Table of Contents

PrefaceAcknowledgements1 Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics in Industry2 Basic Principles of Fluid Power Systems3 Features and Characteristics of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems4 Component, Equipment and Plant Symbols5 Fluid Power Generation, Supply and Distribution6 Control Valves I - Types and Principles of Operation7 Control Valves II - Types and Principles of Operation8 Actuators9 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Circuits and Arrangement of Components10 Electro-Pneumatics and Electro-Hydraulics11 Fluid Power Measurement Systems12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance13 Basic Principles of Fluid Power Control14 Emergency Shutdown and Safety Systems15 Health and Safety at WorkAppendix 1 Answers to revision questionsAppendix 2 City & Guilds specimen examination questionsAppendix 3 Standards and standardisation organisations:relevant fluid powerAppendix 4 Bar litres: calculationsAppendix 5 UK professional engineering bodies and organisations

About the Author

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.