Maha Fluid Power Research Center
 

Publications


Books>>>

  1. Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., 2021, Hydraulic Fluid Power: Fundamentals, Applications, and Circuit Design, John Wiley & Sons (ISBN: 978-1-119-56913-8). link
  2. Vacca, A., 2018, Energy Efficiency and Controllability of Fluid Power Systems Energies 2018, 11(5), 1169; https://doi.org/10.3390/en11051169 online version
  3. Berta, G.L., Vacca, A., 2004, Sperimentazione sui Motori a Combustione Interna (in Italian), Monte Università Parma Editore – Collana Saperi (ISBN 88-7847-097-X)
  4. Ivantysyn, J., und Ivantysynova, M., 1993, Hydrostatische Pumpen und Motoren. Würzburg. Vogel Buchverlag.
  5. Ivantysyn, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2001. Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors, Principles, Designs, Performance, Modelling, Analysis, Control and Testing. New Delhi. Academia Books International, ISBN -81-85522-16-2.

Research Papers>>>

Journal Papers

  1. Assaf, H., Sarode, S., Vacca, A., Sudhoff, S.D., 2023, "Electric machine sizing consideration for ePumps in mobile hydraulics," Energy Sci Eng., 2023; 1-17, doi:10.1002/ese3.1654 online version
  2. Sarode, S., Shang, L., Vacca, A., Sudhoff S., 2023, "Design Methodology for an Integrated Axial Piston-Type Electrohydraulic Unit," Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2023;0(0), doi:10.1177/09544062231185517 online version
  3. Zappaterra, F., Vacca, A., Sudhoff, S.D., 2022, "A Compact Design for an Electric Driven Hydraulic Gear Machine Capable of Multiple Quadrant Operation," Mechanism and Machine Theory, 177, 10504. 1st tier.

Conference Papers

  1. Sarode, S., Assaf, H., Tawarawala, P., Vacca, A., Shang, L., Sudhoff, S., 2023, “A Survey Study on ePump Design Architectures for Mobile Hydraulics,” ASME/BATH 2023 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct. 16-18, 2023, Sarasota, Florida, USA. online version
  2. Sarode S., Hassan A., Shang L., Vacca A., Sudhoff S., 2023, “Optimizing Electric Machines for Off-road Mobile Applications,” Proceedings of the 18th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power (SICFP2023), May 30 - Jun 1, 2023, Tampere, Finland.
  3. Sarode, S., Shang, L., Vacca, A., Sudhoff, S., 2022, “Flux Weakening Operation Based on Design of an Integrated Electrohydraulic Axial Piston Unit,” ASME/BATH Symposium on Fluid Power Motion Control, Sep. 14-16, 2022, Bath, UK. online version

Journal Papers

  1. Mistry, Z., Vacca, A., Dhar, S., and Rigosi, M., 2023, "Simulation and Validation of Fluid Inertia Effects in External Gear Machines Using Lumped Parameter Modeling," ASME. J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control, 145(9): 091003, DOI:10.1115/1.4062957 online version
  2. Woo, S., Vacca, A., 2022, "An Investigation of the Vibration Modes of an External Gear Pump through Experiments and Numerical Modeling," Energies, 15, 796, DOI:10.3390/en15030796 online version
  3. Ransegnola, T., Zappaterra, F., Vacca, A., 2022, "A Strongly Coupled Simulation Model for External Gear Machines Considering Fluid-Structure Induced Cavitation and Mixed Lubrication," Applied Mathematical Modelling, 104, 721-749, DOI:10.1016/j.apm.2021.11.035 online version
  4. Zhao, X., Vacca, A., 2022, "Multi-domain simulation and dynamic analysis of the 3D loading and micromotion of continuous-contact helical gear pumps," Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 163, DOI:10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.108116 online version
  5. Rituraj, R., Vacca, A., Rigosi, M., 2021, "Modeling and validation of hydro-mechanical losses in pressure compensated external gear machines," Mechanism and Machine Theory, 161, DOI:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2021.104310 online version
  6. Rituraj, R., Vacca, A., 2021, "Investigation of flow through curved constrictions for leakage flow modelling in hydraulic gear pumps," Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 153(15), DOI:10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.107503 online version
  7. Woo, S., Vacca, A., 2020, "Experimental Characterization and Evaluation of the Vibroacoustic Field of Hydraulic Pumps: The Case of an External Gear Pump," Energies, 13(24), 6639, DOI:10.3390/en13246639 online version
  8. Rituraj, R., Vacca, A., Morselli, M.A., 2020, "Thermal Modelling of External Gear Machines and Experimental Validation," Energies, 13(11), 2920, DOI:10.3390/en13112920 online version
  9. Ransegnola, T., Zhao, X., Vacca, A., 2019, "A comparison of helical and spur external gear machines for fluid power applications: Design and optimization", Mechanism and Machine Theory, 142, DOI:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2019.103604 online version
  10. Rituraj, F., Vacca, A., Morselli, M.A., 2019, "Modeling of manufacturing errors in external gear machines and experimental validation", Mechanism and Machine Theory, 140, pp 457-478, DOI:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2019.06.016 online version
  11. Thiagarajan, D., Vacca, A., Watkins, S., 2019, "On the lubrication performance of external gear pumps for aerospace fuel delivery applications," Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 129, pp 659-676, DOI:10.1016/j.ymssp.2019.04.030 online version
  12. Zhao, X., Vacca, A., 2019, "Theoretical Investigation into the Ripple Source of External Gear Pumps," Energies, 12(3), 535, DOI:10.3390/en12030535 online version
  13. Tankasala, S., Vacca, A., 2018, "Theoretical Analysis and Design of a Variable Delivery External Gear Pump for Low and Medium Pressure Applications," ASME. J. Mech. Des, 141(1), 013401, DOI:10.1115/1.4041351 online version
  14. Zhao, X., Vacca, A., 2018, "Analysis of continuous-contact helical gear pumps through numerical modeling and experimental validation," Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 109, pp 352-378, DOI:10.1016/j.ymssp.2018.02.043 online version
  15. Rituraj, F., Vacca, A., 2018, "External gear pumps operating with non-Newtonian fluids: Modelling and experimental validation," Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 106, 284-302, DOI:10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.12.042 online version
  16. Thiagarajan, D., Dhar, S., Vacca, A., 2017, "Improvement of Lubrication Performance in External Gear Machines through Micro-surface Wedged Gears," Tribology Transactions, 60(2), 337-348 online version
  17. Woo, S., Opperwall, T., Vacca, A., Rigosi, M., 2017, "Modeling Noise Sources and Propagation in External Gear Pumps," Energies, 10(7), 1068, DOI:10.3390/en10071068 online version
  18. Thiagarajan, D., Vacca, A., 2017, "Mixed Lubrication Effects in the Lateral Lubricating Interfaces of External Gear Machines: Modelling and Experimental Validation," Energies, 10(1), 111 online version
  19. Zhao, X., Vacca, A., 2017, "Formulation and optimization of involute spur gear in external gear pump," Mechanism and Machine Theory, 117 (2017) 114–132, DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2017.06.020 online version
  20. Devendran, R., Vacca, A., 2017, "Theoretical analysis for variable delivery flow external gear machines based on asymmetric gears," Mechanism and Machine Theory, 108 (2017) 123–141, DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2016.10.001 online version
  21. Zhao, X., Vacca, A., 2017, "Numerical Analysis of Theoretical Flow in External Gear Machines," Mechanism and Machine Theory, 108 (2017) 41–56, DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2016.10.010 online version
  22. Pellegri, M., Vacca, A., 2016, "Influenza dei Cuscinetti sul Funzionamento di Pompe ad Ingranaggi" (in Italian), Oleodinamica e Pneumatica, pp 86-96, October 2016.
  23. Opperwall, T., Vacca, A., 2015, "Modeling Noise Sources and Propagation in Displacement Machines and Hydraulic Lines," JFPS International Journal of Fluid Power System, Vol. 8 (2015) No. 1, pp. 30-37, selected for journal publication from the 9th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, Oct. 28-31, 2014, Matsue, Japan. online version
  24. Thiagarajan, D., Dhar, S., Vacca, A., 2015, "A Novel Fluid Structure Interaction-EHD Model and Optimization Procedure for an Asymmetrical Axially Balanced External Gear Machine," Tribology Transactions, 58:2, 274-287. online version
  25. Devendran, R., Vacca, A., 2014, "A novel design concept for variable delivery flow external gear pumps and motors," International Journal of Fluid Power, 15:3, 121-137. online version
  26. Dhar, S., Vacca, A., 2014, "A novel FSI–thermal coupled TEHD model and experimental validation through indirect film thickness measurements for the lubricating interface in external gear machines," Tribology International, Vol. 82, Part A, February 2015, pp. 162-175. online version
  27. Zhou, J., Vacca, A., Casoli, P., 2014, "A Novel Approach for Predicting the Operation of External Gear Pumps under Cavitating Conditions," Simulation Modeling Practice and Theory (Elsevier), Vol. 45, pp. 35-49. online version
  28. Dhar, S., Vacca, A., 2013, "A Fluid Structure Interaction-EHD Model of the Lubricating Gaps in External Gear Machines: Formulation and Validation," Tribology International (Elsevier) 62 (2013) 78–90. online version
  29. Opperwall, T., Vacca, A., 2013, "A combined FEM/BEM model and experimental investigation into the effects of fluid-borne noise sources on the air-borne noise generated by hydraulic pumps and motors," IMechE Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, April 22, 2013. online version
  30. Devendran, R.S., Vacca, A., 2013, "Optimal Design of Gear Pumps for Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment Applications," Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory (Elsevier), vol. 38, pp. 1-19. online version
  31. Dhar, S., Vacca, A., 2012, "A Novel CFD- Axial Motion Coupled Model for the Axial Balance of Lateral Bushings in External Gear Machines," Elsevier Simulation and Modeling Practice and Theory, 2012; 26: 60-76. online version
  32. Vacca, A., Guidetti, M., 2011, "Modelling and Experimental Validation of External Spur Gear Machines for Fluid Power Applications," Elsevier Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 19 (2011) 2007–2031. online version

