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A hydraulic system requires a maximum oil flow of 120 L/min. According to general industry guidelines for heavy equipment, what is the minimum recommended practical size for the hydraulic reservoir to allow for proper heat dissipation and air separation?

A common guideline for hydraulic reservoir sizing on heavy equipment is to have a capacity of 2-3 times the pump's maximum flow rate per minute. For 120 L/min,

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Question: A hydraulic system requires a maximum oil flow of 120 L/min. According to general industry guidelines for heavy equipment, what is the minimum recommended practical size for the hydraulic reservoir to allow for proper heat dissipation and air separation?

Answer options:

  • 120 litres
  • 180 litres ✅ 240 litres
  • 360 litres

Correct answer: 240 litres

Explanation: A common guideline for hydraulic reservoir sizing on heavy equipment is to have a capacity of 2-3 times the pump's maximum flow rate per minute. For 120 L/min, a minimum of 2 times indicates 240 L (120 L/min * 2).

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