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Hydraulic and Electric-Hydraulic Control Systems

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  1. R. B. Walters

    1. Wembley, UK

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Table of contents (42 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Part 1

    1. Introduction

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      Pages 1-2

    2. Hydraulic Power Source

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      Pages 3-7

    3. Working Pressures

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      Pages 8-9

    4. Hydraulic Actuators

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      Pages 10-12

    5. Control Elements

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      Pages 13-24

    6. Data Transmission Elements

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      Pages 25-29

    7. The Control System

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      Pages 30-41

    8. Control Concepts

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      Pages 42-54

    9. Principles of Flow Control for Valve-Operated Systems: Part 1

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      Pages 55-65

    10. Principles of Flow Control for Valve-Operated Systems: Part 2

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      Pages 66-78

    11. Introduction to System Analysis

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      Pages 79-87

    12. System Analysis of Electro-hydraulic Control Systems

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      Pages 88-96

    13. Modular Optimized System Simulation

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      Pages 97-108

    14. System Analysis in the Time Domain

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      Pages 109-118

    15. Transient Response Characteristics

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      Pages 119-128

    16. Further Case Studies

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      Pages 129-151

    17. Non-symmetrical Systems

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      Pages 152-162

    18. Response to Large Step Demand

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      Pages 163-168

    19. Valve Operating Forces

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      Pages 169-172
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About this book

Force and motion control systems of varying degrees of sophistication have shaped the lives of all individuals living in industrialized countries all over the world, and together with communication technology are largely responsible for the high standard ofliving prevalent in many communities. The brains of the vast majority of current control systems are electronic, in the shape of computers, microprocessors or programmable logic controllers (PLC), the nerves are provided by sensors, mainly electromech­ anical transducers, and the muscle comprises the drive system, in most cases either electric, pneumatic or hydraulic. The factors governing the choice of the most suitable drive are the nature of the application, the performance specification, size, weight, environ­ mental and safety constraints, with higher power levels favouring hydraulic drives. Past experience, especially in the machine tool sector, has clearly shown that, in the face of competition from electric drives, it is difficult to make a convincing case for hydraulic drives at the bottom end of the power range, specifically at fractional horsepower level. A further, and frequently overriding factor in the choice of drive is the familiarity of the system designer with a particular discipline, which can inhibit the selection of the optimum and most cost-effective solution for a given application. One of the objectives of this book is to help the electrical engineer overcome his natural reluctance to apply any other than electric drives.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Wembley, UK

    R. B. Walters

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Hydraulic and Electric-Hydraulic Control Systems

  • Authors: R. B. Walters

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-9427-1

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2000

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-015-9429-5Published: 20 April 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-015-9427-1Published: 22 November 2013

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 331

  • Number of Illustrations: 26 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Classical Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Theory, Control

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