Conference Papers

  1. Mistry, Z., Vacca, A., Dhar, S., and Rigosi, M., 2022, “Modeling Fluid Inertia Effects in External Gear Machines through Lumped Parameter Approach,” ASME/BATH Symposium on Fluid Power Motion Control, Sep. 14-16, 2022, Bath, UK.
  2. Lim, K., Zappaterra, F., Mukherjee, S., Vacca, A., 2021, “An Analysis of the Effects Causing an Asymmetric Behavior of the Lateral Lubricating Films of External Spur Gear Machines,” ASME/BATH Symposium on Fluid Power Motion Control, Oct. 19-21, 2021, Virtual Conference, Online.
  3. Ransegnola, T., Vacca, A., 2020, "Virtual design and analysis of the balancing element of an external gear machine considering cavitation and mixed lubrication effects," 2020 Global Fluid Power Society PhD Symposium, October 19-21, 2020, Guilin, China.
  4. Thiagarajan, D., Vacca, A., 2018, "Modeling of the Lateral Lubricating Interfaces in External Gear Machines Considering the Effects of Cavitation," ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Sep 12-14, 2018, University of Bath, United Kingdom.
  5. Zhao, X., Vacca, A., Dhar, S., 2018, "Numerical Modeling of a helical external gear pump with continuous-contact Gear Profile: A Comparison between a Lumped-Paramter and a 3D-CFD Approach of Simulation," ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Sep 12-14, 2018, University of Bath, United Kingdom.
  6. Rituraj, Ransegnola, T., Vacca, A., 2018, "An Investigation on the Leakage Flow and Instantaneous Tooth Space Pressure in External Gear Machines," 2018 Global Fluid Power Society PhD Symposium, July 18-20, 2018, Samara, Russia. online version
  7. Ransegnola, T.M., Vacca, A., Morselli, M.A., Kowalski, A. et al., 2018, "A Simulation Model for a Tandem External Gear Pump for Automotive Transmission," SAE Technical Paper , 2018-01-0403, 2018, DOI:10.4271/2018-01-0403. online version
  8. Woo, S., Vacca, A., Rigosi, M., 2018, "A Model-Based Approach for the Evaluation of Noise Emissions in External Gear Pumps," The 11th International Fluid Power Conference, 11. IFK,, March 19-21, 2018, Aachen, Germany.
  9. Tankasala, S., Vacca, A., 2017, "A Solution for an Electronically-Controlled Variable Delivery External Gear Pump," Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, FPMC 2017, Oct. 16-19, 2017, Sarasota, FL, USA.
  10. Woo, S., Zhao, X., Vacca, A., Rigosi, M., 2017, "A Model-Based Comparative Investigation on the Noise Source of Hydraulic Gear Pumps," Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, FPMC 2017, Oct. 16-19, 2017, Sarasota, FL, USA.
  11. Thiagarajan, D., Bratto, A., Vacca, A., 2017, "Influence of Surface Roughness Effects on the Lubrication Performance of External Gear Machines," Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, FPMC 2017, Oct. 16-19, 2017, Sarasota, FL, USA.
  12. Thiagarajan, D., Vacca, A, 2016, "Investigation of Hydro-mechanical Losses in External Gear Machines: Simulation & Experimental Validation," 2016 Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power & Motion Control, Sept. 7-9, 2016, Bath, UK.
  13. Gulati, S., Vacca, A., Rigosi, M., 2016, "A General Method to Determine the Optimal Profile of Porting Grooves in Positive Displacement Machines: the Case of External Gear Machines," 10th Int. Fluid Power Conference, March 8-10, 2016, Dresden, Germany.
  14. Vacca, A., Devendran, R.S., 2016, "A Flow Control System for a Novel Concept of Variable Delivery External Gear Pump," 10th Int. Fluid Power Conference, March 8-10, 2016, Dresden, Germany.
  15. Pellegri, M., Vacca, A., 2015, "A CFD-Radial Motion Coupled Model for the Evaluation of the Features of Journal Bearings in External Gear Machines," ASME/Bath 2015 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct 12-14, 2015, Chicago, IL, USA.
  16. Opperwall, T., Vacca, A., 2015, "A Transfer Path Approach for Experimentally Determining the Noise Impact of Hydraulic Components," SAE 2015 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress (COMVEC), Oct 6-8 2015, Rosemont, IL, USA. SAE paper 2015-01-2854.
  17. Devendran, R.S., Vacca, A., 2015, "A Novel Concept for a Variable Delivery External Gear Machine," 14th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, May 20-22, 2015, Tampere, Finland.
  18. Thiagarajan, D., Vacca, A., 2014, "A Numerical Procedure to Design the Optimal Axial Balance of Pressure Compensated Gear Machines," 8th FPNI Ph.D. Syposium on Fluid Power, June 11-13, Lappenranta, Finland.
  19. Dhar, S., Vacca, A., Lettini, A., 2014, "An Experimental Investigation of the Lateral Lubricating Gaps in External Gear Machines with Axially Balanced Lateral Bushes," 9th IFK, Int. Fluid Power Conference, March 24-26, Aachen, Germany.
  20. Devendran, R.S., Vacca, A., 2014, "Experimental Characterization of External Gear Machines with Asymmetric Teeth Profile," IFPE 2014, Int. Fluid Power Expo, March 4-8, Las Vegas, USA.
  21. Zhou, J., Vacca, A., Casoli, P., Lettini, A., 2014, "Investigation of the impact of Oil Aeration on Outlet Flow Oscillations in External Gear Pumps," IFPE 2014, Int. Fluid Power Expo, March 4-8, Las Vegas, USA.
  22. Altare, G., Vacca, A., Richter, C., 2014, "A Novel Pump Design for an Efficient and Compact Electro-Hydraulic Actuator," 2014 IEEE Aerospace Conference, March 1-8, Big Sky, Montana, USA.
  23. Devendran, R.S., Vacca, A., 2013, "Design Potentials of External Gear Machines with Asymmetric Tooth Profile," ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, FPMC2013, 12 pages, October 8-11, Sarasota, FL, USA.
  24. Dhar, S., Vacca, A., Lettini, A., 2013, "A Novel Fluid–Structure–Thermal Interaction Model for the Analysis of the Lateral Lubricating Gap Flow in External Gear Machines," ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, FPMC2013, 12 pages, October 8-11, Sarasota, FL, USA.
  25. Opperwall, T., Vacca, A., 2013, "Performing and Interpreting Experiments Towards Understanding Noise Generation in Displacement Machines," The 13th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, SICFP2013, June 3-5, 2013, Linköping, Sweden.
  26. Dhar, S., Vacca, A., Lettini, A., 2013, "Force Balance Analysis of Elastohydrodynamic Effects using a Fluid Structure Interaction model of External Gear Machines," The 8th Int. Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control (ICFP 2013), April 9-11 Zhejian University, Hangzhou, China.
  27. Devendran, R., Vacca, A., 2012, " Optimal Design of Gears and Lateral Bushes of External Gear Machines," FPMC 2012 Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, September 12-14, 2012, Bath, UK.
  28. Dhar, S., Vacca, A., 2012, "A Novel Elastohydrodynamic Model for theLubricating Gaps in External Gear Machines: Evaluation of Axial Balance," 7th FPNI PhD Symposium on Fluid Power, 27-30 June 2012, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  29. Dhar, S., Vacca, A., Lettini, A., 2012, "A Fluid – Structure Interaction model to analyze Axial Balance in External Gear Machines," 8th IFK International Fluid Power Conference, 26th - 28th March 2012, Dresden, Germany.
  30. Vacca, A., Dhar, S., Opperwall, T., 2011, "A Coupled Lumped Parameter and CFD Approach for Modeling External Gear Machines," SICFP2011 The Twelfth Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, May 18-20, 2011, Tampere, Finland.
  31. Zecchi, M., Vacca, A., Casoli, P., 2010, "Numerical analysis of the lubricating gap between bushes and gears in external spur gear machines," FPMC 2010 Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, September 15-17, 2010, Bath, UK.
  32. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Greco, M., Berta, G.L., 2010, "Analisi sperimentale e numerica del funzionamento di macchine volumetriche ad ingranaggi esterni" (in Italian), 65° Congresso Nazionale ATI, 13-17 Settembre 2010, Domus de Maria, Cagliari, Italy.
  33. Vassena, A., Vacca, A., 2010, "Design Optimization of the Sliding Elements of External Gear Machines," 6th FPNI – PhD Symposium, June 15-19, 2010, West Lafayette (IN), USA.
  34. Greco, M., Vacca, A., Casoli, P., 2010, "Experimental Measurement and Numerical Simulation of the "Inter-Teeth Space Pressure" in External Gear Pumps," 6th FPNI – PhD Symposium, June 15-19, 2010, West Lafayette (IN), USA.
  35. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Berta, G.L., Zecchi, M., 2009, "A CFD Analysis of the Flow Field in the Lateral Clearance of External Gear Pumps," The 11th Scandinavian Int. Conference on Fluid Power, SICFP’09, June 2-4, 2009, Linköping, Sweden.
  36. Vacca, A., Casoli, P., Greco, M., 2009, "Experimental Analysis of Flow through External Gear Machines," ICFP 2009 Seventh Int. Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control, April 7-10, 2009, Hangzhou, China.
  37. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Berta, G.L., 2008, "Optimization of Relevant Design Parameters of External Gear Pumps," The Seventh JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, September 15-18, 2008, Toyama, Japan.
  38. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., Guidetti, M., 2008, "Effects of Some Relevant Design Parameters on External Gear Pumps Operating: Numerical Predictions and Experimental Investigations," 6IFK Internationales Fluidtechnisches Kolloquium, 31 March – 2 April 2008, Dreden (Germany).
  39. Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., Casoli,P., 2007, "On the Analysis of Experimental Data for External Gear Machines and their Comparison with Simulation Results," IMECE2007, 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, (WA), USA.
  40. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Berta, G.L., 2007, "Potentials of a Numerical Tool for the Simulation of Flow in External Gear Machines," SICFP07, The Tenth Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, May 21-23, 2007, Tampere, Finland.
  41. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Berta, G.L., 2006, "A Numerical Model for the Simulation of Flow in Hydraulic External Gear Machines," PTMC2006 Power Transmission and Motion Control, 13-15 September 2006, University of Bath (GB).
  42. Berta, G.L., Casoli,P., Vacca, A., 2006, "Modellazione del funzionamento di macchine ad ingranaggi esterni" (in Italian), 61° Congresso Nazionale ATI, Università degli Studi di Perugia, 12-15 Settembre 2006.
  43. Casoli,P., Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., 2005, "A numerical model for the simulation of external gear pumps," JFPS2005, The Sixth JFPS International Symphosium on Fluid Power, Tsukuba 2005, Novembre 7-10, Tsukuba, Japan.

Journal Papers

  1. Robison, A., Vacca, A., 2021, "“Performance comparison of epitrochoidal, hypotrochoidal, and cycloidal gerotor gear profiles," Mechanism and Machine Theory, 158, DOI:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2020.104228 online version
  2. Manne, V.H.B., Vacca, A., Merrill, K., 2021, "“A numerical method for evaluating the torque efficiency of hydraulic orbit motors considering deformation effects and frictional losses," Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 146, DOI:10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.107051 online version
  3. Rituraj, F., Vacca, A., 2020, "An Investigation of Tooth Tip Leakages in Gerotor Pumps: Modeling and Experimental Validation," ASME Journal of Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, 5(1): 011001, DOI:10.1115/1.4046295 online version
  4. Pellegri, M., Manne, V., Vacca, A., 2020, "A simulation model of Gerotor pumps considering fluid–structure interaction effects: Formulation and validation," Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 140, DOI:10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.106720 online version
  5. Robison, A., Vacca, A., 2018, "Multi-objective optimization of circular-toothed gerotors for kinematics and wear by genetic algorithm," Mechanism and Machine Theory, 128, pp 150-168, DOI:10.1007/s11012-018-0852-0 online version
  6. Shah, Y. G., Vacca, A., Dabiri, S., Frosina, E., 2017, "A fast lumped parameter approach for the prediction of both aeration and cavitation in Gerotor pumps," Meccanica, pp 1-17, DOI:10.1007/s11012-017-0725-y online version
  7. Pellegri, M., Vacca, A., 2016, "Numerical simulation of Gerotor pumps considering rotor micro-motions," A. Meccanica, DOI: 10.1007/s11012-016-0536-6. online version
  8. Pellegri, M., Vacca, A., Frosina, E., Buono, D., Senatore, A., 2016, "Numerical analysis and experimental validation of Gerotor pumps: A comparison between a lumped parameter and a computational fluid dynamics-based approach," Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, DOI: 10.1177/0954406216666874. online version
  9. Schweiger, W., Scheofman, W., Vacca, A., 2011, "Gerotor Pumps for Automotive Drivetrain Applications: A Multi Domain Simulation Approach," SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars – Mechanical Systems, Vol. 4, Issue 3 (December), pp. 1358-1376. online version

Conference Papers

  1. Robison, A., Vacca, A., 2021, “Design of Asymmetric Gerotor Pumps,” Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering: Advances in Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drives and Control 2020, Eds. Stryczek J., Warzyńska U., NSHP 2020, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 90-101, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-59509-8_8.
  2. Mistry, Z., Manne, V. H. B., Vacca, A., Dautry, E., Petzold, M., 2020, “A numerical model for the evaluation of gerotor torque considering multiple contact points and fluid-structure interactions,” 12th International Fluid Power Conference (12th IFK), Volume 1 - Symposium. Dresden: Technische Universität Dresden, 2020. pp. 409-418. DOI:10.25368/2020.6. online version
  3. Rituraj, F., Vacca, A., 2019, “Modelling and Validation of Tooth Tip Leakages in Gerotor Pumps,” Proceedings of the ASME-JSME-KSME 2019 8th Joint Fluids Engineering Conference, Volume 1: Fluid Mechanics, Jul. 28- Aug. 1, 2019, San Francisco, CA, USA., DOI:10.1115/AJKFluids2019-5531. online version
  4. Robison, A., Vacca, A., 2019, “Multi-Objective Optimization of Modified Cycloidal-Toothed Gerotor Pumps by Genetic Algorithm,” ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct. 7-9, 2019, Sarasota, FL, USA.
  5. Manne, V., Pellegri, M., Vacca, A., Merrill, K., 2019, “Fluid Dynamic Simulation of Hydraulic Orbital Motors”, The Sixteenth Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, May 22-24, 2019, Tampere, Finland.
  6. Robison, A., Vacca, A., 2019 “Multi-Objective Optimization of Gerotor Port Design by Genetic Algorithm with Considerations on Kinematic vs. Actual Flow Ripple,” SAE WCX 2019, April 9-11, 2019, Detroit, MI, USA.
  7. Robison, A., Vacca, A., 2018, "Multi-Objective Geometric Optimization of Elliptical-toothed Gerotor Pumps for Kinematics and Wear by Genetic Algorithm," ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Sep 12-14, 2018, University of Bath, United Kingdom.
  8. Pellegri, M., Vacca, A., 2017, "A Simulation Approach for the Evaluation of Power Losses in the Axial Gap of Gerotor Units," The 10th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, JFPS 2017, Oct 24-27, 2017, Fukuoka, Japan.
  9. Robison, A., Vacca, A., 2017, "Kinematic Multi-Objective Optimization of Circular-Toothed Gerotor Pumps by Genetic Algorithm," Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, FPMC 2017, Oct. 16-19, 2017, Sarasota, FL, USA.
  10. Pellegri, M., Vacca, A., Devendran, R.S., Dautry, E., Ginsberg, B., 2016, "A Lumped Parameter Approach for GEROTOR Pumps: Model Formulation and Experimental Validation," 10th Int. Fluid Power Conference, March 8-10, 2016, Dresden, Germany.
  11. Schweiger, W., Scheofman, W., Vacca, A., 2011, "A Omni-Comprehensive Approach for the Design and Simulation of Gerotor Pumps," 8th IFK International Fluid Power Conference, 26th - 28th March 2012, Dresden, Germany.

Journal Papers

  1. Mukherjee, S., Vacca, A., Shang, L. & Sharma, A., 2023, "A Thermal Modeling Approach for the Piston/Cylinder Interface of an Axial Piston Machine under Asperity Contact," Meccanica, doi:10.1007/s11012-023-01709-7 online version
  2. Sarode, S., Shang, L., Vacca, A., 2022, "Numerical Investigation of the Influence of Part Geometric Tolerances on Piston/Cylinder Interface Performance," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol 23, Iss 3, pp. 343-362, doi:10.13052/ijfp1439-9776.2334 online version
  3. Mukherjee, S., Sarode, S., Mujumdar C., Shang, L., Vacca, A., 2022, "Effect of Dynamic Coupling on the Performance of Piston Pump Lubricating Interfaces," MM Science Journal, October 2022, doi:10.17973/MMSJ.2022_10_2022075 online version
  4. Ransegnola, T., Shang, L., Vacca, A., 2022, "A Study of Piston and Slipper Spin in Swashplate Type Axial Piston Machines," Tribology International, 167, 107420, doi:10.1016/j.triboint.2021.107420 online version
  5. Ernst, M., Ivantysynova, M., Vacca, A., 2022, "Shaping the Piston-Cylinder Interfaces of Axial Piston Machines for Running in the High-Pressure Regime with Water as the Hydraulic Fluid," Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 0(0), 1-22, doi:10.1177/09544062211068643 online version
  6. Ernst, M., Vacca, A., 2021, "Hydrostatic vs. Hydrodynamic Components of Fluid Pressure in the Tribological Interfaces of Axial Piston Machines," Tribology International, 157, 106878, doi:10.1016/j.triboint.2021.106878 online version
  7. Danes, L., Vacca, A., 2020, "The influence of line and fluid parameters on pressure ripple in hydraulic transmissions," SN Applied Sciences, 1281 (2020), pp. 1-14, doi:10.1007/s42452-020-3032-5 online version
  8. Ernst, M., Vacca, A., Ivantysynova, M., and Enevoldsen, G., 2020, "Tailoring the Bore Surfaces of Water Hydraulic Axial Piston Machines to Piston Tilt and Deformation," Energies, 13(22), 5997, doi:10.3390/en13225997 online version
  9. Danes, L., and Vacca, A., 2020, "A Tandem Axial-Piston Unit Based Strategy for the Reduction of Noise Sources in Hydraulic Systems," Energies, 13(20), 5377, doi:10.3390/en13205377 online version
  10. Hasko, D., Shang, L., Noppe, E., and Lefrançois, E., 2019, "Virtual Assessment and Experimental Validation of Power Loss Contributions in Swash Plate Type Axial Piston Pumps," Energies, 12(16), 3096, doi:10.3390/en12163096 online version
  11. Darbani, A, A., Shang, L., Beale, J, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2019, "Slipper Surface Geometry Optimization of the Slipper/Swashplate Interface of Swashplate-Type Axial Piston Machines," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 16, Issue 1, pp.35-51, doi:10.13052/ijfp1439-9776.2025 online version
  12. Chacon, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2019, "Virtual Prototyping of Axial Piston Machines: Numerical Method and Experimental Validation," Energies, 12(9), 1674, doi:10.3390/en12091674 online version
  13. Shang, L., and Ivantysynova, M., 2018, "Scaling Criteria for Axial Piston Machines Based on Thermo-Elastohydrodynamic Effects in the Tribological Interfaces," Energies, 11(11), 3210, doi:10.3390/en11113210 online version
  14. Shang, L., and Ivantysynova, M., 2016, "A temperature adaptive piston design for swash plate type axial piston machines," International Journal of Fluid Power, doi:10.1080/14399776.2016.1213115
  15. Shang, L., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Port and case flow temperature prediction for axial piston machines," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 16, Issue 1, pp.35-51
  16. Schenk, A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "A transient thermoelastohydrodynamic lubrication model for the slipper / swashplate in axial piston machines," Transaction of the ASME, Journal of Tribology, July 2015, Vol. 137, 031701-1-10, doi:10.1115/1.4029674
  17. Kim, T., Kalbfleisch, P., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "The effect of cross porting on derived displacement volume," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 15, Issue 2, pp. 77-85, doi:10.1080/14399776.2014.923605
  18. Pelosi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, "The Impact of Axial Piston Machines Mechanical Parts Constraint Conditions on the Thermo-Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Analysis of the Fluid Film Interfaces," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 35-51
  19. Pelosi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, "Heat Transfer and Thermal Elastic Deformation Analysis on the Piston/Cylinder Interface of Axial Piston Machines," Transaction of the ASME, Journal of Tribology, Vol. 134, October 2012, pp. 1-15.
  20. Pelosi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, "A Geometric Multigrid Solver for the Piston-Cylinder Interface of Axial Piston Machines," Tribology Transactions, Vol. 55, Issue. 2, pp. 163-174.
  21. Klop, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, "Investigation of Noise Sources on a Series Hybrid Transmission," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 17-30.
  22. Seeniraj, G. K., Zhao, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, "Effect of Combining Precompression Grooves, PCFV and DCFV on Pump Noise Generation," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 53-64.
  23. Seeniraj, G., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, "A Multi-Parameter Multi-Objective Approach to Reduce Pump Noise Generation," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 7-17.
  24. Vacca, A., Klop R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2010, "A Numerical Approach for The Evaluation of The Effects of Air Release And Vapour Cavitation on Effective Flow Rate of Axial Piston Machines," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 33-46.
  25. Ivantysynova, M., and Baker, J., 2009, "Power Loss in the Lubricating Gap Between Cylinder Block and Valve Plate of Swash Plate Type Axial Piston Machines," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 29-43.
  26. Seeniraj, G., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "Multi-objective Optimization Tool for Noise Reduction in Axial Piston Machines," SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles.1(1):544-552, 2008, - The Most Outstanding SAE Technical Papers of 2008
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  28. Ivantysynova, M., and Lasaar, R., 2004, "An investigation into Micro- and macro geometric design of piston/cylinder assembly of swash plate machines," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 5 (2004), No.1 , pp. 23-36.
  29. Wieczorek, U., and Ivantysynova, M., 2002, "Computer Aided Optimization of Bearing and Sealing Gaps in Hydrostatic Machines - The Simulation Tool CASPAR," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 3 (2002), No.1, pp. 7-20.
  30. Olems, L., 2000, "Investigations of the Temperature Behaviour of the Piston Cylinder Assembly in Axial Piston Pumps," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 1 (2000), No.1, pp. 27-38.
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Peer Reviewed Conference Papers

