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Development of a Novel Electro-Hydraulic Laboratory
Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division, Int. Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (2006, Chicago, IL)
  • D. Fenstermacher
  • K. Krishnamurthy, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Robert G. Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • J. Patel
Abstract

This paper describes an Electro-Hydraulics Laboratory (EH Lab) at the University of Missouri - Rolla (UMR), which was recently established with a gift from Caterpillar Inc. The goal of this laboratory is to provide students the opportunity for hands-on experience with signal processing, dynamic modeling, and real-time control of industrial-grade electro-hydraulic systems. Unlike most comparable educational laboratories, nearly all of the components used in this laboratory were originally intended for industrial use, yielding a much more real-world experience for students. The laboratory utilizes the xPC Target software for rapid prototyping and execution of real-time data acquisition and control systems using Simulink. Several laboratories, as well as a course project, that utilize the EH Lab are presented.

Meeting Name
2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2006 (2006: Nov. 5-10, Chicago, IL)
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Sponsor(s)
Caterpillar Inc.
Keywords and Phrases
  • Data acquisition,
  • Dynamic models,
  • Engineering education,
  • Mechanical engineering,
  • Rapid prototyping,
  • Real time control,
  • Educational laboratories,
  • Electrohydraulic systems,
  • Hydraulics
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-0791837900
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
11-1-2006
Publication Date
01 Nov 2006
Citation Information
D. Fenstermacher, K. Krishnamurthy, Robert G. Landers and J. Patel. "Development of a Novel Electro-Hydraulic Laboratory" Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division, Int. Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (2006, Chicago, IL) (2006) ISSN: 1071-6947
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/k-krishnamurthy/12/