Advantages and disadvantages of using hydraulic system

In short, hydraulic systems are used in real life because they have many advantages as a device that transmits power by utilizing pressure from fluids.

<Advantages>

▶ Response speed is fast.

▶ Unauthorized shift is possible by adjusting the flow rate.

▶ The small device can produce a large output.

▶ Easy to control and easy to operate.

▶ Automatic control and remote control are possible.

▶ Automatic rust and lubrication.

▶ Control of pressure, flow rate and direction by various control valves is simple.

▶ Safety against overload is simple and accurate.

▶ It is possible to accumulate energy.

<disadvantages>

▶ When affected by temperature, the viscosity of the oil may change and the output may change.

▶ Risk of leakage at high pressure.

▶ Risk of fire.

▶ Composition work is more difficult compared to electric circuits

▶ There is a possibility of failure due to dust or foreign substances.

▶ Operation speed is lower than air pressure.

Composition of Hydraulic system?

(1) Hydraulic actuator : Linear actuator or Rotary actuator

It is the actuator that generates displacement and force to construct the hydraulic robot. Depending on the type of motion, the linear actuator and the rotary actuator can be classified.

(2) Servo valve

The servo valve is a key component in the hydraulic robot configuration that is paired with the actuator to control the flow of hydraulic pressure.

(3) Sensors : LVDT, RVDT, Pressure Sensors, etc.

The sensor is a component that measures the angle, displacement, and force of the joint for the purpose of controlling the hydraulic robot.

(4) Hydraulic Controller : Axis controller, Robot controller

The hydraulic controller is a key component that controls the required movement by reading movement from the hydraulic actuator into the sensor.

(5) Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)

To operate a complete hydraulic robot consisting of an actuator, valve, sensor, controller, etc., a power source that generates and supplies hydraulic pressure is required, which is called the HPU (Hydraulic Power Unit).