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Hydraulic oils are important for hydraulic systems, and their regular analysis is crucial for detecting contamination and aging. Contaminated oil can lead to machine failures, while professional analysis can reduce downtime and improve equipment lifespan. Air, water, and high temperatures are enemies of hydraulic oil and can cause oxidation, thermal degradation, and hydrolysis. Proper sampling is important, and special sample containers from commercial laboratories are recommended to obtain accurate results. Other methods are not recommended. [Extracted from the article]

The CO2 emissions in the construction sector already account for 38% of global emissions and continue to rise. The construction industry is facing the challenge of becoming greener, but suffers from a shortage of skilled workers and pressure for modernization. Construction machinery manufacturers, automation experts, and hydraulic engineers are working on various approaches to enable sustainable construction. In a three-year project, automated machines, 5G, and construction processes were tested to create the construction site of the future. Electromechanical drives cannot yet be used in construction machinery such as excavators or wheel loaders, but hydrogen as fuel or fuel cell could be an alternative. The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is working on the development of renewable fuels for CO2-neutral mobility and on increasing the efficiency of hydraulic systems. The KIT's "Construction 4.0" project examines the integration of hydraulic systems into construction machinery and the use of 5G campus networks for communication. [Extracted from the article]

The article deals with current trends in hydraulic technology. Manufacturers of fluidic systems are increasingly relying on AI, soft sensing, and intelligent components to make their systems more efficient and easier to use. An important starting point is data acquisition and utilization to make condition data more easily accessible and provide customers with concrete recommendations for action. In addition, the optimization of hydraulic systems is already being advanced in the engineering phase through simulation and software tools. Soft sensing allows the condition of plants to be indirectly determined based on existing data. The advancing digitization enables, among other things, predictive maintenance and the use of digital twins. One challenge is to improve the usability of the systems in order to counteract the shortage of skilled workers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses that Hydraulic cylinders essentially convert fluid pressure and flow into force and linear motion. Topics discussed include they are available in a wide range of styles, sizes, materials and configurations. Many OEM engineers play it safe by over-engineering cylinder specifications; and identify some of the key factors that should be considered when specifying hydraulic cylinders.

The PowerBox from Hawe Hydraulik is a plug-and-run solution that contains all components for the electrification and supply of cranes. Hodel Betriebe AG, a Swiss family-owned company, has successfully used the PowerBox on a construction site. The box is equipped with battery packs from Hawe Mattro, which have a high energy density and can be easily replaced. The PowerBox has a peak power of 90 kW and can operate cranes up to 160 m/t. There are also other concepts for the PowerBox, depending on the machine type and vehicle size. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses current surge and expected growth in the integration of electronics with hydraulics. It mentions that Engineers weigh hydraulic systems options before bringing them to market in custom and general applications. It mentions views of Mitch Eicher, a business development manager at Parker Hannifin, on how traditional hydraulic components will remain critical to systems where the flow rate, pressure or actuators need to be controlled.

The article provides information on the shortage of skilled specialists in the field of hydraulics, focusing further training courses for engineers, planned work-life balance and fluid technology. Topics include mechatronic systems, operational readiness of machines and future of Industry 4.0.

Women are underrepresented in the hydraulic industry, accounting for only eleven percent. There are few pictures of real female engineers, instead, images of women being explained to or admiringly looking up to men dominate. There is also little education about the profession of female engineers, which can lead to female students not being interested in mechanical engineering. A study recommends that employers reconsider their attitudes and corporate culture in order to promote equality and equal opportunities. In mechanical engineering, medium-sized companies prevail, which are considered adaptable. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the importance of efficient mine water management in the face of increasing operational costs and water scarcity. Topics include the benefits of a holistic approach, such as improved productivity, reliability, and sustainability, as well as examples of successful implementations resulting in reduced energy consumption and increased production.

The article offers information on hydraulic axis control. It mentions that decentralized control via integrated valve electronics In many modern systems, integrated valve electronics take over control, monitoring and regulation processes, while the PLC only supplies the next position of the drive as a control command.

The article focuses on connection technology. It mentions that composite components such as hoses, fittings or screw connections are the blood vessels of every hydraulic system. It also mentions that the risk of design, operating and maintenance errors remain high, and digitized components make fluid technology more cost-efficient, environmentally friendly and more predictable.

