A hydraulic hybrid excavator based on multi-chamber cylinders and secondary control – design and experimental validation
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https://doi.org/10.1080/14399776.2018.1447065Keywords:
multi-chamber cylinder, digital hydraulics, Secondary controlAbstract
In this paper, a special type of multi-chamber cylinders along with secondary controlled hydraulic motors are key components in the design of a highly efficient hydraulic series hybrid system. The system is developed for and tested on a large excavator (30-ton class). The evaluated system supports potential and kinetic energy recovery and storage using hydraulic accumulators. Through proper sizing of components and sophisticated valve control, an energy-efficient flexible and robust hybrid system is achieved. The study describes how the demonstrator is tested in real truck loading cycles. A detailed energy analysis is also presented to explain the energy flow inside the hybrid system.
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