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Thrust 1 - Efficiency
Thrust 2 - Compactness
Thrust 3 - Effectiveness
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Thrust 1 - Efficiency

  • Andruch, J. and Lumkes, J., "A Hydraulic System Topography with Integrated Energy Recovery and Reconfigurable Flow Paths Using High Speed Valves". Proceedings of the 51st National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP), Las Vegas, NV, NCFP I08-24.1, 649-657 (2008).
  • Bair, S., and Michael, P., "Modeling the Pressure and Temperature Dependence of Viscosity and Volume for Hydraulic Fluids". Proceedings of the STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, Miami, Florida, IJTC2008-71028 (2008).
  • Baker, J. and Ivantysynova, M., "Investigation of Power Losses in the Lubricating Gap Between the Cylinder Block and Valve Plate of Axial Piston Machines". Proceedings of the 5th FPNI PhD Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 302 - 319 (2008). Best paper award.
  • Bayer, I. and Biswas A., "Applications of Nanotextured Surfaces". Vacuum Technology and Coating 9(12): 20-24 (2008).
  • Bayer, I.S., Biswas, A., Tripathi, A., Avasthi, D. K., Singh, J. P., Megaridis, C. M., "Composite Thin Films of Poly(phenylene oxide)/Poly(styrene) and Poly(phenylene oxide)/Silver via Vapor Phase Deposition". Polymers for Advanced Technologies DOI: 10.1002/pat.1315 (2009).
  • Bayer, I., A. Steele, P.F. Martorana and E. Loth "Fabrication of superhydrophobic polyurethane/layered silicate nano-structured composites from cyclomethicone-in-water emulsions." Applied Surface Science , pp. 823-826, Vol. 257, (2010).
  • Bayer, I.S., Tiwari, M. K., Megaridis, C. M. , "Biocompatible Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/Cyanoacrylate Composite Coatings with Tunable Hydrophobicity and Bonding Strength". Applied Physics Letters 93, 173902 (2008). Featured in Virtual Journal of Biophysics, 2008.
  • Campanella G., Vacca A. ., "Modeling and Optimization of the Control Strategy for the Hydraulic System of an Articulated Boom Lift", Proceedings of SAE 2010 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, October 5-6, 2010, Rosemont, Illinois, USA (2010).
  • Casoli P., Vacca A., Anthony A., Berta G.L., "Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Hydraulic Circuit for the Rear Hitch Control in Agricultural Tractors", Proceedings of 7IFK International Fluid Power Conference, 22-24 March 2010, Aachen, Germany, (2010).
  • Casoli P., Vacca A., Greco M., Berta G.L., “Analisi sperimentale e numerica del funzionamento di macchine volumetriche ad ingranaggi esterni” (in italian), Proceedings of 65° Congresso Nazionale ATI, 13-17 Settembre 2010, Domus de Maria,Cagliari, Italy (2010).
  • Cheong, K. L., Li, P. Y., Sedler, S. P., and Chase, T. R., "Comparison Between Input Coupled and Output Coupled Power-Split Configurations in Hybrid Vehicles", in press for 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (Paper 10.2), Las Vegas, NV (March 2011 publication expected).
  • Cristofori D., Vacca A., “Analysis of the Dynamics of a Proportional Valve Operated by an Electronic Controller”, Proceedings of 6th FPNI – PhD Symposium, June 15-19 2010, West Lafayette (IN), USA (2010).
  • Deppen, T.O., A.G. Alleyne, K.A. Stelson, J.J. Meyer. "Model Predictive Energy Management of a Hybrid Hydraulic Vehicle", Proc. of the 6th FPNI PhD Symposium. 2010.
  • Deppen, T.O., A.G. Alleyne, K.A. Stelson, J.J. Meyer. "Predictive Energy Management for Parallel Hydraulic Hybrid Passenger Vehicle," Proc. of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference. DSCC 2010.
  • Deppen, T.O., A.G. Alleyne, K.A. Stelson, J.J. Meyer. "A Model Predictive Control Approach for a Parallel Hydraulic Hybrid Powertrain," Proc. of the American Control Conference. Submitted.
  • Dorgan, A. and Loth, E., "Efficient Calculation of the History Force at Finite Reynolds Number". International Journal of Multiphase Flow 33: 833-848 (2007).
  • Fikru, Nebiyu, and Chase, Thomas R., "A Review of MEMS Based Pneumatic Valves", in press for 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (Paper 11.2), Las Vegas, NV (March 2011 publication expected).
  • Fredrickson, A. and Ivantysynova, M., "A Study of Gap Flow Conditions Between the Piston and the Cylinder of an Axial Piston Pump". Proceedings of the 5th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 273 - 285 (2008).
