Hydraulics Engineer at Work – Typical Problems to Solve at Subsea
Subsea hydraulics is a very niche area in the world of hydraulics engineering. It’s an area that is mostly focused in the oil and gas industry (90%), 9% in military…
Different Types of Hydraulic Pumps
If you’ve been following our blog or even if you just happen to know quite a bit about hydraulics, you’ll already be aware that hydraulics are one of the most…
Aussie Navy Uses Hydraulics for Ventilation
Mobile power packs for hydraulics might be considered to be a long way off from the ventilation system that the Royal Navy of Australia has just installed. However, we like…
Hydraulic System Failures and Fine Filtration Foils
As we sympathise regularly with our readers, running hydraulic systems can be very costly. Not only can costs build rapidly from replacing damaged or worn components, but there is also…
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting: Cavitation in Hydraulic Valves
Cavitation was first discovered in 1917 when Lord Rayleigh (a British physicist) decided to investigate why fast-rotating ship propellers were eroding at such an incredibly rapid pace. He discovered that…
Launch and Recovery System
What is it? The “A” Frame section is moved from the inboard stowed position to the outboard launch position by Hydraulic Luffing Cylinders. The hydraulic luffing cylinders are controlled and…
