Simulation of an excavator hydraulic system using nonlinear mathematical models

english

2015

volume 61, issue 10

Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za strojništvo
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

This paper describes a mathematical modelling methodology developed for the rapid simulation of an excavator hydraulic system. The modelling approach presented enables a reduction of the control system development time for a complete excavator, while providing accurate system dynamics. A tool for defining an appropriate control strategy is a key point for satisfying the need for systems with better energy- efficiency. Moreover, the model will be a significant support in investigating energy recovery solutions and evaluating the suitability of hybrid solutions (mechanical/hydraulic/electric). The hydraulic model, composed of the pump's grey box model and the valve block white box model, has been validated on the basis of a set of experimental data collected on a test bench. The results of this study are presented in this paper.

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