Introduction to fluid power systems; structure of fluid power systems; working medium and its properties.

Hydraulic Power Generators – Hydraulic Pumps: Pumping theory and classifications; Gear pumps (external and internal), Vane pumps (balanced and unbalanced), Piston pumps (radial, bent axis and swash plate)

Pump performance, selection criteria

problems on pump performances.

Linear Actuators: Classification, Constructional features of single and double acting cylinders, Telescopic cylinder,

Mechanics of Hydraulic Cylinder loading

Rotary Actuators: Classification, Gear motors, Vane motors, Piston motors

Hydraulic motor performance evaluations.