Preface
Acknowledgements
1 Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics in Industry
2 Basic Principles of Fluid Power Systems
3 Features and Characteristics of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
4 Component, Equipment and Plant Symbols
5 Fluid Power Generation, Supply and Distribution
6 Control Valves I – Types and Principles of Operation
7 Control Valves II – Types and Principles of Operation
8 Actuators
9 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Circuits and Arrangement of Components
10 Electro-Pneumatics and Electro-Hydraulics
11 Fluid Power Measurement Systems
12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
13 Basic Principles of Fluid Power Control
14 Emergency Shutdown and Safety Systems
15 Health and Safety at Work
Appendix 1 Answers to revision questions
Appendix 2 City & Guilds specimen examination questions
Appendix 3 Standards and standardisation organisations:
relevant fluid power
Appendix 4 Bar litres: calculations
Appendix 5 UK professional engineering bodies and organisations
Biography
Ian C. Turner is a registered European Engineer, UK Chartered Engineer and UK Chartered Environmentalist. He works across a wide range of industry, commerce and public service organisations including training, assessment and verification.
