SwRI: Hydraulic Systems Design and Development. Analysis of the operating characteristics of hydraulic components and systems to improve existing designs or develop and optimize new ones.

image of graph illustrating the use of computational fluid dynamics analysis, which allows SwRI engineers improve fluid flow in a manifold
 

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

image of graphic illustrating evaluation of stresses and deflections in a pump cylinder barrel
 

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 at SwRI 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.
 

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.


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

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