The article offers infomation on hydraulic and pneumatic components. It mentions that Pppelmann Kapsto now offers standard series in its range made from 100% recycled material in the plastic used, and these resource-saving alternatives aroused the interest of the hydraulic manufacturer Stiefel. It also mentions that hoses, pipelines and connection components are delivered to the client ready for installation.

The Lee Company is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. It is a leading manufacturer of miniature valves, nozzles, and throttles for the aerospace, medical technology, and automotive industries. The founder of the company, Leighton Lee II, developed the Lee Plug in 1954, a plug for drilling holes in metal that solved a leakage problem. Since then, the Lee Plug has been the core product of the company and is used worldwide. Over the years, The Lee Company has evolved and operates in various industries, including aerospace, medical technology, and automotive. The company places great importance on innovation, quality, and customer proximity. It considers its employees as family and offers them various benefits and employee programs. The Lee Company looks optimistically towards the future and plans to further expand its expertise in the fields of medical technology and aerospace. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on infrastructure work in Colorado and Wyoming. Topics discussed include Ditesco is working with Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District is facilitating construction of more than raw water transmission main, PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Co. goes beyond meter by providing energy-efficient solutions that create a resilient and sustainable supply of power focused on economic value maximization and encountering challenges related to river and floodplain hydraulics.

The article focuses on the design and construction of industrial motors. It states that with the innovation in the electromechanical, fluid power and high-speed controls, the hydraulic pumps are more improved. The innovative options of servomotors and hydraulics are offering power-dense future in the manufacturing and machinery industry. The pneumatic solution that holds modularity, greater control and scalability also improved the motors.

The article discusses the exaggerated rumor of the death of the technology fluid power and the advancement of hydraulic power transmission from its state of the art level with the addition of electronic control and sophisticated components. It also discusses the projects controlling hydraulic motion.

Bosch Rexroth has opened a new Hydraulics Training Center to provide education and skills development for individuals in the fluid power industry. The facility offers both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities for both newcomers and experienced professionals. The training center is equipped with advanced training stations and industrial components that adhere to internationally standardized programming languages. Bosch Rexroth plans to offer a range of training courses covering subjects such as hydraulics, electric drives, and control technology. The company aims to provide comprehensive knowledge to meet the demands of the rapidly changing hydraulics industry, including digitization and automation. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusess the potential changes that have been brought in the aspects of fluid power and design practices over a period of time. Topics discussed include reliable forms of power transmission; hydraulic control systems; and learning technology basics by fluid power engineers for addressing the same.

The article focuses on the history of power engineering in the U.S.S.R, highlighting its functional and utilitarian technology, with a strong emphasis on speed and surpassing the U.S. in electric power production. It discusses their construction practices, equipment, technical competence and aspirations for ambitious projects to gain global prestige. It also mentioned that engineering achievements had prestige value in the world marketplace.

The InLine Hydraulik GmbH from Berlin offers axial piston pumps of the V60N series, which open up new possibilities for hydraulic tasks on truck auxiliary drives. These pumps enable the implementation of electric controls, tandem pumps, and applications in closed circuits on the auxiliary drive. The pumps offer various pump controllers and housing variants for different applications. In addition, sensors can monitor the status and condition of the pump and ensure optimal monitoring of the application. The V60N pumps are also suitable for electrically operated trucks and can reduce the noise level of the hydraulics. InLine Hydraulik GmbH is a company that manufactures axial piston pumps for high-pressure operation. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the findings of a survey of fluid power engineers in the U.S. on education and state of the workforce. Topics covered include the rate of respondents who are satisfied in their current positions, the actions that colleges and institutions can take to better prepare students for a career in engineering careers, and examples of new skills that entry-level workers are bringing to their companies such as three-dimensional (3D) printing and robotics.

The article reports that with the help of chemical makers, the U.S. energy companies are reducing the cost of extracting oil from the ground. The oil companies are improving on the methods by decreasing the high costs associated with fracking. They have reduced costs per barrel by 20 dollars or more, enough to make production economical again, even at low prices.