  • Garcia J, A. Martini, and J. Lumkes, “Experimental Measurement of Surface and Lubricant Effects on Static Friction for Metal Contacts.” Tribology and Lubrication Technology, p.17 (2010).
  • Greco M., Vacca A., Casoli P., “Experimental Measurement and Numerical Simulation of the "Inter-Teeth Space Pressure" in External Gear Pumps”, Proceedings of 6th FPNI – PhD Symposium, June 15-19 2010, West Lafayette (IN), USA (2010).
  • Hencey, B., and A.G. Alleyne, "A Robust Controller Interpolation Design Technique," IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 18(1): 1-10, ( 2010)
  • Hencey, B., and A.G. Alleyne, "Robust gain-scheduled control," Proceedings of the American Controls Conference, Baltimore, MD (2010)
  • Herzog, S., Marougy, T., and Michael, P., "Guidelines for Hydraulic Fluid Viscosity Selection to Improve Equipment Fuel Economy and Productivity". Proceedings of the 51st National Conference on Fluid Power, Las Vegas, Nevada, NCFP I08-2.1 (2008).
  • Ivantysynova, M., "Innovations in Pump Design - What are Future Directions?", Proceedings of the 7th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, Toyama, Japan, pp. 59 -64 (2008). Invited lecture organized session agriculture and mining machinery.
  • Jouini, N. and Ivantysynova, M., "Valve Plate Surface Temperature Prediction in Axial Piston Machines". Proceedings of the 5th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 95 - 110 (2008).
  • Kumar, R. and M. Ivantysynova, “The Hydraulic Hybrid Alternative for Toyota Prius - A Power Management Strategy for Improved Fuel Economy,” Proceedings of the 7th International Fluid Power Conference Aachen 2010 (7IFK), Vol. 2, pp.329-341, (2010).
  • Kumar, R. and M. Ivantysynova, “Investigation of Various Power Management Strategies for a Class of Hydraulic Hybrid Powertrains: Theory and Experiments,” Proceedings of the 6th FPNI PhD Symposium, West Lafayette, USA, pp 87 – 99, (2010).
  • Li, P.Y. and F. Mensing, “Optimization and Control of a Hydro-Mechanical Transmission based Hydraulic Hybrid Passenger Vehicle”, Proceedings of the 7th International Fluid Power Conference, Aachen, Germany (2010).
  • Loth, E., "Drag of Non-Spherical Solid Particles of Regular and Irregular Shape". Powder Technology 182: 342-353 (2008).
  • Loth, E., "Lift of a Solid Spherical Particle Subject to Vorticity and/or Spin". American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Journal 46:801-809 (2008).
  • Loth, E. and Wang, C., "Quasi-Steady Shape and Drag of Deformable Bubbles and Drops". International Conference on Multiphase Flow, Leipzig, Germany (2007).
  • Loth, E., "Quasi-Steady Shape and Drag of Deformable Bubbles and Drops." International Journal of Multiphase Flow 34: 523-546 (2008).
  • Loth, E., March, J. and Krishnan, K., "Predicting Droplet-Droplet Collision Regimes". AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, AIAA-2008-1022 (2008).
  • Martini, A., Hsu, H.Y., Patankar, N.A., and Lichter, S., "Slip at High Shear Rates". Physical Review Letters 100: 206001 (2008).
  • Martorana, P., I. S. Bayer, A. Steele, and E. Loth, “Effect of Graphite and Carbon Nanofiber Additives on the Performance Efficiency of a Gear Pump Driven Hydraulic Circuit Using Ethanol” Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research  Vol. 49, pp. 11363–11368 (2010).
  • Merrill, K., M. Holland, and J. Lumkes, “Efficiency Analysis of a Digital Pump Motor as Compared to a Valve Plate Design,” Proceedings of the 7th International Fluid Power Conference (7.IFK), Aachen, Germany, March 22-24 (2010).
  • Merrill, K. and J. Lumkes, “Operating Strategies and Valve Requirements for Digital Pump/Motors,” Proceedings of 6th FPNI-PhD Symp. West Lafayette 2010, pp. 249-258 (2010).
  • Meyer, J. J., K. A. Stelson, A. G. Alleyne and T. O. Deppen, “Energy Management Strategy for a Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle using Stochastic Dynamic Programming.” In M. Ivantysynova, ed., Sixth Fluid Power Net International Ph.D. Symposium Proceedings, West Lafayette, IN, 15-19 June (2010).