  1. Mukherjee, S., Masia, A., Bronson, M., Shang, L., Vacca, A., 2021, “A Novel Positive Displacement Axial Piston Machine with Bent Cylinder Sleeves,” ASME/BATH Symposium on Fluid Power Motion Control, Oct. 19-21, 2021, Virtual Conference, Online.
  2. Mukherjee, S., Shang, L., Vacca, A., 2020, “A fast approach for coupled fluid-thermal modeling of the lubricating interfaces of axial piston machines,” 12th International Fluid Power Conference, 327–340, doi:10.25368/2020.40
  3. Sarode, S., Shang, L., Vacca, A., 2020, “Numerical Investigation of the Influence of Part Geometric Tolerances on Piston/Cylinder Interface Performance,” 2020 Global Fluid Power Society PhD Symposium, October 19-21, 2020, Guilin, China.
  4. Sarode, S., Shang, L., 2019, “Novel Pressure Adaptive Piston Cylinder Interface Design For Axial Piston Machines,” ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct. 7-9, 2019, Sarasota, FL, USA. online version
  5. Kalbfleisch, P.,Ding, D., Baruah, A., Ivantysynova, M., Franzoni, G., Zhang, H., 2019, “Swashplate Type Axial Piston Pump Noise Diagnostics for Design”, The Sixteenth Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, May 22-24, 2019, Tampere, Finland.
  6. Kalbfleisch, P., Horn, S., and Ivantysynova, M., 2018, "Cyclostationary Analysis of Measured Pump Acoustic and Vibration Signals," Proceedings of the ASME/BATH 2018 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, (FPMC 2018), Bath, UK: ASME, p. V001T01A050. doi: 10.1115/FPMC2018-8899.
  7. Shang, L., and Ivantysynova, M., 2018, "Advanced heat transfer model for piston/cylinder interface," Proceedings of the 11th IFK International Fluid Power Conference, March 19-21,2018, Aachen, Germany, Vol.1, pp. 587-595
  8. Shang, L., and Ivantysynova, M., 2017, "Thermodynamic Analysis on Compressible Viscous Flow and Numerical Modeling Study on Piston/Cylinder Interface in Axial Piston Machine," Proceedings of the 10th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, Fukuoka, Japan, pp. 475-481.
  9. Ernst, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2017, "Cylinder bore micro-surface shaping for high pressure axial piston machine operation using water as hydraulic fluid," Proceedings of the ASME/BATH 2017 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, (FPMC 2017), October 16-19, 2017, Sarasota, FL, USA. FPMC2017-4285k
  10. Shang, L., and Ivantysynova, M., 2017, "A path toward effective piston/cylinder interface scaling approach," Proceedings of the ASME/BATH 2017 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, (FPMC 2017), October 16-19, 2017, Sarasota, FL, USA. FPMC2017-4345
  11. Kim, T., and Ivantysynova, M., 2017, "Active Vibration / Noise Control of Axial Piston Machine using Swash Plate Control," Proceedings of the ASME/BATH 2017 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, (FPMC 2017), October 16-19, 2017, Sarasota, FL, USA. FPMC2017-4304
  12. Kalbfleisch, P., Kim, T., and Ivantysynova, M., 2016, "Robotic Arm for Automatic Sound Intensity Measurements," Proceedings of the Bath ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, (FPMC2016), September 7–9, 2016, Bath, UK. FPMC2016-1788
  13. Shang, L., and Ivantysynova, M., 2016, "An Investigation of Design Parameters Influencing the Fluid Film Behavior in Scaled Cylinder Block/Valve Plate Interface," Proceedings of the 9th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium on Fluid Power, October 26-28, 2016, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. FPNI2016-1540
  14. Chacon, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2016, "Advanced Virtual Prototyping of Axial Piston Machines," Proceedings of the 9th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium on Fluid Power, October 26-28, 2016, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. FPNI2016-1561
  15. Wondergem, A., and Ivantysynova, M. 2016, "The Impact of Micro-Surface Shaping of the Piston on the Piston/Cylinder Interface of an Axial Piston Machine," Proceedings of the 10th IFK International Conference on Fluid Power, Dresden, Germany, Vol. 2, pp. 289-300.
  16. Chacon, R., and Ivantysynova, M. 2016, "An Investigation of the Impact of the Elastic Deformation of the Endcase/Housing on Axial Piston Machines Cylinder Block/Valve Plate Lubricating Interface," Proceedings of the 10th IFK International Conference on Fluid Power, Dresden, Germany, Vol. 1, pp. 283-294.
  17. Kim, T., and Ivantysynova, M., 2016, "Active Vibration Control of Axial Piston Machine using Higher Harmonic Least Mean Square Control of Swash Plate," Proceedings of the 10th IFK International Conference on Fluid Power, Dresden, Germany, Vol. 1, pp. 91-104.
  18. Wondergem, A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "The Impact of Micro-Surface Shaping on the Piston/Cylinder Interface of Swash Plate Type Machines," Proceedings of the ASME/Bath 2015 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct. 12-14, 2015. Chicago, IL, USA.
  19. Ernst, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Micro Surface Shaping of the High-Pressure Operation of Piston Machines with Water as a Working Fluid," Proceedings of the ASME/Bath 2015 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct. 12-14, 2015. Chicago, IL, USA.
  20. Wondergem, A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "The Impact of the Surface Shape of the Piston on Power Losses," Proceedings of the 8th FPNI PhD Symposium, Lappeenranta, Finland.
  21. Chacon, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "An Investigation of the Impact of Micro Surface Shaping on Cylinder Block/Valve Plate Interface Performance," Proceedings of the 8th FPNI PhD Symposium, Lappeenranta, Finland.
  22. Mizell, D., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "Material Combinations for the Piston-Cylinder Interface of Axial Piston Machines: A Simulation Study," Proceedings of the 8th FPNI PhD Symposium, Lappeenranta, Finland.
  23. Schenk A., Zecchi M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, "Accurate Prediction of Axial Piston Machine’s Performance Through a Thermo-Elasto-Hydrodynamic Simulation Model," ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct. 6-9, 2013, Sarasota, FL, USA. Paper No. FPMC2013-4456
  24. Zecchi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, "A novel approach to predict the cylinder block / valve plate interface performance in swash plate type axial piston machines," Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Bath, UK.
  25. Zecchi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, "Cylinder block/valve plate interface - a novel approach to predict thermal surface loads," Proceedings of 8th IFK International Conference on Fluid Power, Dresden, Germany, Vol.1, pp.285-298.
  26. Pelosi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, "Surface Deformation Enables High Pressure Operation of Axial Piston Pumps," ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Arlington, VI, USA.
  27. Schenk, A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, "An Investigation of the Impact of Elastohydrodynamic Deformation on Power Loss in the Slipper Swashplate Interface," 8th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, Okinawa, Japan.
  28. Pelosi, M., Zecchi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2010, "A fully-coupled thermo-elastic model for the rotating kit of axial piston machines," Bath ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, pp 217 - 234.
  29. Pelosi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2010, "A Simulation Study on the Impact of Material Properties on Piston/Cylinder Lubricating Gap Performance," Proc. of the 6th FPNI PhD Symposium, West Lafayette, USA, pp.373-386.
  30. Pelosi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2009, "A Novel Thermal Model for the Piston/Cylinder Interface of Piston Machines," Bath ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, (FPMC2009), [DSCC2009-2782].
  31. Seeniraj, G., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "Multi-objective Optimization Tool for Noise Reduction in Axial Piston Machines," Proceedings of SAE Commercial Vehicles Exhibition, 2008 Rosemont, IL. doi:10.4271/2008-01-2723.
  32. Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "Innovations in Pump Design – What are future directions?," Proceedings of the 7th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, Toyama 2008, pp. 59 -64. Invited lecture organized session agriculture and mining machinery.
  33. Baker, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "Investigation of Power Losses in the Lubricating Gap between the Cylinder Block and Valve Plate of Axial Piston Machines," Proc. of the 5th FPNI PhD Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 302-319.
  34. Fredrickson, A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "A Study of Gap Flow Conditions between the Piston and the Cylinder," Proc. of the 5th FPNI PhD Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 273-285.
  35. Pelosi, M., and Ivantysynova, M. 2008, "A New Fluid-Structure Interaction Model for the Slipper-Swashplate Interface," Proc. of the 5th FPNI PhD Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 219-236.
  36. Seeniraj, G., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "Noise Reduction in Axial Pison Machines Based on Multi-Objective Optimization," Proc. of the 5th FPNI PhD Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 111-123.
  37. Jouini, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "Valve Plate Surface Temperature Prediction in Axial Piston Machines," Proc. of the 5th FPNI PhD Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 95-110.
  38. Ganesh, K.S., and Ivantysynova, M., 2006, "Impact of valve plate design on noise, volumetric efficiency and control effort in an axial piston pump," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, Chicago, USA, IMECE2006-15001.
  39. Ivantysynova, M., Huang , C., and Japing, A., 2006, "Determination of gap surface temperature distribution in axial piston machines," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, Chicago, USA, IMECE2006-15249.
  40. Huang, Ch., 2006, "An advanced gap flow model considering piston micro motion and elastohydrodynamic effect," 4th Fluid Power Net International (FPNI) PhD Symposium 2006, Sarasota, USA. pp. 173-188
  41. Ivantysynova, M., Huang, C., and Behr, R., 2005, "Measurements of elastohydro-dynamic pressure field in the gap between piston and cylinder," Bath Workshop on Power Transmission and Motion Control PTMC 2005, Bath, UK, pp. 451 - 465.
  42. Ivantysynova, M., and S.K. Christiansen, 2005, "Automatic Valve Plate Design based on optimized Pressure Profile," IFPE Technical Conference, Las Vegas, USA. Technical Paper NCFP I05-14.1.
  43. Ivantysynova, M., Huang, C., and Christiansen, S.K., 2004, "Computer Aided Valve Plate Design - An Effective Way to Reduce Noise," Proceedings of the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Chicago, IL, USA. SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-2621.
  44. Ivantysynova, M., 2003, "Prediction of pump and motor performance by computer simulation," 1st International Conference on Computational Methods in Fluid Power Technology, Melbourne November 2003, Australia, pp. 505-522.
  45. Huang, C., and Ivantysynova, M., 2003, "A new approach to predict the load carrying ability of the gap between valve plate and cylinder block," Bath Workshop on Power transmission and Motion Control PTMC 2003, Bath, UK, pp. 225 - 239.
  46. Ivantysynova, M., et al 2002, "Prediction of swash plate moment using the simulation tool CASPAR," ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress, New Orleans, USA, IMECE 2002-39322.
  47. Ivantysynova, M., and Huang, Ch., 2002, "Investigation of the gap flow in displacement machines considering the elastohydrodynamic effect," 5th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, Nara, Japan. pp. 219-229.
  48. Wieczorek, U., and Ivantysynova, M., 2000, "CASPAR - A Computer Aided Design Tool for Axial Piston Machines," Proc. Bath Workshop on Power transmission and Motion Control PTMC 2000, Bath, UK, pp. 113-126.
  49. Ivantysynova, M., 1999, "A new approach to the design of sealing and bearing gaps of displacement machines," Fourth JHPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, okyo '99, pp. 45-50.
  50. Ivantysynova, M., 2003, "EHD-basiertes Simulationsmodell für die gekoppelten Tribosysteme von Verdrängermaschinen," 44. Tribologie-Fachtagung, Göttingen, Volume 2, pp. 46/1-46/14.
  51. Ivantysynova, M.,1998, "Die Schrägscheibenmaschine - eine Verdrängereinheit mit großem Entwicklungspotential," Proc. 1. Internationales Fluidtechnisches Kolloquium IFK Aachen, Germany, pp. 359 - 374.
  52. Ivantysynova, M., 1985, "Messung des Temperaturfelds im Spalt zwischen Kolben und Zylinder von Axialkolbenmaschinen," Proc. V. Conference Experimental Methods in Fluid Power, Stará Lubovna, Czech Republic, pp. 71 -83.
  53. Ivantysynova, M., 1985, "Berechnung des Temperaturfelds im Ölfilm zwischen Kolben und Zylinder in hydrostatischen Kolbenmaschinen," Proc.11. Conference Fluid Power, Brno, Czech Republic.

