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Description

Hydraulic systems have spread throughout modern technology, particularly in mobile equipment. The exercises presented in Fundamental Hydraulic Principles for Agricultural Systems Management and Technology are designed for the second-generation Parker Hydraulic Trainer to provide a basic understanding of hydraulic components and systems for technology and engineering students. Readers will learn how hydraulic pumps function, how linear actuators and their control circuits work, and how hydraulic motors operate and are controlled. Readers are also provided with the opportunity to attempt more advanced exercises. Aligned with beginning technology-based experiential hydraulics courses, this book emphasizes familiarity with common hydraulic components and circuit diagrams, while guiding learners through a fundamental, hands-on exposure to modern hydraulic systems.

ISBN

9781626712898

Publication Date

Winter 12-15-2025

Publisher

Purdue University

City

West Lafayette

Keywords

hydraulic design, hydraulic troubleshooting, cavitation, entrained air, flow rate of pumps, standard circuits, flow control valves, cylinder leak test, regeneration, directional valves, meter-in, meter-out, pressure-compensated flow control valves, sequence valve adjustment, sequencing cylinders, hydraulic motor meter-in flow circuits, hydraulic motor meter-out flow circuits, closed-center pressure buildup, counterbalancing, sequencing cylinders and motors, sequencing and pressure reducing, crossover relief, solenoid-operated relief valves, cushioned cylinders

Disciplines

Agriculture | Engineering

Comments

Open access publication of this title is supported by Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies.

Fundamental Hydraulics Principles for Agricultural Systems Management and Technology

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