
	Using computational fluid dynamics analysis, engineers improve fluid flow in a manifold.

	Graphic illustrating evaluation of stresses and deflections in a pump cylinder barrel.

To evaluate the stresses and deflections in a pump cylinder barrel, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) engineers use finite element analysis, enabling the component’s power density to be increased substantially.

Hydraulic Systems Design & Development Analysis Techniques

Engineers analyze the operating characteristics of hydraulic components and systems to improve existing designs or develop and optimize new ones. Analytical techniques include:

Linear and nonlinear finite element analysis
Structural optimization
Thermodynamic evaluation
Computational fluid dynamics
Kinematic analysis
Modal evaluation
Torsional analysis
Tribological analysis
System dynamics

Fuzzy Logic

Fuzzy logic controls are an alternatives to conventional control techniques. This plot illustrates the methodology used to find the optimum position command for a hydraulic control system.

For more information about our hydraulic systems design and development analysis capabilities, or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Glenn Wendel at gwendel@swri.org or 210-522-2622.

hydraulicsystems.swri.org

image of graph of plot illustrating the methodology used to find the optimum position command for a hydraulic control system

Fuzzy logic controls are alternatives to conventional control techniques. This plot illustrates the methodology used to find the optimum position command for a hydraulic control system.

Contact Information

Glenn Wendel

Hydraulic Systems

210-522-2622

gwendel@swri.org

hydraulicsystems.swri.org

Related Terminology

linear finite element analysis

nonlinear finite element analysis

structural optimization

thermodynamic evaluation

computational fluid dynamics

CFD

kinematic analysis

modal evaluation

torsional analysis

tribological analysis

system dynamics

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December 28, 2012