Fluid Power Journal

Air Teaser

By Ernie Parker

AI, AJPP, AJPPCC, S, MT, MM, MIH, MIP, MMH


 

Calculate the Lifting Force of a Backhoe

By Ernie Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE. The diagram below represents a kid’s backhoe for a sand pile. I have …

Calculate the minimum gas pressure inside the gas shocks when full extended and full retracted

By Ernie Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE Given: Hatch door on a car may weigh 889.6 N (200 lb.) uniformly loaded. 2 …

Changing a Component Below the Oil Level of a Reservoir

By Ernie Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE.   How do you change out a component or filter that is below oil level without …

Air Teaser: How Fast Can a Pig Travel?

By Ernie Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE. A gas pipeline was updated in my home area. The work included installing a …

Air Teaser: Calculate a Spud Gun’s Velocity

By Erine Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE. Many people enjoy using a safe spud gun. Shooting a potato at 100 psi can be …

Air Teaser: Find the Cylinder Rod

By Ernie Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE. What is the maximum theotretical efficiency for extension and retraction? How …

Comparing the Energy of Natural Gas and Gasoline

By Erine Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE When you see a vehicle driven on natural gas, do you ever wonder how far it can …

Calculate Diameters of Load-Holding Cylinders

Calculate the required diameter and standard diameter needed for the cylinders to hold the load shown

Problem: Find the Cylinder Rod

By Ernie Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE During the school year of 1975-1976 and with the help of my students, we built …

Calculating with Car Specs

By Ernie Parker, CFPAI, CFPSD, CFPS, CFPMM, CFPMT, CFPMIP, CFPMMH, CFPMIH, CFPE Calculate the scfm and nlpm needed from the turbo charger for a car with the …