A Comprehensive Guide on Hydraulic Pumps and Their Operation
Hydraulic pumps are the most common type of pump in use today. They are powered by the energy stored in a pressurized liquid. Hydraulic pumps are used to generate power by converting hydraulic pressure into mechanical work. This is done by using a piston that is placed inside a cylinder and acts against the pressure of the liquid which is being pumped. The force exerted on the piston is transferred to a rotating shaft, which can be used to power equipment such as generators, motors, or other machines. How does a Hydraulic Pump Work ? The hydraulic pump consists of four components: reservoir, pump head, cylinder, and pistons. The reservoir stores pressurized liquid from which it is drawn when needed for pumping purposes. The pump head contains an inlet valve and an outlet valve through which fluid flows into and out of it respectively. The cylinder has one end connected to the pump head and another end that houses pistons with an opening for connecting with tubes carrying fluid fr...