The article focuses on consideration of rodless cylinder usage in hydraulic engineering services. Topics discussed include usage of different lightweight materials for construction of rodless cylinders such as aluminum alloy; deployment of magnetic field conditions for establishment of connection between piston and carriage; and illustration of the slotted rodless cylinders with presence of roller bearings.

The article focuses on a computerized hay bale uses hydraulics to change machine configuration between field and transport mode. It mentions that bales have been loaded into and unloaded from bale wrapping machines manually. It also mentions that hydraulic power normally comes from the towing tractor's hydraulic system.

The article identifies the main characteristics and challenges in designing coke drum (CD) and blowdown (BD) relief systems in delayed coking units (DCUs). Topics discussed include detailing of critical elements and key considerations in the BD system and flare hydraulics, and CDs equipment located in the BD system being pressure vessels.

The idyllic southwestern tip of Switzerland is the Aire, a small river that winds through the countryside close to Geneva, then across the French border, through the village of San-Julien-en-Genevois. In the years since the group won, it has completed three phases of work on the three-mile stretch, redirecting the water from the man-made channel to a newly designed riverbed on the Aire's original footprint. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses emergence of windmills and waterwheels powered industry in Europe before steam engine produced Industrial Revolution. Topics discussed include design of waterwheel improvement development sought by scientists in Age of Enlightenment, practical applications in mathematics dedicated by scientist Antoine Parent, and differential calculus developed by Parent.

The article examines the issues surrounding the implementation of the Clean Water Act Section 316b Rule. Topics discussed include the rule's specification of the requirements for attaining best technology available to lessen impingement and entrainment of fish and shellfish in cooling water intake structures and the task for facilities to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. The compliance options available for affected facilities are then mentioned.

The article discusses how to choose a mobile hydraulic heat exchanger while considering load condition and ambient temperatures. Topics include the importance of removing heat from a mobile hydraulic system, the incorporation of a heat exchanger into a hydraulic system as a solution to issues that can degrade the hydraulic fluid, and how to choose whether to use an electric or a hydraulic fan.

The article examines whether courts should impose strict liability for earthquake damage caused either by hydraulic fracturing or the underground injection of frack fluids. It presents a primer on the strict liability cause of action in tort for abnormally dangerous activities. It summarizes cases that have addressed whether oil and gas operations other than hydraulic fracturing are abnormally dangerous activities.

The article offers information on the different types, configurations and uses of hydraulic pumps. The mechanical action of a hydraulic pump creates a vacuum at the pump inlet which forces liquid from the reservoir into the inlet line to the pump and delivers this liquid to the pump outlet and forces it into the hydraulic system. Hydraulic pumps are broadly classified as either positive displacement or nonpositive displacement.

The article offers information on the different types, configurations and uses of accumulators in hydraulic systems. Accumulators store energy, can increase efficiency and provide smoother, more reliable operation. They also can act as surge or pulsation absorbers by reducing shocks caused by rapid operation or sudden starting and stopping of power cylinders.

The article reports on Provo, Utah-based Novatek Inc. using Bosch Rexroth Corp.'s Sytronix DFEn variable-speed pump drive system to boost super material press efficiency. The system deliver the hydraulic power for Novatek's two newest presses that is used to create super materials for applications ranging from drill bits to medical implants.

The article discusses the important role and functions of large hydraulic material-handling systems in may industrial segments. Topics covered include the most common uses of hydraulic direct-drive systems for industrial applications, the different drive technologies used to operate the hydraulic material-handling systems, and the advantages of using hydraulic direct-drive systems in many environments. It also discusses the key considerations when using large hydraulic direct-drive systems.

The article presents a guideline on when and where to use an assortment of cylinder types. Topics include a background on pneumatics technology, the effect of the load type in the cylinder one has to use, and the recommendation for strong side loading and heavy overhung loading. Also mentioned are twin-rod non-rotating cylinders, four-position cylinders, and the installation of internal stop tubes.

The article examines the use of remote wireless configuration technology, such as through Bluetooth and Smartphones, in adjusting an electrohydraulic system placed in a difficult environment such as underwater. It cites the experience of the crew in the off-shore dredge by Ellicott Dredges at the Hillboro Inlet, the introduction of a Bluetooth Embedded Amplifier by the Sun Hydraulics Corporation, and the successful operation led by Captain Woodworh Draughon of the device.

