The Fluid Pressure equation calculates the Pressure (P) given the Force (F) and Unit Area (A).

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (F) Force
• (A) Unit Area

Description

Fluid power is the use of fluids under pressure to generate, control, and transmit power. Fluid power is subdivided into hydraulics using a liquid such as mineral oil or water, and pneumatics using a gas such as air or other gases. Compressed-air and water-pressure systems were once used to transmit power from a central source to industrial users over extended geographic areas; fluid power systems today are usually within a single building or mobile machine.

Fluid power systems perform work by a pressurized fluid bearing directly on a piston in a cylinder or in a fluid motor. A fluid cylinder produces a force resulting in linear motion, whereas a fluid motor produces torque resulting in rotary motion. Within a fluid power system,cylinders and motors (also called actuators) do the desired work. Control components such as valves regulate the system.

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For a more general description of the Pressure (P) equation see Pressure Equation.

References

This description was obtained from wikipedia.