Design and Fabrication of Hydraulic Test Bench

Abstract

Hydraulic power control systems are a common and important part of mechanical and agricultural systems. In hydraulic power system design, power, pressure, flow rates, and mechanism of circuitry are all important factors when analyzing any hydraulic system. Pumps, electric motors, reservoirs, working fluid properties, hydraulic circuitry, and a large variety of valves make up a functional hydraulic system. Applications for hydraulic systems vary widely from automotive, agricultural, mechanical etc. It is the engineers’ job to design a hydraulic system that will be functional, efficient, and safe. Failure of the hydraulic components while they are being operated can be very hazardous given their wide range of applications in many industries. To ensure them to be in proper working condition, (be it hydraulic pumps, valves, or motors) which is not only necessary for the sake of avoiding any financial damage but also to avoid any kind of potential human injuries or even human loss before it happens, test benches are used to check the operational capability and working condition of hydraulic components. The idea to develop a hydraulic test bench will not only be a viable solution for testing of hydraulic components but also provide an easy to operate conditions with maximum output and accuracy.