Research activities

This page illustrates some of our past and present research activities. Click on the title of the specific topic to read more.

• Energy analysis of hybrid energy-efficient mobile hydraulics for excavators
  

  Improving energy efficiency in mobile hydraulics is critical for environmental and economic reasons. A promising trend suggests the electrification of machines ... 

  

• 0D models of axial piston pumps/motors (UNDERWAY)
  

  Starting from 1999, different types of axial piston machines have been studied …

  

• CFD studies on conical poppet valves (2015-2017)
  

  Flow forces and interactions between the pressure field and poppet dynamics have been studied with different CFD codes ...

  

• CFD analysis of gerotor pumps (2014-2016)
  

  Using Simerics PumpLinx (now Simerics MP+), 3D dynamic models of gerotor pumps have been developed. All models have been validated experimentally on our test rig ...

  

• Lumped parameter models of crescent pumps (2015-2016)
  

  A 0D model for internal gear (crescent) pumps has been developed and validated ...

  

• Lumped parameter models of vane pumps (2001-2004, 2012-2017)
  

  Very detailed 0D models of low and high pressure variable displacement vane pumps have been developed starting from 2001 in Simcenter Amesim ...

  

• Lumped parameter models of gerotor pumps (1997-1999, 2016-2017)
  

  In the late nineties, we have developed the very first lumped parameter model for the simulation of gerotor pumps ...

  

• Coupled simulation of telehandler forks handling hydraulics (2011-2012)
  

  The simulation model of the forks handling system of a telehandler has been developed. The study has been performed through coupled simulation of two software codes …

  

• Modelling and simulation of brake booster vacuum pumps (2010-2011)
  

  Aim of this work was the development of a lumped parameters simulation model of single-vane vacuum pumps for pneumatically actuated brake boosters ...

  

• Analysis of the absorbed energy in ICE lubricating pumps during a driving cycle (2008-2010)
  

  Aim of this study is to contrast diverse types of ICE lubricating pumps using as screening factor the energy consumed during a standardized driving cycle ...

  

• Multi-body simulation of axial piston pumps (2003-2006)
  

  Analysis of a variable displacement axial piston pump, as in other complex fluid power and mechanical systems, requires appropriate insight into three multidisciplinary domains, i.e. hydraulics, mechanics and tribology …

  

• Development of variable displacement vane pumps for ICE lubrication (2000-2008)
  

  In the development of modern internal combustion engines an increasingly relevant issue is targeted at emission reduction and fuel economy. Variable displacement lubricating oil pumps can make a contribution in this direction ...

  

• Optimization of ICE lubrication gerotor pumps (1999-2001)
  

  The continuous evolution of modern automotive engines sets stringent requirements on lubricating pumps in terms of specific displacement, absorbed power and fluidborne noise. Several experimental and theoretical investigations have been carried out at FPRL aimed at optimizing gerotor gearings ...