FINAL EXAM

Hydraulic Circuit Design and Analysis

Ing. Salvador Vargas Daz,

PhD

Problem 1 (15 POINTS). Properly complete the circuit

diagram. The clamp cylinder is to extends first, and then the
work cylinder extends by the action of a directional control
valve.
By further action of the DCV, the work cylinder retracts, and
then the clamp cylinder retracts.
Draw the circuit in a very clear manner and describe step by
step all actions of the system.

Problem 2 (15 POINTS). For the circuit of the Figure, give

the sequence of the operation of the cylinder 1 and 2 when the
pump is turn on. Assume both cylinders are initially fully
retracted.

Problem 3 (20 POINTS). For the system shown in the figure,

if the load on the cylinder 1 is grater than the load on the
cylinder 2, how the cylinders move when the DCV is shifted into
the extending or retracting mode describe step by step all
actions of the circuit.

Problem (40 points). For the fluid power system shown in the above
slide (Problem 3), determine the external load (F1 and F2) that each
hydraulic cylinder can sustain while moving in the extending direction.
Take frictional pressure losses into account. The pump produces a
pressure increase of 1000 psi from the inlet port to the discharge port
and a flow of 150 L/mim. The following data are applicable.