A switched inertance device for efficient control of pressure and flow

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Abstract

This paper reports on an initial investigation of a switched inertance device ('SID'). Using this device, flow and pressure can be varied by a means that does not rely on dissipation of power. The device can provide a step-up or step-down of pressure or flowrate, analogous to a hydraulic transformer. Simulated and experimental results on a prototype device show a promising performance. The device could potentially provide very significant reduction in power consumption over conventional valve-controlled systems, provided that noise issues and some other practical problems can be overcome.
Original languageEnglish
Pages589-596
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event2009 ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC2009) - Hollywood, CA, USA United States
Duration: 12 Oct 200914 Oct 2009

Conference

Conference2009 ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC2009)
Country/TerritoryUSA United States
CityHollywood, CA
Period12/10/0914/10/09

Bibliographical note

ID number: DSCC2009-2535

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