The students created what is thought to be the first vehicle that uses water in all of its hydraulic systems, including power steering, power brakes and transmission. Recent advances in water ...

Less expensive than oil and environmentally friendly, water-based hydraulics deserve a closer look. Although water was the original hydraulic fluid, today, oil dominates. Oil's high lubricity and ...

Imagine you have a natural stream running through a low-lying area on your farm. It’s a great source of fresh water, only you really need it to irrigate some crops sitting at a higher elevation. The ...

Hydraulic oil ranks high among fluids with multi-function capability. True, for sheer utility, it can’t match olive oil, which through the centuries has been used as food, lubricant, fuel, medicine, ...

Water is a key feature of energy production, both as an inconvenient byproduct and an essential input for fracking. Select ...

Anyone who has ever had the misfortune of a blown head gasket knows that the old saying “oil and water don’t mix” is only partially true. When what’s coming out of the drain plug looks like a mocha ...

Fortunately, newer hydraulic fluids are being formulated with broader seal compatibility in mind. Advances in base stock ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics. Governments around the world have enacted regulations aimed at protecting the environment, and they usually carry significant fines and ...