Power Factor
For the purpose of this article, I would like you to divide yourselves into two groups: the “Energy Suppliers” and the “Energy Consumers.” While you …
Flow Control: If In Doubt, Think About…Energy
I see some of you forgot to bring your calculators with you. We’ll wait right here and chat a bit while you go fetch your equipment… I stated in my first …
Flow Controls: If in Doubt…
Ok, let me see a show of hands. How many of you have designed or installed fluid power systems that used flow controls? Keep them up so I can count… It looks …
Focus On Energy
This is what we know: An electro-mechanical system can operate at about 96% overall efficiency. A typical hydraulic system will operate at about 78% overall …
Ok, I Admit It. I Made A Mistake.
It has been my focus to design energy efficient Fluid Power Systems. To me, every lost BTU or SCFM is a failure. I joke when seeing large heat-exchangers …
The “Cart and Horse Syndrome”
The “Cart and Horse Syndrome” I had an opportunity to attend a meeting with some folks who are much more qualified than I, to discuss establishing a …
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