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 Hydraulic Systems Hydraulic systems have the ability to multiply torque or amove machinery at a distance from the engine. Hydraulic applies force in a simple way. Mechanical systems would require an intricate system of gears, chains, pulleys, and levers, systems, however, can transmit force from a force engine to the place where it needs to be in order to do the work simply by stringing hydraulic hoses between the two. Hydraulic Fluid, Pipes & Hoses Fluids transmit force effectively because they do not compress. The force that is applied at one end of a hydraulic hose travels to the opposite end of the hose with little loss of power. Changes in the size of hoses along the way can increase or decrease the force applied at the opposite end. Why Hydraulic? Because it can't be compressed, a confined fluid is incredibly strong, can be minutely adjusted in any direction, yet is still easily controlled. Most marine applications use small, easily installed components, with hydraulic l...

  DC Circuit A Direct Current (DC) circuit is a circuit that Electric Current flows through in one direction.  DC is commonly found in many low-voltage applications, especially where these are powered by Battery.    Short Circuits A low-resistance connection established by accident or intention between two points in an electric circuit. The current tends to flow through the area of low resistance, bypassing the rest of the circuit. Series Circuit A series circuit is a circuit in which resistors are arranged in a chain, so the current has only one path to take. Solving Series Circuits Get here the Marine Electricity Handbook where you can find all the information on this and many other topics.                                                                Get the book Parallel Circuit A parallel circuit is a ci...