Conference Papers

  1. Wondergem, A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "The Significance of Piston/Cylinder Surface Shaping on the Performance of Axial Piston Machines," Proceedings of the Fluid Power Innovation and Research Conference 2015, Oct. 13-16, 2015. Chicago, IL, USA.
  2. Subramaniam, D., Mizell, D., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Application of Ultrasound in the measurement of Lubricant Fluid Film Thickness in the Piston-Cylinder Interface of an Axial Piston Pump," The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium, Paper 110.
  3. Schenk, A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "A transient fluid structure interaction model for lubrication between the slipper and swashplate in axial piston machines," Proceedings of the 9th International Fluid Power Conference (9IFK), Mar. 24-26, 2014. Aachen, Germany, Vol 1. pp.398-409
  4. Zecchi, M., Mehdizadeh A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, "A novel approach to predict the steady state temperature in ports and case of swash plate type axial piston machines," Proceedings of the 13th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power (SICFP2013), Jun. 3-5, 2013. Linkoping, Sweden.
  5. Zecchi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, "Spherical valve plate design in axial piston machines - A novel thermo-elasto-hydrodynamic model to predict the lubricating interface performance," The 8th International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control (ICFP 2013), Apr. 9-11, 2013. Hangzhou, China, pp. 325 - 329
  6. Kalbfleisch, P., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, "Noise Reduction in Hydraulic Axial-Piston Pumps and Motors," Proceedings of the International Sci-Tech Conference “Machine Dynamics and Vibro Acoustics”, Samara, Russia, pp. 209-210.
  7. Schenk, A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, "The influence of swashplate elastohydrodynamic deformation," Proc. of the 7th FPNI PhD Symposium, Jun. 27-30, 2012. Reggio Emilia, Italy, pp 611 - 632
  8. Zecchi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, "An investigation of the impact of micro surface shaping on the cylinder block/valve plate inter-face performance through a novel thermo-elasto-hydrodynamic model," Proc. of the 7th FPNI PhD Symposium, Jun. 27-30, 2012. Reggio Emilia, Italy, pp 589 - 610
  9. Kim, D., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, "Valve plate optimization focusing on noise reduction in the axial piston machine with high volumetric efficiency," Proc. of the 7th FPNI PhD Symposium, Jun. 27-30, 2012. Reggio Emilia, Italy, pp 571 - 588.
  10. Zecchi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, "A Novel Fluid Structure Interaction Model for the Cylinder Block/Valve Plate Interface of Axial Piston Machines," Proceedings of the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power, 2011, NCFP I11-9.2
  11. Schenk, A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, "Design and Optimization of the Slipper-Swashplate Interface Using an Advanced Fluid Structure Interaction Model," Proceedings of the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power, 2011, NCFP I11-4.2
  12. Pelosi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, "The Influence of Pressure and Thermal Deformation on the Piston/Cylinder Interface Film Thickness," Proceedings of the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power, 2011, NCFP I11-9.3
  13. Pelosi, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2009, "A Novel Fluid-structure Interaction Model for Lubricating Gaps of Piston Machines," Proceedings of the Fifth Fluid Structure Interaction Conference, eds. C.A. Brebbia, WIT Press, Southampton, pp. 13-24, 2009
  14. Baker, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2009, "Advanced surface design for reducing power losses in axial piston machines," Proceedings 11th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, SICFP’09, June 2-4, 2009, Linköping, Sweden
  15. Huang, C., and Ivantysynova, M., 2006, "An advanced gap flow model considering piston micro motion and elastohydrodynamic effect," Proc. of the 4th FPNI PhD symposium, Sarasota, FL, USA, pp. 181-196.
  16. Ivantysynova, M., Seeniraj, G., Huang, C., 2005, "Comparison of different valve plate designs focusing on oscillating forces and flow pulsation," Proc. 9th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, Linköping, Sweden, 2005, electronic proceedings only.
  17. Ivantysynova, M., and Huang, C., 2005, "Thermal Analysis in Axial Piston Machines using CASPAR," Proc. of the Sixth International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control, Hangzhou, China, pp. 573-578.
  18. Ivantysynova, M., 2003, "EHD-basiertes Simulationsmodell für die gekoppelten Tribosysteme von Verdrängermaschinen," 44. Tribologie-Fachtagung, Göttingen, Volume 2, pp. 46/1-46/14..
  19. Lasaar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2002, "Advanced gap design - basis for innovative displacement machines," Proc. of the 3rd International Fluid Power Conference (3. IFK), Aachen, Germany, Vol. 2, pp. 215 - 230.
  20. Ivantysynova, M., 2001, "Energy Losses of Modern Displacement Machines - a New Approach of Modelling," Proc. 7th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, Linköping, Sweden, 2001, Vol. 1, pp. 377 - 395.
  21. Lasaar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2001, "Gap geometry Variations in Displacement Machines and their Effect on the Energy Dissipation," Proc. of 5th International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control (ICFP'2001), Hangzhou, China, pp. 296 - 301.
  22. Ivantysynova, M., 1999, "Ways for Efficiency Improvements of Modern Displacement Machines," Proc. 6th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, Tampere, Finland, pp. 77-92
  23. Ivantysynova, M., 1999, "Computer Aided Design of Displacement Machines," Proc. International Workshop on Computer Software for Design, Analysis and Control of Fluid Power Systems, Trondheim, Norway.
  24. Wieczorek, U., and Ivantysynova, M., 1998, "Computer Aided Optimization of Bearing and Sealing Gaps in Hydrostatic Machines - A CAE Tool for Design Engineers," Proc.1st. Bratislavian Fluid Power Symposium, Casta-Pila, Slovakia, pp. 37 - 45.
  25. Olems, L., and Ivantysynova, M., 1998, "Investigation of the cylinder /piston temperature behaviour in axial piston pumps," Proc.1st. Bratislavian Fluid Power Symposium, Casta-Pila, Slovakia, pp. 29 -36.
  26. Lasaar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 1998, "A new test rig for measuring friction forces in swash plate type axial piston pumps," Proc.1st. Bratislavian Fluid Power Symposium, Casta-Pila, Slovakia, pp. 59- 69.

Journal Papers

  1. Pan, D. and Vacca, A., 2023, "Modeling of Crescent-Type Internal Gear Pumps Considering Gear Radial Micromotion," Chem. Eng. Technol., 46:128 - 136. doi:10.1002/ceat.202200419 online version

Conference Papers

  1. Pan, D., and Vacca, A., 2022, “Modeling of Crescent-Type Internal Gear Pumps Considering Gear Radial Micromotion,” 13th International Fluid Power Converence (13th IFK), June 13-15, 2022, Aachen, Germany.
  2. Pan, D., and Vacca, A., 2019, “A Numerical Method for the Analysis of the Theoretical Flow in Crescent-Type Internal Gear Machines with Involute Tooth Profile,” ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct. 7-9, 2019, Sarasota, FL, USA.

Journal Papers

  1. Mistry, Z., Vacca, A., Uppaluri, S.K., 2024, "Modeling and experimental validation of twin lip balanced vane pump considering micromotions, contact mechanics, and lubricating interfaces," Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, Vol. 133, doi:10.1016/j.simpat.2024.102914 online version

Journal Papers

  1. Tian, X., Guo, X., Stump, P., Vacca, A., Fiorati, S., Pintore, F., 2024, "A pressure control method for increasing the energy efficiency of the hydraulic system powering agricultural implements," Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, 0(0), DOI:10.1177/09596518241227250 online version
  2. Qu, S., Zappaterra, F., Vacca, A., Busquets, E., 2023, "An Electrified Boom Actuation System with Energy Regeneration Capability Driven by a Novel Electro-Hydraulic Unit," Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 293, DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117443 online version
  3. Bertolin, M. and Vacca, A., 2022, "A Power-Split Hybrid Transmission to Drive Conventional Hydraulic Valve Controlled Architectures in Off-road Vehicles," JFPS International Journal of Fluid Power Systems, Vol. 15, Iss. 2, pp 62-70, DOI:10.5739/jfpsij.15.62 online version
  4. Guo, X., Lengacher, J., Vacca, A., 2022, "A Variable Pressure Multi-Pressure Rail System Design for Agricultural Applications," Energies, 15, 6173., DOI:10.3390/en15176173 online version
  5. Guo, X., Vacca, A., 2021, "Advanced Design and Optimal Sizing of Hydrostatic Transmission Systems," Actuators, 10(9), 243., DOI:10.3390/act10090243 online version
  6. Bertolin, M., Vacca, A., 2021, "An Energy Efficient Power-Split Hybrid Transmission System to Drive Hydraulic Implements in Construction Machines," Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control., Vol. 143, No. 10, pp. 101005, DOI:10.1115/1.4051035 online version
  7. Tian, X., Stump, P., Vacca, A., Fiorati, S., Pintore, F., 2021, "Power Saving Solutions for Pre-Compensated Load-Sensing Systems on Mobile Machines," Transactions of the ASABE., Vol. 64, No. 5, pp. 1435-1448, DOI:10.13031/trans.14376 online version
  8. Qu, S., Fassbender, D., Vacca, A., Busquets, E., 2021, "A Cost-Effective Electro-Hydraulic Actuator Solution with Open Circuit Architecture," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 22, Issue 2, pp. 233-258, DOI:10.13052/ijfp1439-9776.2224 online version
  9. Qu, S., Fassbender, D., Vacca, A., Busquets, E., 2020, "A high-efficient solution for electro-hydraulic actuators with energy regeneration capability," Energy, DOI:10.1016/j.energy.2020.119291 online version
  10. Kwon, H., Ivantysynova, M., 2020, "System Characteristics Analysis for Energy Management of Power-Split Hydraulic Hybrids," Energies, 13(7), 1837, DOI:10.3390/en13071837 online version
  11. Stump, P.M., Keller, N., Vacca, A., 2019, "Energy Management of Low-Pressure Systems Utilizing Pump-Unloading Valve and Accumulator," Energies, 12(23), 4423, DOI:10.3390/en12234423 online version
  12. Marinaro, G., Xu, Z., Chen, Z., Li C., Mao Y., Vacca, A., 2018, "The PurdueTracer: An Energy-Efficient Human-Powered Hydraulic Bicycle with Flexible Operation and Software Aids," Energies, 11, 305, DOI:10.3390/en11020305 online version
  13. Padovani, D., and Ivantysynova, M., 2016, “Investigation of an Energy Efficient Hydraulic Propulsion System for a Railway Machine,” Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control , Vol. 138, Issue 3, 031009-1-9. doi:10.1115/1.4032223
  14. Altare, G., Vacca, A., 2015, "A Design Solution for Efficient and Compact Electro-Hydraulic Actuators, Dynamics and Vibroacoustics of Machines" (DVM2014), Procedia Engineering, 106 ( 2015 ), 8 – 16. online version
  15. Daher, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, “Energy Analysis of an Original Steering Technology that Saves Fuel and Boosts Efficiency,” Energy Conversion and Management , Vol. 86, pp. 1059-1068
  16. Ritelli, G.F., Vacca, A., 2013, "Energetic and Dynamic Impact of Counterbalance Valves in Fluid Power Machines," Energy Conversion and Management (Elsevier), 76 (2013) pp. 701-711.) online version
  17. Kumar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, “An Instantaneous Optimization Based Power Management Strategy to Reduce Fuel Consumption in Hydraulic Hybrids,” International Journal of Fluid Power , Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 15-25.
  18. Casoli, P., Greco, M., Vacca, A., Lettini, A., 2011, "Sistema telemetrico per l’acquisizione della pressione nel vano" (in Italian), Oleodinamica e Pneumatica, June 2011, Tecniche Nuove, Milano, Italy.
  19. Vacca, A., Bottazzi, A., 2009, "Tecniche RSM per progettare una valvola limitatrice di pressione" (in Italian), Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano, n. 7 Luglio 2009
  20. Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., Bonati, F., 2008, "An Inclusive, System-Oriented Approach for the Study and the Design of Hydrostatic Transmissions: The Case of an Articulated Boom Lift," presented at 2008 SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition, October 7 - 9, 2008 Rosemont, IL, USA. Published in SAE Int. Journal of Commercial Vehicles vol. 1, April 2009 pp. 488-494 online version
  21. Bonati, F., Franzoni, G., Vacca, A., 2007, "Trasmissioni Idrostatiche per Piattaforme Aeree Articolate" (in Italian), Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano. N. 11 Dicembre 2007. Published also in Fluid – Trasmissioni di Potenza n. 3 Maggio 2008
  22. Casappa,R., Casoli,P., Vacca, A., 2003, "Gruppo di potenza per decespugliatore agricolo" (in Italian), Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano. N. 10 Novembre 2003.
  23. Ivantysynova, M., 1994, ”Flugzeug-Systemtechnik an der Technischen Universität Hamburg-Harburg,” O+P Ölhydraulik und Pneumatik 38 (1994) 5, pp. 262 - 269.

