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The document discusses the maintenance of hydraulic systems, emphasizing the importance of hydraulic fluids and their desirable properties. It categorizes various types of hydraulic fluids, including petroleum-based, emulsions, and synthetic fluids, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it covers the functions of reservoirs, common contaminants, and troubleshooting issues in hydraulic systems.

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Module 3 Maitainance

The document discusses the maintenance of hydraulic systems, emphasizing the importance of hydraulic fluids and their desirable properties. It categorizes various types of hydraulic fluids, including petroleum-based, emulsions, and synthetic fluids, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it covers the functions of reservoirs, common contaminants, and troubleshooting issues in hydraulic systems.

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Maintenance of Hydraulic System

By:

Mr. Naveen Kumar S N


Assistant Professor
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Acharya Institute of Technology

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Hydraulic Fluids

Hydraulic fluid is the most important component of any hydraulic system. It


serves as a lubricant, heat transfer medium, sealant and most important of
all, a means of energy transfer.

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DESIRABLE PROPERTIES OF
HYDRAULIC OIL
• Ideal viscosity.
• Good lubrication capability.
• Good chemical and environmental stability.
• Incompressibility.
• Fire resistance.
• Low flammability.
• Demulsibility
• Foam resistance.
• Low volatility.
• Good heat dissipation.
• Low density.
• System compatibility.
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Types of Hydraulic Fluids

1. Petroleum-based fluids
2. Emulsions -Oil-in-water emulsions
- Water-in-oil emulsions
4. Synthetic fluids
5. Vegetable oils

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PETROLIUM - BASED FLUIDS
• It is the most widely used type of oil.
• Additives should be added to these fluid in
order to maintain the following properties,

• Good lubricity
• High viscosity index
• Oxidation resistance

The primary disadvantage is that it is flammable.


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Oil-in-water emulsions
• This type consists of about 90% water and 10% concentrate.
• The concentrate consist of fluid additives that improve viscosity,
lubricity, rust protection, and protection against bacteria growth.

Advantage of high water content fluids include high fire resistance,


outstanding cooling characteristics, and low cost which is about 20% of
the cost of petroleum based hydraulic fluid.

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Water – In – Oil Emulsions
• This type consists of about 40% water completely dispersed in a
special oil base.
• It is characterized by the small droplets of water completely
surrounded by oil.
• The water provides a good coolant property but tends to make the
fluid more corrosive.
• The operating temperature range runs from -23°C and 83°C.
• These fluids are compatible most rubber seal materials found in
petroleum based hydraulic system.

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STRAIGHT SYNTHETICS
• This type is chemically formulated to inhibit
combustion and in general has the highest fire –
resistant temperature.
• Typical fluids in this category are the phosphate
esters or chlorinated hydrocarbons.
• Disadvantage of straight synthetic include low
viscosity index, incompatibility with most natural or
synthetic rubber seals, and high costs.
• In particular, the phosphate ester readily dissolve
paints, pipe thread compounds, and electrical
insulation.

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RESERVOIR
1. Thermostat
2. Suction Strainer
3. Switch Settings
4. Breather Cap
5. High Temperature switch
6. Heat Exchanger

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RESERVOIR

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Functions of Reservoir
• Storage place for the hydraulic fluid

• Permits foreign substances to settle to the bottom

• Allows entrained air to escape from oil

• Prevents localized turbulence in reservoir

• Promotes heat dissipation through reservoir walls

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Contaminants
Contaminants Typical contaminants that may be found in a hydraulic system include:

● dirt and dust


● grease from cleaning rags
● metal chips
● metal particles resulting from normal wear of moving parts
● packing and gasket fragments
● paint flakes
● pipe scale
● pipe-thread compounds
● rust particles
● water
● weld spatter
● incorrect hydraulic oil.
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Effect of contaminants in hydraulic
system

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Strainers and Filters
• Strainers
The smallest sized particle that can be removed from the strainers are
approximately 2 mm

• Filters
Filters can be used to remove particle of size as small as 1μm

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Strainers and Filters
Filters
• Based on Location
1. Suction line Filters
2. Pressure line Filters
3. Return line Filters
• Based On construction
1. Mechanical
2. Absorbent
3. Adsorbent

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Troubleshooting of
Hydraulic Systems
• Noisy Pump
• Low Pressure
• No Pressure
• Actuator fail to move
• Slow Actuator Movement
• Overheating of Hydraulic Fluids

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THANK YOU

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