Hydraulic Fluids by Joji Parambath

About the Book

If you are interested in engineering, you might want to know about hydraulics – a field that uses incompressible fluids to power various systems. Technology has advanced so much that we have fluids that meet the rigorous demands of modern hydraulic applications. But we must be careful and protect all hydraulic systems from harmful contaminants. That’s why effective filtration and fluid analysis are important for maintaining reasonable contamination control.

We recommend you check out the Hydraulic Fluids book to learn more about hydraulic fluids. It’s got all the information you need, including the functions, types, characteristics, and selection of hydraulic fluids. Some sections detail fluid contamination, its effects on fluids, fluid analysis, fluid quality standards, and fluid maintenance.

About the Author

Joji Parambath is an accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and PLC. Throughout his illustrious career, he has trained professionals from various industries, faculty members, and engineering students, imparting his knowledge and expertise to the next generation of learners. The author’s extensive experience in handling topics such as industrial hydraulic systems and the design of hydraulic systems has uniquely positioned him to prepare books on hydraulic components.

Table of Contents

Chapter	Description
—	Preface
1	Hydraulic Fluids – Functions and Preparation
2	Characteristics of Hydraulic Fluids
3	Categories of Hydraulic Fluids
4	Hydraulic Fluid Contamination
5	Contamination Control
6	Fluid Cleanliness Standards
7	Hydraulic Fluid Analysis
8	Maintenance of Hydraulic Fluids
9	Objective Type Questions
10	Review Questions
Appendix 1	Basics of Viscosity
Appendix 2	Hydraulic Fluid Additives and Elements
Appendix 3	Typical Characteristics of Some Hydraulic Fluids
Appendix 4	Classifications of Hydraulic Fluids
Appendix 5	ISO Contamination Code Rating
Appendix 6	Recommended Fluid Cleanness Levels
Appendix 7	NAS Code 1638
Appendix 8	The SAE Aerospace Standard AS4059
11	References
—	Fluid Power Educational Series Books
—	About the Author