The excitement and the glitz of mechatronics has shifted the engineering community's attention away from fluid power systems in recent years. However, fluid power still remains advantageous in many applications compared to electrical or mechanical power transmission methods. Designers are left with few practical resources to help in the design and

Arthur Akers, Max Gassman, Richard Smith

Introduction. Properties of Fluids and Their Units. Steady State Modeling. Dynamic Modeling. Linear Systems Analysis. Frequency Response and Feedback. Valves and Their Uses. Pumps and Motors. Axial Piston Pumps and Motors. Hydrostatic Transmissions. Pressure Regulating Valve. Valve Model Expansion. Flow Division. Noise Control. Index.