Conference Papers

  1. Bertolin, M., and Vacca, A., 2022, “A Parametric Study on Architectures Using Common-Pressure Rail Systems and Multi-Chamber Cylinders”, 2022 IEEE Global Fluid Power Society PhD Symposium, Oct. 2022, Naples, Italy.
  2. Guo, X., Madau, R., Lengacher, J.J., Vacca, A., and Cardoso, R., 2022, “Multi-Pressure Rail System Design with Variable Pressure Control Strategy,” 13th International Fluid Power Converence (13th IFK), June 13-15, 2022, Aachen, Germany.
  3. Qu, S., Zappaterra, F., Vacca, A., Liu, Z., and Busquets, E., 2022, “Design and Verification of An Open-Circuit Electro-Hydraulic Actuator System with An Integrated Electro-Hydraulic Unit,” 13th International Fluid Power Converence (13th IFK), June 13-15, 2022, Aachen, Germany.
  4. Bertolin, M., and Vacca, A., 2021, “A Power-Split Hybrid Transmission to Drive Conventional Hydraulic Valve Controlled Architectures in Off-Road Vehicles: The Case of a Mini-Excavator,” Proceedings of the 11th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, Oct. 12-13, 2021, Hakodate, Japan.
  5. Qu, S., Fassbender, D., Vacca, A., and Busquets, E., 2021, “Development of A Lumped-Parameter Thermal Model for Electro-Hydraulic Actuators,” The 10th International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control (ICFP 2021) , Apr. 11-13, 2021, Hangzhou, China. online version
  6. Qu, S., Fassbender, D., Vacca, A., and Busquets, E., 2020, “Formulation, Design and Experimental Verification of an Open Circuit Electro-Hydraulic Actuator,” 2020 Global Fluid Power Society PhD Symposium , Oct. 19-21, 2020, Guilin, China. online version
  7. Qu, S., Fassbender, D., Vacca, A., Busquets, E., and U. Neumann., 2020, “A Closed Circuit Electro-Hydraulic Actuator With Energy Recuperation Capability,” 12th International Fluid Power Conference (12th IFK). , Oct. 12-14, 2020, Dresden, Germany, Volume 1 - Symposium. pp. 89-98. DOI:10.25368/2020.16
  8. Tian, X., Vacca, A., Fiorati, S., Pintore, F., 2019, “An Analysis of the Energy Consumption in the High-Pressure System of an Agricultural Tractor through Modeling and Experiment,” 77th International Conference on Agricultural Engineering , Nov 8-9, 2019, Hannover, Germany, pp. 9-18.
  9. Tian, X., Gomez, J.C., Vacca, A., Fiorati, S., Pintore, F., 2019, “Analysis of Power Distribution in the Hydraulic Remote System of Agricultural Tractors Through Modelling and Simulations,” ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct. 7-9, 2019, Sarasota, FL, USA., DOI:10.1115/FPMC2019-1686 online version
  10. Jenkins, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2018, “An Empirically Derived Pressure Compensation Control System for a Variable Displacement Vane Pump,” Proceedings of the ASME/BATH 2018 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC 2018) , Bath, UK:ASME, p.V001T01A027. doi:10.1115/FPMC2018-8857
  11. Keller, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2017, “A New Approach to Sizing Low-Pressure Systems,” Proceedings of the ASME/BATH 2017 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC 2017) , October 16-19, 2017, Sarasota, FL, USA. FPMC2017-4344
  12. Jenkins, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2016, “Investigation of Instability of a Pressure Compensated Vane Pump,” Proceedings of the 9th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium on Fluid Power , October 26-28, 2016, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. FPNI2016-1535.
  13. Chawla, P., Jenkins, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, “Test Rig Design for Compact Variable Displacement Vane Pump,” The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium , Paper 120.
  14. Sprengel, M., Bleazard, T., Haria, H., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, “Implementation of a Novel Hydraulic Hybrid Powertrain in a Sports Utility Vehicle,” Proceedings of the 2014 IFAC Workshop on Engine and Powertrain Control, Simulation and Modeling , Aug. 23-26, 2015. Columbus, OH, USA.
  15. Sprengel, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, “Recent Developments in a Novel Blended Hydraulic Hybrid Transmission,” SAE 2014 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress , Oct. 7-9 2014, Rosemont, IL, USA. SAE Technical Paper 2014-01-2399.
  16. Daher, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, “New Steering Concept for Wheel Loaders,” Proceedings of the 9th International Fluid Power Conference (9IFK) , Mar. 24-26, 2014. Aachen, Germany, Vol 1. pp.224-235
  17. Padovani, D., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, “Energy Efficient Hydraulic Rotary Drive: Analysis and Comparison of Two Different Displacement Controlled Solutions,” Proceedings of the 8th FPNI PhD Symposium , Lappeenranta, Finland.
  18. Sprengel, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, “Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing of a Novel Blended Hydraulic Hybrid Transmission,” Proceedings of the 8th FPNI PhD Symposium . Lappeenranta, Finland.
  19. Daher, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, “Pump Controlled Steer-by-Wire System,” SAE 2013 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress , Oct. 1-3 2013, Rosemont, IL, USA. SAE Technical Paper 2013-01-2349.
  20. Sprengel, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, “Investigation and Energetic Analysis of a Novel Hydraulic Hybrid Architecture for On-Road Vehicles,” Proceedings of the 13th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power (SICFP2013) . Jun. 3-5, 2013. Linkoping, Sweden.
  21. Hippalgaonkar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, “A Series-Parallel Hydraulic Hybrid Mini-Excavator with Displacement Controlled Actuators,” Proceedings of the 13th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power (SICFP2013) . Jun. 3-5, 2013. Linkoping, Sweden.
  22. Daher, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, “Novel Energy-Saving Steer-by-Wire System for Articulated Steering Vehicles: A Compact Wheel Loader Case Study,” Proceedings of the 13th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power (SICFP2013) . Jun. 3-5, 2013. Linkoping, Sweden.
  23. Sprengel, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, “Coupling Displacement Controlled Actuation with Power Split Transmissions in Hydraulic Hybrid Systems for Off-Highway Vehicles,” Bath Workshop on Power Transmission and Motion Control PTMC 2012 , Bath, UK, pp. 505-517.
  24. Sprengel, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, “Novel Transmission Configuration for Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles,” Proceedings of the International Sci-Tech Conference “Machine Dynamics and Vibro Acoustics” , Samara, Russia, pp. 207-209.
  25. Daher, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, “Electro-hydraulic energy-saving power steering systems of the future,” Proc. of the 7th FPNI PhD Symposium , Jun. 27-30, 2012. Reggio Emilia, Italy, pp 929 - 952.
  26. Sprengel, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, “Energy saving system architecture for hydraulic hybrid off-highway vehicles,” Proceedings of the 7th FPNI PhD Symposium , Jun. 27-30, 2012. Reggio Emilia, Italy, pp 517 - 533.
  27. Zimmerman, J., Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, “40% Fuel Savings by Displacement Control Leads to Lower Working Temperatures - A Simulation Study and Measurements,” Proceedings of the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power 2011 . Las Vegas, NV, USA. NCFP I11-27.2. pp. 693-701
  28. Cross, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, “Practical Considerations for Pump / Motor Selection in Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles,” Proceedings of the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power 2011 , NCFP I11-2.3
  29. Zimmerman, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, “Hybrid Displacement Controlled Multi-Actuator Hydraulic Systems,” Proceedings of the 12th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power , May 18-20 2011, Tampere, Finland, pp 217 - 233.
  30. Kumar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2010, “The Hydraulic Hybrid Alternative for Toyota Prius - A Power Management Strategy for Improved Fuel Economy,” Proceedings of the 7th International Fluid Power Conference Aachen 2010 (7IFK) , Vol. 2, pp. 329-341
  31. Klop, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2010, “Sound Intensity Measurements to Investigate Noise Generation of Hydrostatic Transmissions,” Proceedings of the 7th International Fluid Power Conference Aachen 2010 (7IFK) , Vol. 2, 229-242
  32. Zimmerman, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2010, “Reduction of Engine and Cooling Power by Displacement Control,” Proc. of the 6th FPNI PhD Symposium , West Lafayette, USA, pp 339 - 352.
  33. Kumar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2010, “Investigation of Various Power Management Strategies for a Class of Hydraulic Hybrid Powertrains: Theory and Experiments,” Proc. of the 6th FPNI PhD Symposium , West Lafayette, USA, pp 87 - 99.
  34. Zimmerman, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2009, “Effect of Installed Hydraulic Corner Power on the Energy Consumption and Performance of Multi-Actuator Displacement Controlled Mobile Machines,” Bath ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC2009) , [DSCC2009-2781].
  35. Kumar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2009, “An Optimal Power Management Strategy for Hydraulic Hybrid Output Coupled Power-Split Transmission,” Bath ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC2009) , [DSCC2009-2780].
  36. Klop, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2009, “A Method of Characteristics Based Coupled Pump/Line Model to Predict Noise Sources of Hydrostatic Transmissions,” Bath ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC2009) , [DSCC2009-2779].
  37. Klop, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, “Investigation of Noise Source Reduction Strategies in Hydrostatic Transmissions,” Proc. of the 5th FPNI PhD Symposium , Cracow, Poland, pp. 63-76.
  38. Klop, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, “Influence of Line Length Concerning Noise Source Generation in Hydrostatic Transmissions,” 2008 SAE International Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition , Rosemont, IL, USA. SAE Technical Paper 2008-01-2722.
  39. Kumar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, “Towards and Optimal Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Hydraulic Powertrains Based on Output-Coupled Power Split Principle,” Proc. of the 5th FPNI PhD Symposium , Cracow, Poland, pp. 41-51.
  40. Vacca, A., Greco, M., Fornaciari, A., 2008, "A Methodology for the Development of a Relief, Anti-Shock and Anti-Cavitation Cartridge Valve," 6IFK Internationales Fluidtechnisches Kolloquium, 31 March – 2 April 2008, Dreden (Germany).
  41. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., 2007, "Design Optimization of a Special Relief Valve with Response Surface Methodology," PTMC 2007, Bath Symposium on Power Transmission & Motion Control, September 12-14, 2007, Bath, UK.
  42. Krauss, A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2004, Power Split Transmissions Versus Hydrostatic Multiple Motor Concepts - A Comparative Analysis. Proceedings of the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition . Chicago, IL, SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-2627.
  43. Rahmfeld, R., Ivantysynova, M., and Weber, J., 2004, “Displacement Controlled Wheel Loader - a simple and clever Solution,” Proc. of the 4th International Fluid Power Conference (4. IFK) , Dresden, Germany, Vol. 2, pp. 183 - 196.
  44. Rahmfeld, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2003, “Energy saving hydraulic displacement controlled linear actuators for industrial applications and mobile machine systems,” LDIA Birmingham, UK, pp. 105-110.
  45. Ivantysynova, M. et al. 2003, “IBIS -Advanced multi-functional machinery for outdoor applications,” 18th International Conference on Hydraulics and Pneumatics . Prague, Czech Republic, pp. 137 - 149.
  46. Rahmfeld, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2003, “New Displacement Controlled Linear Actuator Technology - A Suitable Control Element for Active Oscillation Damping,” The Eight Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power , Tampere, Finland, pp. 1139 - 1154.
  47. Ivantysynova, M., and Ossyra, J.C., 2002, “Hardware in-the-loop test environment for vehicle driveline control optimization,” Proc. of Fourth International Conference on Machine Automation ICMA'02 , Tampere, Finland, pp. 57-65.
  48. Ivantysynova, M., 2002, “Displacement Controlled Actuator Technology - Future for Fluid Power in Aircraft and other Applications,” Proc. of the 3rd International Fluid Power Conference (3. IFK) , Aachen, Germany, Vol. 2, pp. 425 - 440.
  49. Rahmfeld, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2001, “Displacement Controlled Linear Actuator with Differential Cylinder - A Way to Save Primary Energy in Mobile Machines,” Proc. of 5th International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control (ICFP'2001) , Hangzhou, China, pp. 316 - 322.
  50. Rahmfeld, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2000, Energiesparender geregelter Linearantrieb mit Differentialzylinder. Proc. 2. International Fluid Power Conference IFK Dresden , Germany, Vol. 1, pp. 191 - 206.
  51. Grabbel, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 1999, “Integrated Servo Joint Actuators for Robotic Applications,” 6th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power , Tampere, Finland, pp. 1253 - 1266.
  52. Rahmfeld, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 1998, “Energy saving hydraulic actuators for mobile machnies,” Proc.1st. Bratislavian Fluid Power Symposium , Casta-Pila, Slovakia, pp. 47 - 57.
  53. Grabbel, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 1998, “Hydraulic servo joint actuators for mobile manipulators,” Proc.1st. Bratislavian Fluid Power Symposium , Casta-Pila, Slovakia, pp. 21- 28.
  54. Ivantysynova, M., und Grabbel, J., 1998, “Hydraulic Joint Servo Actuators for Heavy Duty Manipulators and Robots,” Proc. 2nd. International Conference on Machine Automation ICMA Tampere , Finland, pp. 729-742.
  55. Ivantysynova, M., 1998, “Neue Aktuatorprinzipien für Schwerlastmanipulatoren und Roboter,” Proc. 16th International Conference on Hydraulics and Pneumatics , Brno Czech Republic.
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  57. Ivantysynova, M., 1995, “Der Platz der Fluidtechnik in Flugzeugsystemen - eine neue Studienrichtung an der TU Hamburg-Harburg,” Proc. 10. Fachtagung Hydraulik und Pneumatik , Dresden, Germany, pp. 48 - 55.
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Journal Papers

  1. Madau, R., Vacca, A., 2023, "An active oscillation reduction method for off-highway front loaders," Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 237(6):1015-1031, DOI: 10.1177/09596518221145978 online version
  2. Madau, R., Vacca, A., and Pintore, F., 2022, "Energy Saving on a Full-Size Wheel Loader Through Variable Load Sense Margin Control," ASME. J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control, Vol. 144(3): 031003, DOI: 10.1115/1.4052821 online version
  3. Madau, R., Colombara, D., Alexander, A., Vacca, A., and Mazza, L., 2021, "An online estimation algorithm to predict external forces acting on a front-end loader," Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, DOI: 10.1177/09596518211005583 online version
  4. Sciancalepore, A., Vacca, A., Weber, S., 2021, "An Energy-Efficient Method for Controlling Hydraulic Actuators Using Counterbalance Valves With Adjustable Pilot," Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 143, 111007, DOI: 10.1115/1.4051643 online version
  5. Jenkins, R.P., Ivantysynova, M., 2019, "An Electrohydraulic Pressure Compensation Control System for an Automotive Vane Pump Application," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 20(3), DOI: 10.13052/ijfp1439-9776.2034 online version
  6. Williams, K., Ivantysynova, M., 2019, "Approximate Stochastic Differential Dynamic Programming for Hybrid Vehicle Energy Management," ASME. J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control, Vol. 141(5), pp. 051003, DOI: 10.1115/1.4042253 online version
  7. Alexander, A., Vacca, A., 2017, "Longitudinal Vehicle Dynamics Model for Construction Machines with Experimental Validation," International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 14(4), pp. 4616-4633, DOI: 10.15282/ijame.14.4.2017.3.0364 online version
  8. Alexander, A., Vacca, A., Cristofori, D., 2017, "Active vibration damping in hydraulic construction machinery," Procedia Engineering 176 (2017) 514–528, DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.02.351 online version
  9. Bianchi, R., Ritelli, G., Vacca, A., 2017, "Payload oscillation reduction in load-handling machines: A frequency-based approach," Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 231(3) 199–212, DOI: 10.1177/0959651817692485 online version
  10. Cristofori, D., Vacca, A., 2015, "Controllo di Macchine Idrauliche Mirato alla Riduzione delle Vibrazioni" (in Italian), Oleodinamica e Pneumatica, pp. 56-63, December 2015.
  11. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Adaptive Robust Motion Control of an Excavator Hydraulic Hybrid Swing Drive,” SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles , 8(2):568-582, 2015, doi:10.4271/2015-01-2853
  12. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Discontinuous Projection-Based Adaptive Robust Control for Displacement-Controlled Actuators,” ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control , Vol. 137, No. 8, pp. 081007-1-10. doi:10.1115/1.4030064.
  13. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "A Multi-Actuator Displacement-Controlled System with Pump Switching - A Study of the Architecture and Actuator-Level Control,” Transactions of the Japanese Fluid Power System Society , Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 66-75.
  14. Daher, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Yaw stability control of articulated frame off-highway vehicles via displacement controlled steer-by-wire,” Control Engineering Practice , Vol. 45, pp. 46-53.
  15. Daher, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "An Indirect Adaptive Velocity Controller for a Novel Steer-by-Wire System,” ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control , Vol. 136, Issue 5, pp. 051012-1-9.
  16. Ritelli, G.F., Vacca, A., 2013, "Energy Saving Potentials of a Novel Electro-Hydraulic Method to Reduce Oscillations in Fluid Power Machines: The Case of a Hydraulic Crane," SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles, Vol. 6 Issue 2 (October), 12 pages. online version
  17. Cristofori, D., Vacca, A., 2012, "A Novel Pressure-Feedback Based Adaptive Control Method to Damp Instabilities in Hydraulic Machines," Presented at: 2012 SAE Commecial Vehicles Engineering Congress, Oct. 2-3, 2012, Rosemont IL, USA. Selected for publication in: SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 5(2):2012, doi:10.4271/2012-01-2035. online version
  18. Williamson, C., Lee S., and Ivantysynova, M., 2009, "Active Vibration Damping for an Off-Road Vehicle with Displacement Controlled Actuators,” International Journal of Fluid Power , Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 5-16.
  19. Hilaire, A. St., Ossyra J.C., and Ivantysynova, M., 2006, "Pump controlled active roll stabilizer,” International Journal of Fluid Power , Vol. 7 (2006), No.1 March 2006. pp. 27- 40.
  20. Grabbel, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2005, "An investigation of swash plate control concepts for displacement controlled actuators,” International Journal of Fluid Power , Vol. 6 (2005), No. 2, pp.19-36.
  21. Rahmfeld, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2004, "An overview about active oscillation damping of mobile machine structure,” International Journal of Fluid Power , Vol. 5 (2004), No. 2, pp. 5-24.
  22. Ivantysynova, M., and Berg, H., 1999, "Design and testing of a robust linear controller for secondary controlled hydraulic drive,” Journal of Systems and Control Enginering. Special Issue: Control in Fluid Power Systems. Proc. Instn Mech Engrs Vol. 213 Part I, pp. 375-386.
  23. Berg, H., and Ivantysynova, M., 1999, "Robuste Drehzahl- und Drehwinkelregelung verstellbarer Hydromotoren am Konstantdrucknetz,” O+P Ölhydraulik und Pneumatik 43 (1999) 5, pp. 405 - 410.

