Chapter 12, Problem 92A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Some of the advantages and disadvantages of Hydraulic and air compressor needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Air compressor and hydraulic system are used to make power transmission possible and to make work easy.

Explanation of Solution

Air compressor produce fast outputs of large amount of energy because gases are compressed Whereas in hydraulic system these involve liquid water which cannot be compressed as much and these are useful for slow and normal amount of energy.

Air compressor uses air to work and hydraulic uses water to do work.

Conclusion

Both work as an actuator but one uses air and other uses water.