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2022 Maha Fluid Power Conference

Program of Events

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Tuesday, May 17

1:30 PM - Opening and Remarks	Wilmeth Active Learning Center Presentations: WALC 1055 Lunch/Breaks: WALC 1121 and/or 1087
1:45 PM - Keynote Lecture Katharina Schmitz (RWTH Aachen University, Germany) Sustainable Construction - New Challenges for Mobile Machinery
2:45 PM - Session A: Experimental Technology I Session Chair: James Van de Ven (University of Minnesota) Andrea Vacca (Purdue University):A New Approach for Fluid Power Education: the Purdue Hydraulic Trainers Pietro Marani (National Research Council of Italy): Innovative Fluid Ageing Monitoring Method through Nano-Structured Metal Oxide based Gas Sensors Jose Garcia Bravo (Purdue University): Embedded Sensing on Fully 3D Printed Pneumatic Actuators for Soft Robotics Applications
3:45 PM - Break
4:00 PM - Session B: Off-Road Vehicles Session Chair: Liselott Ericson (Linköping University, Sweden) Heikki Handroos (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland): Enriched Data Generation in Industrial IoT Systems for Heavy Machines by Means of Embedded Physics-based Digital Twins Greg Shaver (Purdue University): Model-Based Powertrain Controls for Hybrid Electric Wheel Loaders John Evans (Purdue University): Agricultural Automation: Developing Technologies to Feed a Growing World Chen Zhang (National Renewable Energy Laboratory): NREL Duty Cycle Analysis Celine Cabana (FD Groups, France): Agricultural Vehicles Modelization and Driving Simulator with Integrated ADAS Solutions
6:00 PM - Networking	Purdue Memorial Union, North Ballroom
7:00 PM - Bosch Rexroth sponsored Networking Dinner	Purdue Memorial Union, North Ballroom

Wednesday, May 18

8:00 AM - Keynote Lecture Jürgen Weber (Technische Universität Dresden, Germany) Bauen 4.0 – Communicating Construction Machines as Prerequisite for Digital Construction Processes	Wilmeth Active Learning Center Presentations: WALC 1055 Lunch/Breaks: WALC 1121 and/or 1087 Bus to Maha at 4:00PM
8:45 AM - Session C: Electrification I Session Chair: Marcello Canova (Ohio State University) Perry Li (University of Minnesota): Electrifying High-Power Hydraulic Machines Germano Franzoni & Barun Acharya (Parker Hannifin): Examining the Potential of Electric Hybrid Systems for Implement Control in Mobile Applications Shaoyang Qu (Purdue University): An Electrified Boom Driving System with Energy Regeneration Capability Federico Zappaterra (Purdue University): An Integrated Design Concept for Multiple Quadrants e-Pumps
10:05 AM - Break
10:15 AM - Session D: Hydraulic systems Session Chair: Emma Frosina (University of Sannio, Italy) Rafael Cardoso (Bosch Rexroth): Active Ride Control Based on Over-Center Pump Xin Tian (Purdue University): A Pressure Control Method for Efficient Agricultural Machines Xiaofan Guo (Purdue University): A Multi-Pressure Rail Approach to Increase Efficiency of Agricultural Tractors and their Implements Mateus Bertolin (Purdue University): Pump Dynamic Requirements for Displacement Controlled Systems Annalisa Sciancalepore (Sun Hydraulics): An Energy-Efficient Method for Controlling Hydraulic Actuators Using Counterbalance Valves With Adjustable Pilot Chris Williamson (Danfoss): Digital Fluid Power Systems: Challenges, Opportunities and “Critical Mass”
12:15 PM - Lunch
1:15 PM - Session E: Modeling I Session Chair: Perry Li (University of Minnesota) Massimo Rundo (Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy): 0D vs. 3D Models for the Simulation of Positive Displacement Machines Medhat Khalil (Milwaukee School of Engineering): Fluid Power Modeling and Simulations for Application Engineers Swarnava Mukherjee (Purdue University): A Fully Coupled Thermal Model for Simulation of Positive Displacement Machines Sangbeom Woo (Purdue University): Numerical and Experimental Analysis of Vibroacoustic Field of External Gear Pumps
2:35 PM - Break
2:45 PM - Session F: Experimental Technology II Session Chair: Heikki Handroos (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland) Emma Frosina & Adolfo Senatore (University of Sannio/Naples, Italy): Measurement of Cavitation Conditions in a Spool Valve through the Definition of a Cavitation Instability Index Massimiliano Ruggeri (National Research Council of Italy): Advancements in the Development of MEMS Strain Sensors in Hydraulics: The Moliere Project Chris Jorge (Test Industry): Thermostatic Principles in Hydraulic Hoses Impulse Tests in Aerospace Applications Lizhi Shang (Purdue University): A General-Purpose In-situ Tribology Test Chamber for Fluid Power Applications
4:30 PM - Maha Research Lab Tour	Maha Fluid Power Research Center
6:30 PM - Gala Dinner at Maha	Maha Fluid Power Research Center

Thursday, May 19

8:00 AM - Session G: Hydraulic Components Session Chair: Massimo Rundo (Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy) Liselott Ericson (Linköping University, Sweden): Considerations for Hydraulic Pumps and Motors in Modern Fluid Power Systems Davide Mesturini (Walvoil S.p.A., Italy): Centralized Directional Control Valves: still great opportunities to increase the efficiency in the most convenient layout Farid Breidi (Purdue University): Investigation of Mechanical Actuation for Digital Radial Piston Pumps Mario Antonio Morselli (Stem, Italy): A Cost Effective Device for Wide Frequency Range Pressure Ripple and Noise Abatement Roman Ivantysyn (Technische Universität Dresden, Germany): Improving Low Speed Efficiency of Piston Pumps by Using a Mass Producible Surface Structure		Wilmeth Active Learning Center Presentations: WALC 1055 Lunch/Breaks: WALC 1121 and/or 1087
9:40 AM - Break
10:00 AM - Session H: Modeling II Session Chair: Adolfo Senatore (Univesity of Naples, Italy) Sujan Dhar (Simerics): Applications of 3D CFD on Fluid Power, Electric and Hybrid Machines Zubin Mistry (Purdue University): Aeration and Cavitation Modeling in Positive Displacement Machines Nathan Hess (Purdue University): Applications of Machine Learning for Lubricating Interface Modeling Dinghao Pan (Purdue University): Numerical Modeling of Internal Gear Pumps
11:20 AM - Session I: Electrification II Session Chair: Heath Hofmann (The University of Michigan) Marcello Canova (Ohio State University): Co-Optimization of Design and Control with Application to Hybrid Li-ion Battery Packs for Heavy-Duty and Off-Road Applications Heath Hofmann (The University of Michigan): Electromechanical Design Considerations for Electric Hydraulic Systems James Van de Ven (University of Minnesota): Integrated High-Speed E-Pump Shanmukh Sarode (Purdue University): Electrohydraulic Machine Downsizing Based on Flux Weakening Operation
12:30 PM - Lunch
1:30 PM - NFPA Sponsored Student Recruiting Session	1:30 PM - Zucrow Research Lab Tour