Conference Papers

  1. Tian, X., Guo, X., Stump, P., etal. 2022, “New Hydraulic Control Technologies for Improving the Energy Efficiency of the Hydraulic System of Agricultural Tractors and Their Implements”, 2022 IEEE Global Fluid Power Society PhD Symposium, Oct. 2022, Naples, Italy. Best Paper Award.
  2. Qu, S., Assaf, H., Vacca, A., Busquets, E., 2022, “Pressure Feedback Control of Electro-Hydraulic Actuators Using Fixed Displacement Hydraulic Machines”, 2022 IEEE Global Fluid Power Society PhD Symposium, Oct. 2022, Naples, Italy.
  3. Sciancalepore, A., Vacca, A., Weber, S., 2022, “Control Strategy of Adjustable Pilot Counterbalance Valves for Efficient Hydraulic Actuation”, ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Sep. 14-16, 2022, Bath, UK.
  4. Madau, R., Vacca, A., 2019, “Active Ride Control for Construction Machines Based on Pressure Feedback.”, ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct. 7-9, 2019, Sarasota, FL, USA., DOI:10.1115/FPMC2019-1649 online version
  5. Banerjee, P., Ivantysynova M., 2018, "Development of a Torque-Based Control Strategy for a Mode-Switching Hydraulic Hybrid Passenger Vehicle," SAE World Congress Experience, April, 2018, Detroit, Michigan, USA. online version
  6. Alexander, A., Sciancalepore, A., Vacca, A., 2018, "Online Controller Setpoint Optimization for Traction Control Systems Applied to Construction Machinery," ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Sep 12-14, 2018, University of Bath, United Kingdom.
  7. Campanini, F., Bianchi, R., Vacca, A., Casoli, P., 2017, "Optimized Control for an Independent Metering Valve with Integrated Diagnostic Features," Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, FPMC 2017, Oct. 16-19, 2017, Sarasota, FL, USA.
  8. Alexander, A., Vacca, A., 2017, "Real-Time Parameter Setpoint Optimization for Electro-Hydraulic Traction Control Systems," Proceedings of 15th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, June 7-9, 2017, Linköping, Sweden.
  9. Bianchi, R., Ritelli, G.F., Vacca, A, 2016, "A Filter-Based Control Approach to Reduce Payload Oscillations in Hydraulic Cranes," Proceedings of the 9th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium on Fluid Power, FPNI 2016, Oct. 26-28, 2016, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
  10. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2016, "Toward Supervisory-Level Control for the Energy Consumption and Performance Optimization of Displacement-Controlled Hydraulic Hybrid Machines," Proceedings of the 10th IFK International Conference on Fluid Power , Dresden, Germany, Vol. 3, pp. 163-174.
  11. Bianchi, R., Alexander, A., Vacca, A., 2016, Active Vibration Damping for Construction Machines Based on Frequency Identification, SAE Technical Paper 2016-01-8121, DOI: 10.4271/2016-01-8121.
  12. Bianchi, R., Ritelli, G.F., Vacca, A., Ruggeri, M., 2015, "A Frequency-Based Methodology for the Reduction of Payload Oscillations in Hydraulic Load Handling Machines," ASME/Bath 2015 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct 12-14, 2015, Chicago, IL, USA.
  13. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Test Bed 1: A Highly Efficient Displacement-Controlled Hydraulic Hybrid Excavator with Pump Switching," Proceedings of the Fluid Power Innovation and Research Conference 2015 , Oct. 13-16, 2015. Chicago, IL, USA.
  14. Padovani, D., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "The Concept of Secondary Controlled Hydraulic Motors Applied to the Propulsion System of a Railway Machine," Proceedings of the 14th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power , May 20-22, 2015. Tampere, Finland.
  15. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Priority-Based Supervisory Controller for a Displacement-Controlled Excavator with Pump Switching," Proceedings of the ASME/Bath 2015 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control . Oct. 12-14, 2015. Chicago, IL, USA.
  16. Bleazard, T., Haria, H., Sprengel, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Optimal Control Based Design and Application of the Blended Hydraulic Hybrid," Proceedings of the ASME/Bath 2015 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control . Oct. 12-14, 2015. Chicago, IL, USA.
  17. Daher, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "A Steer-by-wire System that Enables Remote and Autonomous Operation," SAE 2014 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress , Oct. 7-9 2014, Rosemont, IL, USA. SAE Technical Paper 2014-01-2404.
  18. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "An Adaptive Robust Control for Displacement-controlled End-effectors," Proceedings of the 8th FPNI PhD Symposium , Lappeenranta, Finland. doi:10.1115/FPNI2014-7808.
  19. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "A Robust Multi-Input Multi-Output Control Strategy for the Secondary Controlled Hydraulic Hybrid Swing of a Compact Excavator with Variable Accumulator Pressure," Proceedings of the ASME/BATH 2014 Symposium on Fluid Power & Motion Control . Bath, United Kingdom. doi:10.1115/FPMC2014-7859.
  20. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "The World's First Displacement Controlled Excavator Prototype with Pump Switching - A Study of the Architecture and Control," Proceedings of the 9th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power . Matsue, Japan. pp. 324-331.
  21. Ritelli, G.F., Vacca, A. 2014, "Experimental-Auto-Tuning Method for Active Vibration Damping Controller. The Case Study of a Hydraulic Crane," 9th IFK, Int. Fluid Power Conference, March 24-26, Aachen, Germany.
  22. Daher, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, "System Synthesis and Controller Design of a Novel Pump Controlled Steer-By-Wire System Employing Modern Control Techniques," ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control , Oct. 6-9, 2013, Sarasota, FL, USA. Paper No. FPMC2013-4410.
  23. Sprengel, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, "Control Strategies for a Novel Blended Hydraulic Hybrid Transmission," Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Hydraulics and Pneumatics . Oct. 24-25, 2013. Prague, Czech Republic, pp. 15-22.
  24. Cristofori, D., Vacca, A., 2012, "Adaptive Vibration Damping Method for Hydraulic Machines: The Case of a Hydraulic Crane," 7th FPNI PhD Symposium on Fluid Power, 27-30 June 2012, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  25. Hippalgaonkar, R., Zimmerman, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, "Fuel savings of a mini-excavator through a hydraulic hybrid displacement controlled system," Proceedings of 8th IFK International Conference on Fluid Power , Dresden, Germany, Vol.2, pp.139-154.
  26. Hippalgaonkar, R., Zimmerman, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, "Investigation Of Power Management Strategies For A Multi-Actuator Hydraulic Hybrid Machine System," SAE 2011 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress , Sep 13-14 2011, Rosemont, IL, USA. SAE Technical Paper 2011-01-2273.
  27. Zimmerman, J., Hippalgaonkar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, "Optimal Control for the Series-Parallel Displacement Controlled Hybrid Excavator," ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control , Arlington, VI, USA.
  28. Rose, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2011, "A Study of Pump Control Systems for Smart Pumps," Proceedings of the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power 2011 , NCFP I11-27.1.
  29. Campanella, G., Vacca, A., 2010, "Modeling and Optimization of the Control Strategy for the Hydraulic System of an Articulated Boom Lift," SAE 2010 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, October 5-6, 2010, Rosemont, Illinois, USA SAE Excellence in Oral Presentation Award.
  30. Williamson, C., and Ivantysynova, M., 2010, "Stability and Motion Control of Inertial Loads with Displacement Controlled Hydraulic Actuators," Proc. of the 6th FPNI PhD Symposium , West Lafayette, USA, pp.499-514.
  31. Williams, C., Kumar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "Robust Control for a Dual Stage Power Split Transmission with Energy Recovery," Proceedings of the 6th International Fluid Power Conference Dresden 2008 (6IFK) , Vol. 1, pp. 127-144.
  32. Ivantysynova, M., J-C. Ossyra, J. Liscouet, G. Franzoni and H. Zhang. 2006, "Continuously Variable Transmissions for Truck Applications - Secondary Control versus Power Split," Proc. of the 5th International Fluid Power Conference (5. IFK) , Aachen, Germany, Vol. 3, pp. 25-44.
  33. Ossyra, J-C., and Ivantysynova, M., 2005, "Fuel Savings by Closed Loop Control," IFPE Technical Conference , Las Vegas, USA. Technical Paper NCFP I05-2.1
  34. Osyyra, J.C., and Ivantysynova, M., 2004, Application of a Direct Optimization Procedure for Drive Line Control. Bath Workshop on Power transmission and Motion Control PTMC 2004 , Bath, UK. pp. 53-69.
  35. Rahmfeld, R., and Ivantysynova, M., and Eggers, B. 2004, Active Vibration Damping for Off-Road Vehicles Using Valveless Linear Actuators. Proceedings of the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition. Chicago, IL, USA. SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-2655.
  36. Ossyra, J-C., and Ivantysynova, M., 2004, "Drive Line Control for Off-Road Vehicles Helps to Save Fuel," Proceedings of the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition . Chicago, IL, USA. SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-2673.
  37. Krauss, Th. A., and Ivantysynova, M., 2003, "Control concept for a multiple-motor type hydrostatic transmission," 18th International Conference on Hydraulics and Pneumatics . Prague, Czech Republic, pp. 183 - 194.
  38. Ossyra, J-C., and Ivantysynova, M., 2003, "Robust control for a new hydrostatic driveline control concept," 18th International Conference on Hydraulics and Pneumatics . Prague, Czech Republic, pp. 365 - 376.
  39. Ivantysynova, M., and Ossyra, J.C., 2003, "Control Concept for Hydrostatic Drive Lines," Proc. of 6th International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control (ICFP'2003) , Wuhan, China, pp. 9 - 15.
  40. Grabbel, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2003, "Model Adaptation for Robust Control Design of Hydraulic Joint Servo Actuators," Proc. of 6th International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control (ICFP'2003) , Wuhan, China, pp. 16 - 24.
  41. Grabbel, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2001, "Control Strategies for Joint Integrated Servo Actuators in Mobile Machinery," Proc. 7th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power , Linköping, Sweden, 2001, Vol. 3, pp. 281 - 296.
  42. Ivantysynova, M., and Grabbel, J., 2000, "Control strategies for hydraulic joint servo actuators for mobile robotic applications," Proc. International Conference on Machine Automation ICMA 2000 , Osaka, Japan, pp. 401-408.
  43. Ivantysynova, M., 2000, Displacement Controlled Linear and Rotary Drives for Mobile Machines with Automatic Motion Control. 2000 SAE International OFF-Highway & Powerplant Congress , Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. SAE Technical Papers 2000-01-2562. doi:10.4271/2000-01-2562.
  44. Ivantysynova, M., 1998, "Potential of Secondary Control for Hydraulic Drives Used in Modern Flight Control Systems," Proc. International Conference on Recent Advances in Aerospace Hydraulics , Toulouse, France, pp. 67 - 72.
  45. Berg, H., and Ivantysynova, M., 1998, "Robust Control of Variable Displacement Hydraulic Motors," Proc.1st. Bratislavian Fluid Power Symposium , Casta-Pila, Slovakia, pp. 13 - 20.
  46. Ivantysynova, M., 1998, "Pump Controlled Actuator - a Realistic Alternative for Heavy Duty Manipulators and Robots," International Scientific Forum in Fluid Power Control of Machinery and Manipulators , Cracow, Fluid Power Net Publication (2000), chapter 5, pp. 101 - 123.