The article presents information on how hydraulic power converters create power through the principle of positive displacement. Topics include the application of Pascal's law in the multiplication of force, the use of differential areas to create a mechanical advantage for the device, and the use of a second piston to act as a double-action mechanism.

The article focuses on the mitigation of noise in the hydraulic systems in the U.S. Topics discussed include an overview about noise, the factors influencing noise generation, the sources of noise such as airborne, fluid-borne and structure-borne, the parameters of noise, and the systematic reduction of noise.

The article presents the Salary Survey of the journal reflecting the status of the hydraulics and pneumatics industry in 2015. Results of the survey indicate the satisfaction of fluid power professionals in their existing positions, the potential of salary advancement, shortage of experts on fluid power, significance of fluid power system and technology understanding, and the commitment of the engineers in keeping up with nature.

The article discusses considerations when making smart design decisions involving suction line to prevent potentially severe cavitation-induced damage in hydraulic systems, particularly hydraulic pumps. Topics include the causes of cavitation, the correct design of hydraulic-fluid reservoir design, and the installation of properly sized and configuration and design of suction lines.

The article discusses factors that should be considered by designers when making decisions based on their strong understanding of the variable frequency drives (VFDs), system parameters and the actual process to optimize the efficiency of electrified hydraulic systems. Topics include the relationship of pump pressure with motor loading torque, servomotors, and Novatek leader in the field of high-pressure, high temperature materials engineering.

The article discusses the benefits of composite accumulators for weight reduction of hydraulic systems as well as installation cost and total system costs in the U.S. An overview on the method of combining advanced technologies in the automotive industry, is provided. Also emphasized is the essential of Federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for fuel-efficient engines with equal strength and safety in a heavier steel vehicle.

The article discusses the analogies between hydraulic, and electrical systems. It examines the similarity of voltage, and pressure that are not identical forces for electricity, and fluid motion. It mentions that the central axis of the electromagnetic field is no longer aligned with a single stator phase wherein it is positioned rotationally in between at about 45°. It notes that the permanent magnet of rotor aligns itself with the composite field rather than with a pole piece.

The article discusses the technological advancement on mobile hydraulic system design. It mentions the application of electrohydraulic proportional valves to transmit enough engine power to drive the specific loads for a job. It notes the utilization of pilot stage into the main hydraulic system of a machine for pressurized fluid to provide the force needed to control position of spools in large valves.

The article offers information on the use of simulation software in the development of subsea hydraulic systems. It mentions the libraries with advanced application from modeling and simulation software (MSC) including the thermal hydraulic, gas dynamics, and electric systems. Information regarding Anchor Fluid Power, the leading manufacturer of Seal Sub Flange Connections is also provided.

The article informs that uing hydraulic and lubricating oils for a long time saves resources and costs. It mentions that depending on the area of ​​application, a base oil is more or less heavily added in order to perform its intended tasks efficiently and for a long time as a 'construction element, and their use for sensors for condition monitoring.

The article offers information on the most common mistakes in hydraulic systems and how can they be avoided. It mentions that poor hose routing Improper routing of hose lines can degrade performance and lead to unexpectedly low system pressure or even result in downtime and unsafe operating conditions.

In this article ,Managing Director Jens Wensing of Weggeber explains how position sensors from MTS Sensors support the control of the CNC stretch bending machines from Gnther Wensing and what role the position sensors play in Industry 4.0. It mentions that it use different Temposonics position sensors to control the lifts of the cylinders in the systems that process the metal.

The article informs on the the renovation of the process pneumatics in a sterile tank farm at the Oberschnegg location by Ehrmann dairy. It mentions that troubleshooting was often difficult because the pneumatic control of around 400 process valves was housed in a central control cabinet. It also mentions that decentralized pneumatic control cabinets near the process valves should replace the large, central control cabinet.

The article focuses on management of fluid velocity associated with flushing procedures of hydraulic system. topics discussed include analysis of different concerns related to flushing methods in cleaning fluid; assessment of fluid flow conditions along with measurement of fluid viscosity through dimensionless Reynolds numbers; and analysis of surface roughness associated with conductors deployed in flushing process.