Fluids and Fluidics Saanvi Kunisetty

 Fluids and Fluidics

Saanvi Kunisetty

Fluidics is the study of using small interacting flows and fluid jets for the functioning of electronic devices and more. Fluids are substances that have the ability to change shape. While solids may not be fluids, matter that is a liquid or a gas can be classified as a fluid. Some common examples include air, water, juice, and oil.

Fluids can be classified into two categories; compressible fluids and non-compressible fluids. Compressible fluids, like gases, experience a change in density when force is applied. Non-compressible fluids, like liquids, do not experience a significant change in density when force is applied

Fluidics comprises of Hydraulics and Pneumatics. Hydraulic systems use incompressible fluids to transfer force. Hence, they can carry heavier loads and experience greater force. On the other hand, pneumatic systems use compressible fluids to transfer force. Hydraulic systems can carry heavier loads, experience greater forces, are easy to control manually with accuracy, and work well in hot environments. But, they have risks of oil leaks, line burstings, human injuries, and contamination. Pneumatic systems are safe, explosion-proof, clean, easy to store, use, and maintain, come in small sizes, and work in a flexible temperature range. Unfortunately, they are high-cost, produce noise and moisture, and can easily leak.

Resources:

https://www.dasservicesinc.com/post?post_id=101

http://wegetstuffdone.com/assessing-pros-cons-pneumatic-hydraulic-systems/