Dynamic analysis of a low speed high torque hydrostatic drive using steady-state characteristics

Abstract

In this article dynamic analysis of an open-circuit hydrostatic (HST) drive has been carried out to study its performance. A Low Speed High Torque (LSHT) radial piston motor has been considered for the drive. Bondgraph simulation technique is used to model the hydrostatic drive. The relationships of the loss coefficients of the drive with the other system variables, obtained from the steady-state model, are identified through experimental investigation. Using the parametric values, the overall dynamic model of the hydrostatic drive has been validated experimentally. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.