Advanced Fluids Power Control Systems

This course covers the design, modeling, and control of advanced fluids power systems. Topics include proportional valves technology and design, servo valves technology and design, modeling, simulation and control of the closed-loop hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, the influence of the dynamic characteristics of the servo valve on the closed-loop control circuits, and special applications of closed-loop hydraulic systems such as aircraft flight control systems. (lec 3) cr 3.