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Fluid and Mechatronic Systems
The division of Fluid and Mechatronic Systems (Flumes) performs applied research and education mainly in:
- Aircraft Design and Aircraft Systems
- Fluid Power System and Components
- Mobile Robotics and Vehicles
- System Modelling, Simulation and Optimization
The division was started in 1970 as the Division of Hydraulics and Pneumatics. Keywords for the research are system efficiency and system dynamics, and our research philosophy is to have a strong combination of both theoretical and experimental research. The research is performed in close collaboration with industry and other research groups, and is producing PhDs and engineers with knowledge and practical experience in:
- Design of efficient fluid power components and systems
- System dynamics through modelling and simulation, measurement and control
- Working with real industrial projets with real hardware
New products tend to have more intelligence than before in response to increased requirements for efficiency, driven by economics, safety, and environmental requirements. This applies to a wide range of products, but is particularly true in vehicles such as construction machinery, road vehicles, and aircraft. These kinds of systems are characterized by a close coupling between fluid and mechanical systems, propulsion, power transmission/actuation system, sensors and control system. This requires, multidisciplinary co-design, for example mechanical design and control system co-design. Important tools in this context are system modelling and simulation technologies, as well as design analysis and optimisation. The research and education of the division of Flumes is well positioned to address these areas.
Sommarjobb programmering C++ (2012-05-15)
Vi söker C++ programmerare för sommarjobb
Gyllene kolven to Karl-Erik (2012-04-20)
Karl-Erik Rydberg received the honorary award "Gyllene kolven" distributed by IFS (interest group for Fluid Systems Technology) for meritorious services in the hydraulics and pneumatics.
PhD Defence (2012-01-20)
On Jan 20 2012 Liselott Ericson successfully presented her PhD thesis with the title "On Fluid Power Pump and Motor Design" at the division of Fluid and Mechatronic Systems.
PhD Defence (2011-11-11)
Reno Filla presented on Nov 11 2011 his PhD thesis with the title "Quantifying Operability of Working Machines" at the division of Fluid and Mechatronic Systems. Reno Filla has been an industrial PhD student employed by Volvo CE.
Flumes hosted ICAS workshop (2011-09-13)
Flumes was together with the Swedish Aeronautical Association, host for the ICAS workshop in Linköping, 6 to 8 September. The workshop is a preparation for the ICAS Convention in Brisbane 2012th.
