CONTENTS

1. CHAPTER 1 : Introduction 1
1.1. Types of Pump Controllers 3
1.2. Survey of Previous Work 5
1.3. Scope of Work 7
2. CHAPTER 2: Constant Power Regulation with a Hydromechanical
9
Controller Incorporating Two Feedback Springs.
2.1. Control System Description and Operation 9
2.2. System Mathematical Model 16
2.2.1. Flow Equations 16
2.2.2. Equations of Motion of the Spool 18
2.2.3. Equations of Motion of the Control Piston 19
2.3. System Dynamic Performance 20
2.4. Effect of Some System Parameters on the Performance 26
2.4.1. Effect of the Valve Spring Initial Compression 26
2.4.2. Effect of the Valve Size 34
3. CHAPTER 3: Constant Power Regulation with a Hydromechanical
37
Controller Incorporating a Pivoted Lever
3.1. Control System Description and Operation 37
3.2. System Mathematical Model 42
3.2.1. Flow Equations 42
3.2.2. Equation of Motion of the Spool 43
3.2.3. Equation of Motion of the Control Piston 44
3.2.4. Equation of Motion of the Plunger 45
3.2.5. Equation of Motion of the Lever 45
3.3. System Dynamic Performance 46
3.4. Effect of Some System Parameters on the Performance 51
3.4.1. Effect of the Valve Spring Initial Compression 52
3.4.2. Effect of the Arm Length (ℓv) 56