Journal Papers

  1. Keller, N., Sciancalepore, A., Vacca, A., 2022, "Demonstrating a condition monitoring process for axial piston pumps with damaged valve plates," Int. J. of Fluid Power, Vol 23, Iss 2, doi:10.13052/IJFP1439-9776.2324 online version
  2. Danes, L., and Vacca, A., 2021, "A frequency domain-based study for fluid-borne noise reduction in hydraulic system with simple passive elements," Int. J. of Hydromechatronics, doi:10.1504/IJHM.2021.10037156 online version
  3. Jenkins, R.P., Ivantysynova, M., 2018, "A Lumped Parameter Vane Pump Model for System Stability Analysis," Int. J. of Hydromechatronics, Vol 1, No.4, pp. 361-383. DOI 10.1504/IJHM.2018.10018394
  4. Ghini, Y., Vacca, A., 2018, "A method to perform prognostics in electro-hydraulic machines: the case of an independent metering controlled hydraulic crane," Int. J. of Hydromechatronics, Vol 1, No.2, pp 197-221.
  5. Kwon, H., Sprengel, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2016, “Thermal modeling of a hydraulic hybrid vehicle transmission based on thermodynamic analysis,” Energy , Vol. 116, pp. 650-660
  6. Cristofori, D., Vacca, A., 2015, " Modeling Hydraulic Actuator Mechanical Dynamics from Pressure Measured at Control Valve Ports," Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, July 2015, Vol 229 n. 6. 1st tier, doi:10.1177/0959651814568366 online version
  7. Cristofori, D., Vacca, A., 2015, "Modeling Hydraulic Actuator Mechanical Dynamics from Pressure Measured at Control Valve Ports," Proc IMechE Part I: J Systems and Control Engineering, July 2015, vol 229 n. 6. online version
  8. Hippalgaonkar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Optimal Power Management for DC Hydraulic Hybrid Multi-Actuator Machines - Part 2: Machine Implementation and Measurement,” ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control , Vol. 138, Issue 5, 051003-1-12, doi:10.1115/1.4032743
  9. Hippalgaonkar, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Optimal Power Management for DC Hydraulic Hybrid Multi-Actuator Machines - Part 1: Theoretical Studies, Modeling and Simulation,” ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control , Vol. 138, Issue 5, 051002-1-23, doi:10.1115/1.4032742
  10. Daher, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "A Virtual Yaw Rate Sensor for Articulated Vehicles Featuring Novel Electro-Hydraulic Steer-by-Wire Technology,” Control Engineering Practice , Vol. 30, pp. 45-54
  11. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, "Temperature Prediction of Displacement Controlled Multi-Actuator Machines,” International Journal of Fluid Power . Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 25-36, doi:10.1080/14399776.2013.10781066.
  12. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Anthony, A., Berta, G.L., 2012, "Modellazione della Valvola di Controllo di un Sollevatore Agricolo" (in Italian), Oleodinamica e Pneumatica, January 2012, Tecniche Nuove, Milano, Italy
  13. Cristofori, D., Vacca, A., 2011, "The Modeling of Electro-Hydraulic Proportional Valves," ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol.134, Issue 2, 021008 (13 pages). online version
  14. Campanella, G., Vacca, A., 2011, "Modellazione numerica di un distributore Flow Sensing" (in Italian), Oleodinamica pneumatica lubrificazione, 52(8), 2011: 46-59. online version
  15. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Berta, G.L., 2009, "A Numerical Procedure for Predicting the Performance of High Pressure Homogenizing Valves," Elsevier SIMPAT journal - Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory 18 (2010) 125–138 online version
  16. Vacca, A., Cerutti, M., 2007, "Analysis and Optimization of a Two-Way Valve Using Response Surface Methodology," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 8, N. 3, November 2007, pp. 43-59. online version
  17. Berta, G.L., Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., Guidetti, M., 2003, "Load Sensing-Prioritätsventile – Model fur die Funktionssimulation" (in German), O+P - Ölhydraulik und Pneumatik - 47 (2003) Nr. 10., Oktober 2003.

Conference Papers

  1. Sciancalepore, A., Vacca, A., Pena, O., and Weber, S.T., 2019, “Lumped Parameter Modeling of Counterbalance Valves Considering the Effect of Flow Forces.”, ASME/Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Oct. 7-9, 2019, Sarasota, FL, USA., DOI:10.1115/FPMC2019-1650 online version
  2. Keller, N., Ivantysynova, M., Vacca, A., 2019, “Classification of Machine Functions: A Hydraulic Excavator Case Study”, The Sixteenth Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, May 22-24, 2019, Tampere, Finland.
  3. Bianchi R., Vacca, A., Campanini F., 2018, "Combining Control and Monitoring in Mobile Machines: The Case of an Hydraulic Crane," The 11th International Fluid Power Conference, 11. IFK, , March 19-21, 2018, Aachen, Germany.
  4. Kwon, H., Keller, N., and Ivantysynova, M., 2018, "Thermal Management of Open and Closed Circuit Hydraulic Hybrids – A Comparison Study," Proceedings of the 11th IFK International Fluid Power Conference , March 19-21,2018, Aachen, Germany, Vol.3, pp.14-26.
  5. Jenkins, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2018, "A Semi-Empirical Lumped Parameter Model of a Pressure Compensated Vane Pump," Proceedings of the 11th IFK International Fluid Power Conference , March 19-21,2018, Aachen, Germany, Vol. 1, pp. 168-181.
  6. Kwon, H., and Ivantysynova, M., 2017, "System and Thermal Modeling for a Novel On-Road Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle by Comparison with Measurements in The Vehicle," Proceedings of the ASME/BATH 2017 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC 2017) , October 16-19, 2017, Sarasota, FL, USA. FPMC2017-4303
  7. Padovani, D., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Simulation and Analysis of Non-Hybrid Displacement-Controlled Hydraulic Propulsion Systems Suitable for Railway Applications," Proceedings of the ASME/Bath 2015 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control . Oct. 12-14, 2015. Chicago, IL, USA.
  8. Ramos, I., Sprengel, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2015, "Simulation, Control and Testing of Advanced Hydraulic Hybrid Transmissions," The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium , Paper 104.
  9. Sprengel, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2014, "Investigation and Energetic Analysis of a Novel Blended Hydraulic Hybrid Power Split Transmission," Proceedings of the 9th International Fluid Power Conference (9IFK) , Mar. 24-26, 2014. Aachen, Germany, Vol 1. pp.140-151
  10. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2013, "Thermal-hydraulic Behavior Prediction of a Valve Controlled Wheel Loader," Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Hydraulics and Pneumatics . Prague, Czech Republic. pp. 23-31
  11. Busquets, E., and Ivantysynova, M., 2012, "Cooling power reduction of displacement controlled multi-actuator machines," Proceedings of the 7th FPNI PhD Symposium . Reggio Emilia, Italy. pp 453 - 466.
  12. Cristofori, D., Vacca, A., 2011, "Electro-Hydraulic Proportional Valve Modeling Comprehending Magnetic Hysteresis," IFPE2011, 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power, March 22-26 2011, Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
  13. Klop, R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2010, "Validation of a Coupled Pump-Motor-Line Model to Predict Noise Sources of Hydrostatic Transmissions," Proc. of the 6th FPNI PhD Symposium , West Lafayette, USA, pp.665-680.
  14. Anthony, A., Casoli, P., Vacca, A., 2010, "Analysis of a Tractor Rear Hitch Control System," 6th FPNI – PhD Symposium, June 15-19, 2010, West Lafayette (IN), USA.
  15. Cristofori D., Vacca A., 2010, "Analysis of the Dynamics of a Proportional Valve Operated by an Electronic Controller," 6th FPNI – PhD Symposium, June 15-19, 2010, West Lafayette (IN), USA.
  16. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Anthony, A., Berta, G.L., 2010, "Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Hydraulic Circuit for the Rear Hitch Control in Agricultural Tractors," 7IFK International Fluid Power Conference, 22-24 March 2010, Aachen, Germany.
  17. Williamson, C., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "Pump Mode Prediction for Four-quadrant Velocity Control of Valveless Hydraulic Actuators," Proceedings of the 7th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power , Toyama 2008, Vol. 2, pp. 323-328.
  18. Williamson, C., Zimmerman, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "Efficiency Study of an Excavator Hydraulic System Based on Displacement-Controlled Actuators," Bath ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC2008) , pp. 291-307.
  19. Zimmerman, J., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "The Effect of System Pressure Level on the Energy Consumption of Displacement Controlled Actuator Systems," Proc. of the 5th FPNI PhD Symposium , Cracow, Poland, pp. 77-92.
  20. Williams, K., and Ivantysynova, M., 2008, "Towards and Optimal Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Hydraulic Powertrains Based on Dual Stage Power Split Principle," Proc. of the 5th FPNI PhD Symposium , Cracow, Poland, pp. 27-40.
  21. Williamson, C., and Ivantysynova, M., 2007, "The Effect of Pump Efficiency on Displacement-Controlled Actuator Systems," Proc. of the Tenth Scandinavian International conference on Fluid Power (SICFP'07) , Tampere, Finland. Vol. 2, pp. 301-326.
  22. Klop, R., Williams, K., Dyminski, D., Ivantysynova, M., 2007, "A simulation study to reduce noise of compact power-split-drive transmissions," 2007. Proc. of the 20th Power Transmission and Motion Control Symposium (PTMC 2007) , Bath, England, United Kingdom. pp. 83-102.
  23. Kumar, R., Ivantysynova, M., and Williams, K. 2007, "Study of Energetic Characteristics in Power Split Drives for on Highway Trucks and Wheel Loaders," 2007 SAE International Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress , Chicago, IL, USA. SAE Technical Paper 2007-01-4193.
  24. Zimmerman, J., Pelosi, M., Williamson, C., and Ivantysynova, M., 2007, "Energy Consumption of an LS Excavator Hydraulic System," 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition , Seattle, WA, USA. IMECE2007-42267.
  25. Carl, B., Williams, K., and Ivantysynova, M., 2006, "Comparison of Operational Characteristics in Power Split Continuously Variable Transmissions," 2006 SAE International Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress , Chicago, IL, USA. SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-3468.
  26. Vacca, A. 2006, "Proposal of a Load Sensing Two-Way Valve Model, Applying “ Design Of Experiments” Techniques to Simulations," IMECE2006, 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 2006, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
  27. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Longeri, M., Berta, G.L., 2006, "CFD analysis of a homogenizing valve in presence of cavitation," SIMS2006, The 47th Conference on Simulation and Modelling, 27-29 September 2006, Helsinki, Finland.
  28. Eggers, B., Rahmfeld, R., Ivantysynova, M., 2005, "An energetic comparison between valveless and valve controlled active vibration damping for off-road vehi-cles," 6th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power . Tsukuba, Japan. pp. 275-283.
  29. Oppermann, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2005, "In-Field Tests of a Modular Condi-tion Monitoring System using an Experimental Off-Road Vehicle," Proc. 9th Scan-dinavian International Conference on Fluid Power , Linköping, Sweden, 2005, electronic proceedings only.
  30. Berta, G.L., Casoli,P., Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., 2004, "Modello di simulazione di una speciale valvola limitatrice di pressione" (in Italian), 59° Congresso Annuale ATI, Genova 14-17 Settembre 2004.
  31. Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., Casoli, P., 2004, "Experimental investigation on a hydraulic special pressure control valve," 3rd Fluid Power Net International PhD Symposium, Technical University of Catalonia, Terrassa – Spain, 30th June – 2nd July 2004.
  32. Franzoni, G., Vacca, A., Casoli, P., 2004, "A numerical model for the simulation of a special poppet valve," 3rd Fluid Power Net International PhD Symposium, Technical University of Catalonia, Terrassa – Spain, 30th June – 2nd July 2004.
  33. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., 2004, "Analisi Sperimentale di una Speciale Valvola Limitatrice di Pressione" (in Italian), MIS-MAC-VIII, Metodi di Sperimentazione nelle Macchine, 28 Maggio 2004.
  34. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., 2003, "A numerical model for simulation of “ load sensing” spool valves," The 18th International Conference on Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Prague, Czech Republic, September 30 – October 1, 2003.
  35. Oppermann, M., and Ivantysynova, M., 2003, "Thermodynamic Measurement for Modular Condition Monitoring Systems of Mobile Hydrostatic Machines," 18th International Conference on Hydraulics and Pneumatics . Prague, Czech Republic, pp. 94 - 108.
  36. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Berta, G.L., 2003, "Analisi numerica e sperimentale di un sistema di iniezione per piccoli motori Diesel" (in Italian), “58° Congresso Annuale ATI”, Padova - S.Martino di Castrozza (TN), 8-12 Settembre 2003.
  37. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., Berta, G.L., 2003, "Un modello per la simulazione del funzionamento di valvole prioritarie “load sensing”" (in Italian), “58° Congresso Annuale ATI”, Padova - S.Martino di Castrozza (TN), 8-12 Settembre 2003.
  38. Mikeska, D., and Ivantysynova, M., 2002, "Virtual prototyping of power split drives," Proc. Bath Workshop on Power Transmission and Motion Control PTMC 2002 , Bath, UK, pp. 95-111.

Journal Papers

  1. Mistry, Z., Vacca, A., 2023, "Cavitation Modeling Using Lumped Parameter Approach Accounting for Bubble Dynamics and Mass Transport Through the Bubble Interface," ASME. J. Fluids Eng. August 2023; 145(8): 081401, DOI:10.1115/1.4062135 online version
  2. Ransegnola, T., Sadeghi, F., Vacca, A., 2020, "An Efficient Cavitation Model for Compressible Fluid Film Bearings," Tribology Transactions, DOI:10.1080/10402004.2020.1853864 online version
  3. Shah, Y. G., Vacca, A., Dabiri, S., 2018, "Air Release and Cavitation Modeling with a Lumped Parameter Approach Based on the Rayleigh–Plesset Equation: The Case of an External Gear Pump," Energies, 11(12), 3472, DOI:10.3390/en11123472 online version
  4. Rituraj, Vacca, A., 2018, "Modeling the flow of Non-Newtonian Fluids Through Sharp Orifices," ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering, 140(5), DOI:10.1115/1.4038659 online version
  5. Pan, J., Cheng, Y., Vacca, A., Yang, J., 2015, "Effect of Temperature on Grease Flow Properties in Pipes," Tribology Transactions, DOI: 10.1080/10402004.2015.1093205 online version
  6. Zhou, J., Vacca, A., Manhartsgruber, B., 2013, "A Novel Approach for the Prediction of Dynamic Features of Air Release and Absorption in Hydraulic Oils," ASME Journal of Fluid Engineering, Vol. 135(9), September 091305 (8 pages). online version
  7. Vacca, A., Klop R., and Ivantysynova, M., 2010, "A Numerical Approach for The Evaluation of The Effects of Air Release And Vapour Cavitation on Effective Flow Rate of Axial Piston Machines," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 33-46.
  8. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., Berta, G.L., 2006, "Modelling of fluid properties in hydraulic positive displacement machines," Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory 14 (2006) 1059–1072 – Elsevier. online version

Conference Papers

  1. Zhou, J., Vacca, A., 2013, "A methodology to model oil flow through orifices considering dynamic air release," The 8th Int. Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control (ICFP 2013), April 9-11 Zhejian University, Hangzhou, China.
  2. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., 2005, "Simulation and Analysis of Fluid Inertia Effects in the Delivery and Inlet volume of Axial Piston Pumps," SICFP 2005, The 9th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power, June 1-3, 2005 Linköping, Sweden.
  3. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., Berta, G.L., 2004, "Modelling of Fluid Proprieties in Hydraulic Positive Displacement Machines," SIMS 2004, The 45th Conference on Simulation and Modelling, 23-24 September 2004, Copenhagen.

