Knowledge of the dynamic performance of turbopumps is essential for the prediction of instabilities in hydraulic systems; the necessary information i s in the form of a transfer function relating the instantaneous pressures and mass flow rates at inlet and discharge. Cavitation has a significant effect on this transfer function since dynamical changes in the volume of cavitation contribute to t...

The fluid flow control systems can be classified depending on the type of pressure source, on the pipe system structure and on the control element. Depending on the pressure source type, the flow control systems can be equipped with centrifugal pumps or volumetric pumps. Concerning the pipe structure, the flow control systems can be used within the hydraulic systems with branches or without bra...

In this paper, a 20-ton prototype compound hybrid excavator is presented which includes assisting electric motor, swing electric motor, a super capacitor pack, an engine and negative flow hydraulic system. The energy-saving principle of hybrid excavator is introduced as well. The development rules of power train which include parameter design rules of key components and hierarchical structure o...

Recently, AIRBUS and ONERA were involved in the ESACS (Enhanced Safety Assessment for Complex Systems) European project. The aim of this project was to investigate new safety assessment techniques based on the use of formal design languages and associated tools. Two case-studies based on AIRBUS aircraft were used to validate the approach. Both a complete hydraulic system and an electric system ...

Sediment erosion not only reduces efficiency and life of hydropower turbines but also causes problems in operation and maintenance. Several factors are responsible for this erosion in hydro turbine components. This paper presents the sediment erosion types in hydraulic turbines and their components based upon an extensive literature review and the field observation at Cahua hydropower plant, Pe...

The attenuation of engine vibration transmitted to a chassis has been a major focus in the automotive community for the increase of comfort for the driver and passengers. A hydro-mount system is designed to reduce the transmission of engine vibration to the chassis. It is also used for supporting the static load by an engine weight. In this paper, we present a modeling and parameter estimation ...