Fluid Power Systems
is a new text/workbook that presents an introduction to the design,
application, and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
It features large, full-color illustrations detailing systems,
components, and devices specific to industrial and commercial
applications.
Content includes pumps, valves, actuators, electrical controls,
and troubleshooting techniques and focuses on the design, analysis,
operation, and maintenance of fluid power systems.
Common applications in the text/workbook include industrial
applications such as mobile hydraulic equipment and stationary
production manufacturing equipment. Each component, device, or
system is introduced with descriptions, operation, common
applications, systems examples, and operation characteristics.
The first CD-ROM included
contains Quick Quizzes®, an illustrated glossary, flash
cards, interactive schematics, review questions, media clips, and
online resources
A second
CD-ROM contains FluidSIM®
4.2 Student Version simulation software that gives the learner
an added tool to create, build, and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits
in the form of specific activities in the textbook.
Instructors can also create their own activities.