Control of Electro-Hydraulic Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Hydraulic drives are widely used in various applications as they have many benefits, such as high power density, robustness, and a small installation space. Electro-hydraulic systems have a high potential to combine the advantages of hydraulics with the sustainability of emission-free electric energy sources.

The control of these systems is important to ensure the efficiency, precision, safety, and reliability of the drives. Due to the integration of electric actuation, new possibilities with high potential for advanced system control arise, which can be beneficial for individual components as well as integrated systems.

Recently, there have been advances in the development of new control algorithms for electro-hydraulic systems due to widely available sensor systems and computing power. This opens new possibilities for predictive control and data-based optimization algorithms. These algorithms can improve the overall efficiency and precision of the systems while reducing maintenance and energy demand.

Furthermore, mechanical deterioration can be detected, identified, and factored into the control based on the response of the system.

This Special Issue aims to explore the research in the field of the control of electro-hydraulic systems. Papers on one or more of the following subjects are especially welcomed:

• Sustainable drives;
• Energy-efficient control;
• Predictive and precise control technologies;
• Data-based control algorithms;
• New sensors for electro-hydraulic systems;
• Fault prediction in electro-hydraulic systems;
• Intelligent control electro-hydraulic systems;
• Precise robust control algorithms;

Prof. Dr. Marcus Geimer
Prof. Dr. Zheng Chen
Guest Editors

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