) hydraulic pressure during the extending stroke, (ii) piston velocity during the extending stroke, (iii) Cylinder power during the extending stroke, (iv) hydraulic pressure during the retracting stroke,(v) piston velocity during the retracting stroke, (vi)Cylinder power during the retracting stroke. 24. Classify various types of cylinders used in fluid power systems. 25. Explain various types of cylinder mountings and mechanical linkages.