abstract background: the pressure of consumption spots in eater supply systems is one of the most important hydraulic parameters can be used in optimized management of water distribution networks. since the pressure has some different effects on various parameters of the network management including its hydraulic functions, reliability, stability and leakage, its control is of great importance ...

A proportion-integration-differentiation (PID) controller is a generic control loop feedback mechanism widely used in multi-channel aircraft structural fatigue test. The PID parameter is obtained by test setup method in which PID is tuned after the test setup is actually performed, so that the tuning period becomes overlong. And the dynamic characteristic of mechanical and hydraulic equipment i...

| This paper addresses the control problem of hydraulic robot manipulators. The backstepping design methodology is adopted to develop a novel nonlinear position tracking controller. The tracking errors are shown to be exponentially stable under the proposed control law. The controller is further augmentedwith adaptation laws to compensate for parametric uncertainties in the system dynamics. Acc...

Leaf venation is a showcase of plant diversity, ranging from the grid-like network in grasses, to a wide variety of dendritic systems in other angiosperms. A principal function of the venation is to deliver water; however, a hydraulic significance has never been demonstrated for contrasting major venation architectures, including the most basic dichotomy, "pinnate" and "palmate" systems. We hyp...

This article describes a solution to create a hardwarein-the-loop (HIL) simulation system of civil aircraft thrust reverser with Modelica-based simulation platform -MWorks in Windows system. The HIL system uses simulation platform “MWorks” to model and simulate the thrust reverser hydraulic system, and takes hardware -PLC’s output signals as the inputs of the simulation. Modeling module, commun...

Thrust vector control (TVC) is a prime example of an aerospace system in which electromechanical actuators (EMAs) can potentially be effective. Researchers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center are currently developing EMAs to replace the hydraulic servo actuators for use on space vehicles with TVC. The current paper focuses on the control of EMAs in TVC applications and on the optimization of...

Waste tank Cleanup is a current application area for robotics in the United States. As a result of tank access restrictions, (e.g., limited number and size of manholes), designs for several current waste Cleanup manipulator systems have long links with small cross-sections and variable lengths. In addition, as a result of anticipated payload capacity, these manipulator designs are hydraulically...

Geometric imperfections on brake rotor surface are well-known for causing periodic variations in brake torque during braking. This leads to brake judder, where vibrations are felt in the brake pedal, vehicle floor and/or steering wheel. Existing solutions to address judder often involve multiple phases of component design, extensive testing and improvement of manufacturing procedures, leading t...

Through the hydraulic balancing of heating systems, significant energy savings in residential buildings can be achieved. These savings refer to (primary) heating energy, as well as to (secondary) electric energy for the supporting building services. This paper addresses the use of KNXtechnology and networks (Smart Buildings) in multi-storey residential buildings to ensure a dynamic adaption of ...

[1] Using numerical models, we evaluate hydrogeological regime changes in high-latitude river basins under conditions of ground surface warming. These models describe transient heatand fluid flow coupled to the hydrogeological impacts of phase-changes from ice to liquid water. We consider an idealized unconsolidated sedimentary aquifer system in which groundwater flow is driven by topography, r...