Hydraulic Oil Cooler

Mechanical power is used in a variety of applications such as pumps, motors and valves. The mechanical power can be generated in various ways, and electrical as well as pneumatic systems are alternatives to hydraulic power generation systems. The main components of a typical basic hydraulic system are a pump, a valve and a hydraulic cylinder. The pump converts a small amount of mechanical power into hydraulic power, the valve controls the hydraulic oil flow and the hydraulic cylinder converts the hydraulic power into a large amount of mechanical power. The hydraulic oil becomes hot during operation. It is essential to maintain the hydraulic oil at the appropriate temperature because this: •Maintains the correct oil viscosity, resulting in good lubrication and optimal system performance. •Delays oil degradation, and therefore increases the oil's useful life. •Decreases wear on other hydraulic components, which minimizes maintenance. In hydraulic applications as varied as hamburger machines and tunnel drills, cooling is provided by means of water or brine through heat exchangers such as SWEP BPHEs.

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