Design of the Test Rig and Testing of the Integrated Actuator

Abstract

This report describes the design of the test rig for testing of the integrated actuator. The main component of the test rig is a holder to hold the hydraulic actuator in vertical position. A control algorithm for measurement of stiffness characteristics of spring using the integrated hydraulic actuator is proposed. The control algorithm will clearly explain the control process for controlling the valves. Using the control algorithm, simulation models of the integrated hydraulic actuator to test and measure the stiffness characteristics of the spring will be modelled. The obtained simulation results will be analysed and checked to see if it matches the working cycle of a spring testing machine. The practical implementation of the control algorithm will be discussed. The behaviour of the integrated hydraulic actuator in vertical position will be tested. The integrated hydraulic actuator placed in vertical position will also be tested for the working cycle. The obtained results will be analysed and future scope of the project will be discussed.