Hydraulic Capacitance in Series and Parallel

What is Hydraulic Capacitance? Before we do any math, we need to understand what “Capacitance” means. … Hydraulic Capacitance in Series and ParallelRead more

Bulk Modulus of Oil and Air Mixtures

What is Bulk Modulus? Imagine you are holding a sponge in one hand and a rock … Bulk Modulus of Oil and Air MixturesRead more

What is Saturated Vapor Pressure? To understand hydraulic systems, we first need to understand liquids. You … How Vapor Pressure Affects Hydraulic MachinesRead more

This lesson covers fluid dynamics, pipe flow, Reynolds number, laminar flow, and friction loss calculations for … Calculating Pressure Loss in a Stepped PipelineRead more

The Mission: Drinking a Thick Milkshake Imagine you are trying to drink a very thick chocolate … Calculating Pump Inlet PressureRead more

What Are Hydraulic Additives? Hydraulic fluid is the “blood” of a machine. It pushes pistons and … Additives in Hydraulic FluidsRead more

What is Hydraulic Fluid? Hydraulic fluid is the most important part of a hydraulic machine. Think … Classification of Hydraulic FluidsRead more

What is Hydraulic Oil? Hydraulic oil is the “liquid muscle” of a machine. Think about a … Basic Properties of Hydraulic OilsRead more

Imagine a giant excavator digging up dirt. Or a garbage truck crushing trash. How are they … Hydraulic Cylinder ExtensionRead more