Optimization of hydrostatic transmissions by means of virtual instrumentation technique

Obtaining mathematical models, as close as possible to physical phenomena which are intended to be replicated or improved, help us in deciding how to optimize them. The introduction of computers in monitoring and controlling processes caused changes in technological systems. With support from the methods for identification of processes and from the power of numerical computing equipment, researchers and designers can shorten the period for development of applications in various fields by generating a solution as close as possible to reality, since the design stage [1]. The paper presents a hybrid solution of modeling / simulation of a hydrostatic transmission with mixed adjustment. For simulation and control of the examined process we have used two distinct environments, AMESim and LabVIEW. The proposed solution allows coupling of the system's model to the software control modules developed using virtual instrumentation. Simulation network of the analyzed system was "tuned" and validated by an actual model of the process. This paper highlights some aspects regarding energy and functional advantages of hydraulic transmissions based on adjustable volumetric machines existing in their primary and secondary sectors [2].