Fluidics--Basic Components and Applications.

Abstract

Since its discovery at Harry Diamond Laboratories in 1959, fluidics has gradually been developed into a viable technology. This report provides a description of fluidic components and systems now in use or ready for use in many applications. The fluidic technology provides sensing, computing, and controlling functions with fluid power through the interactions of fluid streams. Sinc fluidics can perform these functions without mechanical moving parts that will wear out, it has the advantages of simplicity and reliability. Other advantages discussed are the low cost, environmental insensitivity, and safety of fluidic systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA049256

Entities

People

  • James W. Joyce
  • Richard N. Gottron

Organizations

  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Detectors
  • Actuators
  • Aerospace Industry
  • Air Conditioning
  • Aircrafts
  • Amplifiers
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Fluid Control
  • Fluidic Amplifiers
  • Fluidic Generators
  • Fluidics
  • Fluids
  • High Reliability
  • Turbines

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