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Hydraulics Terms

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Definition
show What does a fluid power system use as the medium through which to transmit force from one part of the system to the other?  
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Blaise Pascal   show
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Pressure   show
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show _____________ is force per unit of area.  
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show In a simple enclosed hydraulic system with pistons of different surface area, which requires the most force to move it?  
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show If force is applied to the smaller piston, the force will be ____________ at the larger piston?  
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Liquid   show
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Incompressible   show
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PSI   show
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Force Divided by Area   show
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show When force is unknown, it is calculated as _______________.  
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show The ________________ is used to force the fluid from the reservoir to rest of the hydraulic circuit by converting mechanical energy into hydraulic energy.  
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show What happens to the extension speed of a cylinder rod when the rod diameter decreases, the pressure increases, but the flow rate to the cylinder stays the same?  
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Synchronized   show
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The Rate At Which Work Is Done.   show
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Using a cylinder of greater size without changing the flow rate to the cylinder   show
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show What is the motion of a load through a distance that results in something useful being done?  
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Limit   show
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show In a hydraulic circuit, the ________________ holds the oil.  
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show Hydraulic power requires a ______________ amount of energy to control and transmit tremendous power.  
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Filters   show
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Pressure   show
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Confined   show
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show Using a cylinder of greater size without changing the flow rate to the cylinder will ______________ the speed of the cylinder.  
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show Hydraulics uses _______________ to transmit power.  
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show Automobile brake systems use ______________________.  
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Power Input Device   show
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show ____________________ are valves that control direction, pressure, and flow rate of the pressurized oil in the hydraulic system.  
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Power Output Device   show
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show __________________ transmit the liquid in a hydraulic system.  
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show Hydraulic fluid is typically _____________________.  
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show What does D.C.V stand for?  
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Hydraulic Jack   show
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show Pressure is a measure of _________________ intensity.  
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Pascals   show
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show The power output device of a hydraulic system is know as the ____________________.  
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Cylinders   show
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Motors   show
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show The actuator converts hydraulic energy into _______________________ energy.  
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show To increase the pressure setting of a relief valve, turn the adjustment knob _________________.  
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Minimum   show
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Temperature   show
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Filter   show
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show _______________ are used to hold the position of a 3  
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Double   show
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Quick Connect   show
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show A ___________________________ pressure gauge uses a curved tube to indicate pressure.  
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show Two branch circuits are connected with a _____________________.  
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Cross   show
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Positions, Ways   show
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show Vehicle lifts use which type of fluid power system?  
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show Serious injury associated with pinhole leaks in hydraulic lines.  
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Power Unit   show
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Control devices   show
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Actuator   show
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Liquid level gauge   show
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show A filter that oil flows through before it goes into the pump  
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show Thick fluid viscosity  
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show Identifies components and circuit design  
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show Pinhole leaks in a pressurized line can penetrate leather gloves  
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show Fluid injection injury requires immediate medical attention.  
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Pressure gauge   show
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show Part of a cylinder the oil exerts its pressure on  
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Quick connect fittings   show
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Hydraulic motor   show
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show General displacement of hydraulic motors  
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True   show
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Needle valve   show
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Vaporous cavitation   show
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show Electric motor or gasoline engine that turns the pump  
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Filler/breather   show
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show Prime mover, pump, and reservoir  
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Check valve   show
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show DCV ports that the actuator is connected to  
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Pressure relief valve   show
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show Device used to determine is fluid is flowing within a hydraulic system  
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show Liquid level gauges sometimes indicate the oil  
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Gear on Gear pump   show
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show 3 position DCV is held in the middle position by a  
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show Fluid power system that is used when rigidity is required  
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show Area times pressure equals  
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Square footage   show
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Cubic footage   show
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Pressure   show
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show Expanding hoses can give the appearance of  
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4/3 DCV   show
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Directional Control Valve   show
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International Standards Organization   show
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National Fluid Power Association   show
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers   show
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show SI Unit for Force  
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Pascal   show
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Pound   show
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show English unit for Pressure  
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show PSI  
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show Atmospheric Pressure  
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Pounds per square inch gauge   show
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Pounds per square inch absolute   show
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show Two types of hydraulic actuators  
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Vacuum   show
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