1-7. What hydraulic device creates a force that can push or pull load .
1-8. What hydraulic device creates a torque that can rotate a shall
1-9. What two factors are responsible for the high responsiveness of hydraulic devices?
1-10. Why can’t air be used for all fluid power applications /
1-11. What is the prime mover?
1-12. Name the six basic components required in a hydraulic circuit.
1-13. Name the six basic components required in a pneumatic circuit.
1-14. Take a plant lour of a company that manufactures fluid power components such as pumps, cylinders, valves, or motors. Write a report staling how at least one component is manufactured. List the specifications and include potential customer applications.
1-15. List five applications of fluid power in the automotive industry.
1-16. Give one reason why automotive hydraulic brakes might exhibit a spongy feeling when a driver pushes on the brake pedal.
1-17. Name five hydraulic applications and five pneumatic applications.
1-18. Approximately what percentage of all fluid power sales are for hydraulic and for pneumatic components?
1-19. What three types of personnel work in the fluid power industry?
1-20. Discuss the phrase “the size and scope of fluid power.” Cite two facts that show the size of the fluid power industry.
1-21. Obtain from the Fluid Power Society (.vww.ifps.org) the requirements to become a certified fluid power technician.
1-22. Contact the National Fluid Power Association (www.nfpa.com) to determine the
requirements for becoming a fluid power engineer.