HYDRAULIC LIFTING

Presented BySUSHANT DHAWAN 10MEU079

Introduction
Elevators are prevalent throughout many multi-level structures. They control the flow of foot traffic between various floors of buildings, they allow disabled persons to access upper-level floors, and they facilitate the movement of large items (such as furniture and office equipment).

between various levels of the building. communication goes on between the design engineers, Construction Company, building architects, building

Basic principle

Pressure applied to piston A is transferred equally to a piston of the same size B because PSI is the same throughout the system.

Hydraulic Power
BASICS
Pascals Law : Pressure exerted at any point on

a confined liquid is undiminished in all directions.

transmitted

PSI
Pounds per Square Inch

determines amount of force

GPM
Gallons per Minute (1 gallon = 3.78 liters approx ) determines speed of action

Input / Output
Force input on a hydraulic system or component results in transfer of power to output of force by the system or component.

HYDROULIC
Tool or equipment powered by the movement of fluid under pressure. Examples are brakes, jacks & tractor lifts.

PNEUMATIC
Tool or equipment powered or supported by the movement of compressed air.

Hydraulic and roped elevators are the two main types of elevators in use today. Factors that govern elevator type and design include cost, speed, capacity requirements, safety, and reliability. There are risks involved in the use of elevators. Many factors must be taken into account in order to ensure that persons are not stuck in elevators for long periods of time, or worse that the elevator does not loose stability and plummet to the basement from a high floor. In the event of fire, elevators are not to be used.

The Four Components

Tanks Motor/pump Valve Actuator

The Tank
This Holds the liquid used in the system
This liquid is usually oil based because:
Non compressible Self lubricating

Motor/Pump
Constantly puts water into the system Pressure use for mechanical advantage

Valve
Lets water out of the system. Keeps the pressure low when open Increases pressure when closed

Actuator
An actuator is the device that transfers fluid or electrical energy into mechanical energy.

The Elevator
All four Components are present in certain kinds of elevators These elevators use an hydraulic system to create pressure

HYDRAULIC LIFT

The engineers designing the system, as well as the construction company assigned to build the building and installing the elevator system are responsible for the safety and smooth operation of the elevator system.

The elevator users are responsible for operating the elevator according to the safety specifications laid out.

The maximum capacity is not to be exceeded by users.

The building owners are responsible for maintenance of the elevator and for assuring the elevator is compliant before use (via a certificate). The latter certificate is to be available to users so that they can be assured that the elevator is safe to use.

The engineers are to communicate to the owners the specifications of the elevators and are to communicate to the builders the space and support that is needed for the elevator to function in its intended way. The architects and builders are to communicate with the elevator engineers to ensure that the structure and elevator are compatible.

The architects communicate with the owner and vice versa to ensure the building design meets all the needs and expectations of the owner as well as meeting all safety standards. The owner then communicates with the user, via some type of certification posted in a public location, that the elevator is safe to use and ?up to code?.