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A new hydraulic system on a custom-built forestry feller buncher is being designed. The primary hydraulic pump has a maximum flow rate of 300 L/min. To ensure adequate fluid residence time for de-aeration and cooling, what is the theoretical minimum reservoir volume, using the 3-to-1 ratio guideline for critical applications?

The 3-to-1 ratio guideline means the reservoir volume should be at least three times the pump's maximum flow rate per minute. Therefore, for a 300 L/min pump, t

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Question: A new hydraulic system on a custom-built forestry feller buncher is being designed. The primary hydraulic pump has a maximum flow rate of 300 L/min. To ensure adequate fluid residence time for de-aeration and cooling, what is the theoretical minimum reservoir volume, using the 3-to-1 ratio guideline for critical applications?

Answer options:

  • 300 litres
  • 600 litres ✅ 900 litres
  • 1200 litres

Correct answer: 900 litres

Explanation: The 3-to-1 ratio guideline means the reservoir volume should be at least three times the pump's maximum flow rate per minute. Therefore, for a 300 L/min pump, the minimum reservoir volume is 300 L/min * 3 = 900 litres.

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