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Fluid power comes in two forms: hydraulic and pneumatic. The pump in an hydraulic system is a flow source, delivering a set amount of fluid every revolution. Pressure is an effect due to restriction on flow in the circuit. If the oil delivered by the pump is used to operate a cylinder, the pressure that develops is due to load on the piston. If the pressure required to move the load on the cylinder is greater than the setting of the relief valve, the piston will not move and all the oil will pass through the relief valve. Also, when the piston has moved to the end of the stroke, it cannot move any further, however the oil delivered by the pump goes over the relief valve. If there wasn't a relief valve, the pressure will build up until the oil from the pump can flow somewhere: by bursting a hose or breaking the pump or cylinder.

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