Hydraulic engine as pump

Sep 19, 2007 0 Replies

I'd like to use a hydraulic engine as a backup propulsion system on my boat. I need max 50kW at 200rpm.



Does anybody know if I can use a hydraulic radial piston engine as a hydraulic pump while I am not using it (as an engine, that is) as a backup for my hydraulics system??



I also worry if I could power such a hydraulic engine with my existing axial piston pump (powered by a 3cyl diesel) or if that is simply a question of getting the flow vs. pressure right.



Thx for your input,



Al


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