Researchers at Purdue University have shown how to reduce fuel consumption and dramatically improve the efficiency of hydraulic pumps and motors in heavy construction equipment. The new designs ...

While enthusiasts can comprehend the fact that the camshaft is responsible for opening and closing the intake and exhaust valves ... powerful) hydraulic roller cam. The test motor started out ...

Complexity. Hydraulic actuators require lots of parts, including a fluid reservoir, motors, pumps, release valves and heat exchangers, along with noise-reduction equipment. This makes for large ...