Title: M3L3 Glossary
Course: WIND 100WH Introduction to Wind Energy > Section: WIND 100WH Introduction to Wind Energy

M3L3 Glossary

Terms

Term | Definitions
hydraulic cylinder | a device that uses a piston to change liquid flow and pressure into linear mechanical motion and vice versa
hydraulic force | the force involved with, and uses of, "incompressible" liquids.
hydraulic motor | a device that uses an impeller, vane, or other means to change liquid flow and pressure into mechanical rotation.
hydraulic pump | a device used to build fluid pressure in such systems
hydraulic valve | a manual device (such as a control valve) used to control the flow of fluid. Any device used to mechanically limit flow, pressures, or directions of fluids.