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08_Hydraulic Systems
What is the primary purpose of a hydraulic system?
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Generate heat
Transfer force using a fluid
Produce electrical power
Clean mechanical components
Which hydraulic fluid property prevents wear on system components?
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Lubrication
Volatility
Compressibility
Reactivity
What does Pascal's Law state about fluids?
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Fluids increase in pressure when heated
Pressure in a confined fluid acts equally in all directions
Fluids have no mass
Fluids lose energy during transmission
Which type of hydraulic pump is most often used in heavy-duty trucks?
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Diaphragm pump
Rotary vane pump
Gear pump
Submersible pump
What component controls the direction of fluid in a hydraulic system?
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Actuator
Relief valve
Directional control valve
Cylinder
What is the main function of hydraulic fluid?
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To generate pressure
To lubricate moving parts and transfer energy
To create electrical energy
To maintain temperature
What happens if air enters a hydraulic system?
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Increased efficiency
Reduced system performance
No effect
Automatic bleeding
What is the purpose of a hydraulic reservoir?
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Increase pressure
Store hydraulic fluid
Act as a pump
Filter contaminants
What is the role of the hydraulic cylinder in a truck or tractor?
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To regulate temperature
To convert hydraulic energy into mechanical motion
To control fluid flow
To cool the system
What is the purpose of a hydraulic relief valve?
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Reduce fluid flow
Maintain system efficiency
Prevent over-pressurization
Convert mechanical force
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