2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Toward Real-time Energy Efficiency Analysis of a Hydraulic System

Presented at Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 7

The study aims at developing a real-time data analysis system as part of a class project on energy efficiency of an industrial hydraulic system. Using a system-level experimental methodology, it aims at implementing automation for the hydraulic systems so that energy efficiency can be improved in real-time. A linear push system hydraulic prototype is developed for the study. The prototype contains hydraulic actuator, shock absorber, electronic flow control valve, and electronic sensor. This prototype is used to experiment with different operating conditions for characterization of the hydraulic system behavior. A real-time data analysis system is developed using LabVIEW and an Open Platform Communication (OPC) server in a limited scale. Using the Math Script node, the data analysis system can conduct correlation coefficient analysis among different operating parameters. At the end of a task, the system automatically generates the analysis report in a specified format.

Authors

Dr. Alamgir A. Choudhury http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3040-4180 Western Michigan University [biography]

Alamgir A. Choudhury is a Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are in mechanical engineering from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka).
Dr. Jorge Rodriguez Western Michigan University [biography]

Professor in the Department of Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems, and Co-Director of the Center for Integrated Design at Western Michigan University. Received Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering-Design from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and MBA from Rutgers University. Interests are in product development, topology optimization, additive manufacturing, and engineering education. Over 25 years of industry and academic experience. Worked as design/project engineer in the steel-making industry, and consults on re-engineering and computer-based analysis. Teaches courses in CAD/CAE, mechanical design, FEA, and optimization; author/co-author of over 170 publication; PI/Co-PI in grants for over $3M, and in-kind donations for more than $12M.
Montasir Mamun Mithu Western Michigan University [biography]

Completed MS in Manufacturing Engineering from Western Michigan University.

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