Journal Papers

  1. Zhang, Y., Vacca, A., Gong, G., Yang, H., "Quantitative Fault Diagnostics of Hydraulic Cylinder Using Particle Filter", Machines 2023, 11, 1019, DOI:10.3390/machines11111019. online version
  2. Manne, V., Vacca, A. and Singh, K., "A Curve-fit Traction Coefficient Relation of Mixed EHL Line Contact with Hydraulic Fluid and Steel Surfaces", Tribology Transactions (2023), 66:2, 364–380, DOI:10.1080/10402004.2022.2163947. online version
  3. Assaf, H. and Vacca, A., "Virtual reality tool to support fluid power curriculum", Comput. Appl. Eng. Educ. (2023), 1–22. online version
  4. Hess, N., & Shang, L., 2022, "Development of a Machine Learning Model for Elastohydrodynamic Pressure Prediction in Journal Bearings," ASME Journal of Tribology, Vol. 144, Issue 8, 2022, DOI:10.1115/1.4053815 online version
  5. Ramchandran, G., Agarwal, P., Vacca, A., Kim, K. S., Kim, T., 2018, "Modeling of radial piston machines considering elastohydrodynamic effects in both cam–piston and piston–cylinder lubricating interfaces," Meccanica, pp 1-28, DOI:10.1007/s11012-018-0852-0 online version
  6. Tang, Q., Chen, J., Vacca, A., 2015, "Tribological Behaviors of Carbon Fiber–Reinforced PEEK Sliding on Ion-Nitrided 2Cr13 Steel Lubricated with Tap Water," Trybology Transactions, Vol. 58, Issue 4, 2015. online version
  7. Agarwal, P., Vacca, A., Wang, K., Kim, K., Kim, T., 2014, "An Analysis of Lubricating Gap Flow in Radial Piston Machines," SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles, 7(2): 524-534. online version
  8. Vacca A., 2012, Parker Chainless Competition: la competizione universitaria per velocipedi con tecnologia “fluid power”, Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano. October 2012.
  9. Vacca, A., Klop, R., Ivantysynova, M., 2010, "A Numerical Approach for the Evaluation of the Effects of Air Release and Vapour Cavitation on Effective Flow Rate of Axial Piston Machines," International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 11, N.1, March 2010. online version
  10. Vacca, A., 2008, "IFK2008 Potenza Fluida in Movimento" (in Italian), Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano. October 2008.
  11. Vacca A., 2008, "PTMC 2007 Il panorama Internazionale della Potenza Fluida," Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano. n. 2 Febbraio 2008
  12. Facchini, B., Innocenti, L., Vacca, A., 2004, "A 1-D Model of the “Coldbridge” Cooling Technique Applied to Gas Turbine Blades," International Journal of Heat & Technology, Volume 22, n.1, 2004.
  13. Berta, G.L., Casoli,P., Vacca, A., Guidetti, M., 2004, "Un codice per la simulazione di una pompa volumetrica a pistoni assiali" (in Italian), Oleodinamica-Pneumatica – Tecniche Nuove, Milano. N. 4 Aprile 2002
  14. Ivantysynova, M. 1990, "Automatisierung der Meßwerterfassung und -auswertung mit dem PC im Maschinenbau (slow.)" Strojírenská Vyroba 4 , 1990, pp. 7 - 10.

Conference Papers

  1. Hess, N., & Shang, L., 2021, "Machine Learning Prediction of Journal Bearing Pressure Distributions, Considering Elastic Deformation and Cavitation," ASME/BATH Symposium of Fluid Power & Motion Control (FPMC 2021), 19–21 October 2021, Virtual Conference, Online. online version
  2. Assaf, H., Vacca, A., 2021, "Hydraulic Trainer for Hands-on and Virtual Labs for Fluid Power Curriculum," Proceedings of the 17th Scandinavian International Conference on Fluid Power (SICFP2021), May 31- June 2, Linkoping, Sweden. online version
  3. Agarwal, P., Vacca A., 2014, "A Numerical Model for the Simulation of Flow in Radial Piston Machines," IFPE 2014, Int. Fluid Power Expo, March 4-8, Las Vegas, USA.
  4. Klop, R., Vacca, A., Ivantysynova, M., 2009, "A Method of Characteristics Based Coupled Pump/Line Model to Predict Noise Sources of Hydrostatic Transmission," ASME/BATH Symposium on Fluid Power & Motion Control (FPMC 2009). 12-14 October 2009, Hollywood, California.
  5. Vacca A., Casoli P., Vassena A., 2008, "Optimization of the design of a modified external gear pump," ModeFrontier Users’ Meeting 2008, 14-15 October 2008, Stazione Marittima, Trieste, Italy.
  6. Casoli, P., Vacca, A., Berta, G.L., Meleti, S., Vescovini, M., 2007, "A Numerical Model for the Simulation of Diesel/CVT Power Split Transmission," ICE2007 – 8th International Conference on Engines for Automobile, September 16-20, Capri (NA), Italy. SAE Paper 2007-24-0137.
  7. Berta, G.L., Casoli,P., Vacca, A., Franzoni, G., 2005, "Sviluppo di un codice di simulazione numerica del funzionamento di pompe a pistoni assiali" (in Italian), 60° Congresso Annuale ATI, Roma 13-15 Settembre 2005.
  8. Göttlich, E., Innocenti, L., Vacca, A., Sanz, W., Woisetschläger, J., Facchini, B., Jericha, H., Rossi, E., 2004, "Measurement and simulation of a Transonic Innovative Cooling System (ICS) for High-Temperature Transonic Gas Turbine Stages," ASME Turbo Expo 2004 Power for Land, Sea, and Air, June 14–17, 2004, Vienna, Austria.
  9. Casoli,P., Vacca, A., 2003, "Modelling of an Axial Piston Pump for Pressure Ripple Analysis," SICFP03 The Eighth Scandinavian Conference on Fluid Power, 7-9 May, 2003, Tampere, Finland.
  10. Berta, G.L., Casoli,P., Vacca, A., Guidetti, M., 2002, "Simulation Model of an Axial Piston Pumps Inclusive of Cavitation," IMECE2002, 2002 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 17-22 November, 2002, New Orleans LA USA.
  11. Carcasci, C., Facchini, B., Innocenti, L., Vacca, A., Zecchi, S., 2002, "An integrated design procedure for gas turbine cooled vanes and blades," Heat Tranfer in Aeroengines, Join ATI-SFT Conference, October 24–25, 2002, Modane-Avrieux, France.
  12. Facchini, B., Migliorini, G., Vacca, A., Toderi, G., Arnone, L., Marcacci, M., 2001, "Air cooling system for small internal combustion engine experimental analysis," ATA – SAE - Small Engine Technology Conference and exhibition, Pisa, 28-30 November 2001.
  13. Berta, G.L., Casoli,P., Vacca, A., 2001, "Staged fuel injection with in-line pumps: simulation and experiments," ATA - SAE - Small Engine Technology Conference and exhibition, Pisa, 28-30 November 2001.
  14. Ivantysynova, M., 1998, "Fluid power Education - Demands of the 21st century," Proc. 1st. Bratislavian Fluid Power Symposium, Casta-Pila, Slovakia, pp. 5- 12.

Invited Lectures>>>

  1. Unique and Next Generation Developments with Hydraulic Systems by Andrea Vacca, Bosch Rexroth MOBILE TECHDAYS 2018, October 9-11, Greenville SC
  2. Directions in Fluid Power Research and Technology by Monika Ivantysynova, “New Trends in Fluid Power” Symposium, June 27, 2016. University of Naples, Italy - Keynote Lecture
  3. New Energy Efficient Fluid Power Systems and Direction in Pump Design by Monika Ivantysynova, Invited talk at the Research Colloquium, South China University of Technology, April 27, 2016, Guangzhou, China.
  4. How to conduct successful Engineering Research by Monika Ivantysynova, Invited talk at the graduate school of South China University of Technology, April 26, 2016. Guangzhou, China.
  5. Technologies and Innovations for Hydraulic Pumps by Monika Ivantysynova, Proceedings of the 10th IFK International Conference on Fluid Power, March 2016, Dresden, Germany Vol. 2, pp. 135-138 Keynote Lecture
  6. Where Are We Going? Research Focus of the CCEFP by Monika Ivantysynova, Proceedings of the Fluid Power Innovation and Research Conference 2015, Oct. 13-16, 2015. Chicago, IL, USA.
  7. Quo Vadis Fluid Power? by Monika Ivantysynova, ASME/BATH 2015 Symposium on Fluid Power & Motion Control, October 13, 2015. Chicago, IL, USA - Koski Lecture
  8. From Gutenberg to “Cloud Printing” & from Bramah to ? by Monika Ivantysynova, Faculty Colloquium Series, Purdue University. Febuary 2, 2015.
  9. Debate Hydraulic vs. Electric Drive by Monika Ivantysynova, The 8th FPNI PhD Symposium, June 12, 2014. Lappeenranta, Finland.
  10. Displacement Control & Hydraulic Hybrids - Future of Fluid Power by Monika Ivantysynova, Evonik Global Hydraulic Segment Meeting, July 9, 2013. Philadelphia, PA, USA
  11. Fuel Savings through Hydraulic Hybrid System Technology by Monika Ivantysynova, Joint ASABE / SAE Meeting, June 19, 2013. Chicago, IL, USA
  12. Displacement Control Actuation Future and Challenges of Fluid Power by Monika Ivantysynova, Beihang University - Workshop on Fluid Power Systems, April 11, 2013. Beijing, China - Keynote Speech
  13. The Secret of the Fluid Film in Piston Machines by Monika Ivantysynova, The 8th International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control (ICFP 2013), Apr. 9-11, 2013. Hangzhou, China - Keynote Speech
  14. Future Technology Focus – Displacement Controlled Actuation by Monika Ivantysynova, Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference, November 27-29, 2012. Chicago, IL, USA - Keynote Lecture
  15. Prius without a battery – an output coupled powersplit hydraulic hybrid power train by Monika Ivantysynova, 2012 SAE International Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition. Rosemont, IL, USA. Invited Panel Session on Hybrids.
  16. The piston cylinder assembly in piston machines - a long journey of discovery by Monika Ivantysynova, Proceedings of 8th IFK International Conference on Fluid Power. March 26-28, 2012. Dresden, Germany, Vol.3, pp.307-332. - Keynote Lecture
  17. Displacement control - the future of fluid power systems by Monika Ivantysynova, 4th ICMEM International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics. Aug 10-12, 2011. Suzhou, P. R. China, pp.21-30. - Keynote Lecture
  18. Modeling and Optimization of Piston Pumps and Motors by Monika Ivantysynova, 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power. March 23-25, 2011. Las Vegas, NV. - Keynote Lecture
  19. Fuel savings through advanced fluid power systems by Monika Ivantysynova, 3rd Annual Purdue Systems Integrity for Defense Technology Summit 2010, Purdue University, March 30-31, 2010
  20. Hydraulic Hybrid Power Trains - an Opportunity and Challenge for Fluid Power by Monika Ivantysynova, 7th International Conference on Fluid Power, April 7-10, 2009. Hangzhou, China. - Keynote Lecture
  21. Prius without a battery – an effective way to save fuel and reduce emissions with hydraulic hybrids by Monika Ivantysynova, 2009 SAE Government/Industry Meeting. Technical Session on Light-Duty Hybrid Vehicle Technologies. Washington, D.C. February 4, 2009.
  22. Advanced surface design based on a fully coupled fluid-structure-thermal and multi-body dynamics simulation model for a new generation of pumps and motors by Monika Ivantysynova, School of Chemical Engineering Dow Graduate Seminar Series, Purdue University, November 11, 2008.
  23. Fuel savings through advanced fluid power systems by Monika Ivantysynova, ICAR Seminar. Clemson University, October 29, 2008
  24. IT enabling advancements in Mechanical Engineering by Monika Ivantysynova, KITARA Seminar, Academia of Finland, September 9, 2008.
  25. University - Industry – Collaboration for Organic Growth Through Innnovation by Monika Ivantysynova, Parker Investor Relation Day, Cleveland, December 5-6, 2007.
  26. Fluid Power Research Activities in USA by Monika Ivantysynova, Invited Lecture VDMA. Annual Meeting Fachverband Fluidtechnik, Frankfurt, Germany, June 20-21, 2007.
  27. Displacement Control - the solution for fluid power for the next generation of heavy duty machines by Monika Ivantysynova, ASABE Chicago Section Meeting. January 31, 2007. CNH Virtual Reality Center.
  28. Maha Fluid Power Research Center - advanced actuator and transmissions by computer aided design of pumps and motors by Monika Ivantysynova, NFPA webcast presentation, January 26, 2006.
  29. Requirements on Fluid Power Systems for Next Generation of Heavy Duty Mobile Machines by Monika Ivantysynova, International conference on "Trends in the Development of Heavy Duty Machines", January 17-20, 2005 in Zakopane, Poland.
  30. Perspectives on New Directions in Research by Monika Ivantysynova, 3rd NFPA Educator/Industry Summit, September 30, 2004. Cammelback Inn, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. - Keynote Lecture
  31. Robust control of integrated joint rotary actuator by Monika Ivantysynova, Speech in praise of Nicolaus Ducat for the Nordmetall Award, November 2003. Hamburg, Germany.
  32. Diagnostics for Construction Machines by Monika Ivantysynova, EU-Ibis-MTA-midterm assessment presentation. October 2003, Hamburg, Germany.
  33. New Actuator Technology for off-road vehicle and other applications by Monika Ivantysynova, (4th lecture for faculty and graduate students) Technical University of Ostrava, 29 September 2003. Czech Republic.
  34. Properties of water have not changed over last 1000 years, but the progress in technology gives new possibilities for use of water in technical systems by Monika Ivantysynova, VDMA Informationsveranstaltung. June 2003, Frankfurt.
  35. Energy saving actuators for mobile manipulators and other applications by Monika Ivantysynova, VDMA work shop Mechatronic. February 2003. Frankfurt, Germany.
  36. New solutions for energy saving actuators for off road vehicles by Monika Ivantysynova, 4th Linz Workshop on Key Technologies of Mechatronics. November 2002, Linz, Austria.
  37. Writing a paper is so easy - but what is the aim? by Monika Ivantysynova, 2nd International FPNI- PhD Symposium Modena, Italy, 2002.
  38. Displacement controlled actuators & drive systems for automotive and other applications by Monika Ivantysynova, Work shop VDMA. Juni 2002, Frankfurt.
  39. Fluid Power Research & Education at Universities - is there a need to extend and strengthen current activities? by Monika Ivantysynova, NFPA'S 2001 Educators summit. October 2001, Cleveland, USA.
  40. Water hydraulics a challenge & good chance for fluid power in the 21. century by Monika Ivantysynova, VDMA Infoveranstaltung. November 2002, Frankfurt.
  41. Water hydraulics - Quo vadis? by Monika Ivantysynova, VDMA Infoveranstaltung. Juni 2000, Frankfurt.


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