This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. The images above are simple cross sections of a typical spool valve (left) and a poppet valve (right). (Courtesy of ...

Every aspect of an engine is a compromise: torque for horsepower, efficiency for emissions, performance for fuel economy, compression for octane tolerance. During the evolution of the internal ...

Directional-control valves are vital in any pneumatic circuit, directing or blocking airflow to control the speed or sequence of operations. One method of classifying directional-control valves is by ...