  • Meyer, J. J., Stelson, K.A., Hencey, B. and Alleyne, A.G., "Optimization of the Power Management Strategy for a Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle". Fifth Fluid Power Net International Ph.D. Symposium Proceedings, Krakow, Poland, pp. 371-380 (2008).
  • Meyer, J. J., K. A. Stelson, B. Hencey and A. G. Alleyne, “Power Management Strategy for a Hydraulic Hybrid Passenger Vehicle Using Stochastic Dynamic Programming,” Proceedings of the 7th International Fluid Power Conference, Aachen, Germany, 22-24 March (2010).
  • Michael P., Bergesen, A., Blazel, B., Kimball A., and Wanke, R., "Hydraulic Motor Lubrication and Wear Particle Analysis". Proceedings of the 51st National Conference on Fluid Power, Las Vegas, Nevada, NCFP I08-21.3 (2008).
  • Michael, P., K. Burgess, E. Radle, T. Wanke, M. Devlin and K. Hux, "An Investigation of Hydraulic Fluid Properties and Low-speed Motor Efficiency".
  • Michael P., K. Burgess, A. Martini, J.M. Garcia, S. Bair, and M. Devlin, “Lubricant Effects in Hydraulic Motor Starting Efficiency.” Proceedings of the STLE/ASME 2010 International Joint Tribology Conference,  San Francisco, California, October 17-20, (2010).
  • Michael, P. and Herzog, S., "Hydraulic Fluid Viscosity Selection for Improved Fuel Economy". Proceedings of the STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, Miami, Florida, IJTC2008-71305 (2008).
  • Michael, P., A. Bergesen, B. Blazel, A. Kimball and T.S. Wanke, "Atomic Force Microscopy of Geroler Motor Wear Debris Ferrograms". Journal of ASTM International, 6(1). (2009).
  • Pelosi, M. and Ivantysynova, M., "A New Fluid-Structure Interaction Model for the Slipper-Swashplate Interface". Proceedings of the 5th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 219 - 236 (2008).
  • Pelosi, M. and M. Ivantysynova, “A Simulation Study on the Impact of Material Properties on Piston/Cylinder Lubricating Gap Performance,” Proceedings of the 6th FPNI PhD Symposium, West Lafayette, USA, pp 373 – 386, (2010).
  • Pelosi, M., M. Zecchi, and M. Ivantysynova, “A Fully Coupled Thermo-Elastic Model for the Rotating Kit of Axial Piston Machines,” ASME/ Bath International Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC2010), pp. 217 – 234, (2010).
  • Rannow, M., Li, P., Chase, T., Tu, H., and Wang, M.,  "Optimal design of a high-speed on/off valve for a hydraulic hybrid vehicle application", Proceedings of the 7th International Fluid Power Conference, Aachen, Germany, (2010).
  • Rannow, M., Tu, H., Wang, M., Li, P. Y., and Chase, T. R., "The Advantages and Feasibility of Externally Actuating a High-Speed Rotary On/Off Valve", in press for 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (Paper 20.3), Las Vegas, NV (March 2011 publication expected).
  • Rannow, M. B., Tu, H. C., Li, P. Y., and Chase, T. R., "Software Enabled Virtually Variable Displacement Pumps - Theoretical and Experimental Studies", submitted to ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, submitted April 2007.
  • Seeniraj, G. and Ivantysynova, M., "Multi-Objective Optimization Tool for Noise Reduction in Axial Piston Machines". SAE International Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Rosemont, Illinois, 01-2723 (2008).
  • Seeniraj, G. and Ivantysynova, M., "Noise Reduction in Axial Pison Machines Based on Multi-Objective Optimization". Proceeding of the 5th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 111 - 123 (2008).
  • Song, X., Mohd Zulkefli, A., Sun, Z. and Miao, H., "Transmission Clutch Fill Control Using an Improved Dynamic Programming Method". Proceedings of the Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan (2008).
  • Steele, A., I. Bayer, A. Cannon, W. King, E. Loth and A. Steele,  "Conformal ZnO nanocomposite coatings on micro-patterned surfaces for superhydrophobicity." Thin Solid Films, Vol. 518, pp. 5426-5431 (2010).
  • Steele, A., Bayer,I. and Loth, E., "Inherently Superoleophobic Nanocomposite Coatings by Spray Atomization". Nano Letters 9(1): 501-505 (2009).
  • Steele, A., Moran, S., Cannon, A., King, W., Bayer, I., and Loth, E., "Conformal Nano-Composite Spray Coatings on Micro-Patterned Surfaces for Super-Hydrophobicity". Proceedings of the ASME Fluids Engineering Conference, Jacksonville, FL, FEDSM2008-55051 (2008).
