ME 544-01, Quiz 8

Take Home Quiz, due at the beginning of class

(20 points total)

Name:

Provide all answers to the following questions on separate paper.

Question 1 (10 points total)

Go to Hydraulicspneumatics.com and read their article on Hydrostatic Transmissions. In addition to

lecture slides, it will assist in answering the following questions.
http://hydraulicspneumatics.com/200/TechZone/HydraulicPumpsM/Article/False/6450/TechZone-
HydraulicPumpsM

(i) What is meant by integral and non-integral HST? (2 points)

(ii) List the four functional type of HST systems (refer to Figure 3 of the article) (3 points)

(iii) Comment on cavitation (causes & solutions) for HST systems. (2 points)

(iv) What is the difference between an open circuit and closed circuit HST system?
What is the difference between an open loop and closed loop HST system? (3 points)

Question 2 (5 points each, 10 points total)

Draw a simplified HST diagram (similar to Cundiff Figures 6.11 through 6.18) for each of the following
systems (illustrated on the next page). Be sure to include all major components, including (if applicable)
pumps, motors, engine, hoses, gearbox, drivetrain, final drive, transmission, and differential.