Accession Number:

ADA045116

Title:

The Survivability Characteristics of Fluid Power Components in Contaminated Environments.

Descriptive Note:

Annual rept. 1 Jul 75-30 Jun 76.

Corporate Author:

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIV STILLWATER FLUID POWER RESEARCH CENTER

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1976-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

89.0

Abstract:

Contaminant wear in fluid power components has long been recognized as a major factor which influences the life and reliability of hydraulic systems. Ignoring catastrophic type failures, contaminant wear of hydraulic components is characterized by a gradual but persistent degradation in external performance. Author

Descriptors:

• *WEAR
• *CONTAMINANTS
• *HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT
• *HYDRAULIC FLUIDS
• PARTICLE SIZE
• REMOVAL
• DEBRIS
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• TEST METHODS
• STEEL
• SURVIVAL(GENERAL)
• ALUMINUM
• PRESSURE
• PARTICULATES
• FLUID FLOW
• PARTICLE COUNTERS
• BRASS

Subject Categories:

• Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE