Apr 24, 2024  
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ME 4702 - Fluid Power Modeling

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course first reviews the operating principles and performance of standard fluid power components such as pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders, and how they interact to perform as a system.  Then it builds on the steady-state fluid power system analysis mindset to provide an introduction to dynamic modeling of hydraulic fluid power systems.  It explores the topic of modeling the dynamic interaction of hydraulic components and mechanical loads, as well as the feedback control of such systems.  Hydro-mechanical system model development, control, analysis, and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink will be addressed via student projects (soft labs).  (prereq: ME 230  and ME 4701  or equivalent)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Linearize equations to develop linear models
  • Develop steady state models of pumps and valves
  • Develop dynamic models of the pumps and valves
  • Combine component models to form system models
  • Use the developed models to assess hydraulic circuit performance
  • Conduct design studies understand how parameters affect performance

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Interactions of components in a system
  • Dynamic systems

Coordinator
Dr. Daniel Williams



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