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Introduction to Hydraulic Systems Modeling and Simulation

This seminar places its focus on developing and discovering original methods to remain technologically advanced while strategically maintaining cost efficiency. MSOE maintains its leadership in the motion control global marketplace by keeping individuals in the industry constantly abreast of the latest technology in design techniques of electrohydraulic systems. One-third of this seminar will be spent in laboratory exercises using hydraulic systems simulation software.

Who Should Attend?

Hydraulic fluid power component designers, application engineers, system integrators, electrohydraulic motion control engineers, and end users of fluid power components and systems will find this seminar extremely informative and immediately applicable. Familiarity with Laplace transforms, block diagrams and state space is desirable for portions of the dynamic analysis.

Seminar Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to do the following:
  • Apply principles of steady-state and limited dynamic characteristics of hydraulic components and systems
  • Interpret and discuss first principles and basic component models
  • Evaluate the importance of component sizing and simulation in the design process

Laboratory Sessions

This seminar involves 12 proprietary laboratory exercises including software simulation. Some of these include effective bulk modulus and orifice flow calculations, axial pump evaluation, motor performance, compensator dynamics, ultimate cycle test and cart frequency response test. Software simulations include linear, rotary, and speed control of rotary loads.

Calculator: Be sure to bring a scientific calculator for class.

Topical Outline

Fluid Properties

  • Viscosity
  • Density (specific gravity)
  • Bulk modulus
  • Specific heat and
  • thermal conductivity

Hydraulic capacitance

  • Mechanical compliance
  • Effect of entrained air

Accumulators

Motors

Pressure control valves

  • Relief valves
    • Pressure flow characteristics
    • Time response plots
  • Reducing valves
    • Pressure flow characteristics
  • Check valves

Directional, flow control valves

  • Pressure metering
  • Flow metering
  • Power metering
  • Dynamic response analysis (proportional and servo valves)
    • Step response
    • Frequency response
      • Bode plots
      • Transfer functions
      • Simulation

Fluid Flow

  • Laminar flow
  • Turbulent flow
  • Orifices
  • Conductors

Pumps

  • Fixed displacement
  • Variable displacement
  • Pressure compensated

Cavitation

Hydrostatic Transmissions

Linear servo systems (position control)

  • Design process
  • Motion profiling
  • Component sizing
  • Simulation of a servo mechanism (Using Matlab and Simulink)

Dates

July 6-9, 2009

Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee (Specific building, room and parking information will be sent upon receipt of seminar registration.)


Seminar Fee

$1440
Early Registration (by June 5, 2009): $1340
Multiple Registrations: $1230/ea

Includes all handout materials, graduation luncheon and break refreshments

Schedule

Day 1:
2 - 6 p.m. Seminar
6 p.m. Dinner Reception
Day 2 - 3:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Seminar
includes continental breakfast
Day 4:
8 a.m. - Noon Seminar
continental breakfast
and lunch included
Refreshments and snacks provided all day.


Technical Coordinator

Dr. Medhat Khalil
Director of Professional Education, Applied Technology Center


Instructors

Dr. Medhat Khalil
Director of Professional Education, Applied Technology Center

John L. Ficken, P.E.
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Thomas Labus, P.E.
Professor, Mechanical Engineering


Continuing Education Units

A certificate of participation will be awarded documenting the 2.4 CEUs earned for participation. The Continuing Education Unit is a nationally recognized standard unit of measurement awarded for participation in a continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction


Registration

To receive a seminar brochure with registration materials, simply fill out and submit this online seminar information request form. The materials will be mailed to you.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Medhat Khalil
Phone: (414) 277-7269
Fax: (414) 277-7470
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Lodging

There are a number of fine hotels in the downtown Milwaukee area, some within a few blocks of campus. Please check our Places to Stay Web page for a list of downtown and suburban hotels.