  • Stelson, K. A. and F. Wang, “A Simple Model of Piston-Cylinder Gap Efficiency in Positive-Displacement Hydraulic Pumps and Motors,” Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power & Motion Control (FPMC 2010), 15-17 September 2010, Bath, UK, pp. 417-429 (2010).
  • Tu, H. C., Rannow, M. B., Wang, M., Li, P. Y., and Chase, T. R., "Design, Modeling and Validation of a High-Speed Rotary PWM On/Off Hydraulic Valve", submitted to ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, submitted December 2009, in revision.
  • Vacca, A., R. Klop, and M. Ivantysynova,  “A numerical approach for the evaluation of the effects of air release and vapour cavitation on effective flow rate of axial piston machines.” International Journal of Fluid Power, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 33 – 46 (2010).
  • Vassena A., Vacca A., “Design Optimization of the Sliding Elements of External Gear Machines”, Proceedings of 6th FPNI – PhD Symposium, June 15-19 2010, West Lafayette (IN), USA (2010).
  • Wang, M. and Li, P.Y., "Event Based Kalman Filter Observer for Rotary High Speed On/Off Valve". Proceedings of the 2008 American Control Conference, Seattle, WA (2008).
  • Wang, M., Tu, H., Rannow, M., Li, P. Y., and Chase, T. R., "Direct Displacement Control of Hydraulic Actuators Based on a Self-Spinning Rotary On/Off Vavle", in press for 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (Paper 20.2), Las Vegas, NV (March 2011 publication expected).
  • Wang, Y., Sun, Z. and Stelson, K., “Nonlinear Tracking Control of a Transient Hydrostatic Dynamometer for Hybrid Powertrain Research”, Proceedings of the 2010 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Boston, MA, DSCC2010-4171, September, 2010.
  • Wilfong, G., M. Batdorff, and J. Lumkes, “Design and Dynamic Analysis of High Speed on/off Poppet Valves for Digital Pump/Motors,” Proceedings of 6th FPNI-PhD Symposium West Lafayette 2010, pp. 259-269 (2010).
  • Williamson, C. and M. Ivantysynova, “Power Optimization for Multi-Actuator Pump-Controlled Systems,” Proceedings of the 7th International Fluid Power Conference Aachen 2010 (7IFK), Vol 1. pp. 91-102, (2010).
  • Williamson, C. and Ivantysynova, M., "Pump Mode Prediction for Four-quadrant Velocity Control of Valveless Hydraulic Actuators". Proceedings of the 7th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, Toyama, Japan, Vol. 2, pp.323-328 (2008).
  • Williamson, C. and M. Ivantysynova, “Stability and Motion Control of Inertial Loads with Displacement Controlled Hydraulic Actuators,” Proceedings of the 6th FPNI PhD Symposium, West Lafayette, USA, pp 499 – 514, (2010). Recognized paper.
  • Williamson, C., Zimmerman, J. and Ivantysynova, M., "Efficiency Study of an Excavator Hydraulic System Based on Displacement-Controlled Actuators". Proceedings of the Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC), pp. 291-307 (2008).
  • Zecchi M., Vacca A., Casoli P., “Numerical analysis of the lubricating gap between bushes and gears in external spur gear machines”, Proceedings of FPMC 2010 Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, September 15-17 2010, Bath, UK (2010).
  • Zimmerman, J. and Ivantysynova, M., "The Effect of System Pressure Level on the Energy Consumption of Displacement Controlled Actuator Systems". Proceedings of the 5th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 77-92 (2008).
  • Zimmerman, J. and M. Ivantysynova, “Reduction of Engine and Cooling Power by Displacement Control,” Proceedings of the 6th FPNI PhD Symposium, West Lafayette, USA, pp 339 – 352, (2010). Recognized paper.

Thrust 2 - Compactness

  • Alleyne, A., "Ask the Experts: Fluid Power". IEEE Control Systems, December:19-20 (2007).
  • "CCEFP Research Focus: Project 2B: Free-Piston Engine Compressor". An interview with Eric Barth, Professor, Vanderbilt University, Fluid Power Journal (trade magazine), p. 46, November/December (2008).
  • Cook, D., B. Knier, V. Gervasi and D. Stahl, “Automatic Generation of Strong, Light, Mutli-Functional Structures from FEA Output,” Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, Texas, USA, August (2010).
  • Hencey, B. and Alleyne, A., "An Anti-Windup Technique for LMI Regions with Applications to a Fluid Power System". American Controls Conference, Seattle, WA, 1519-1524 (2008).
  • Hencey, B. and Alleyne, A., "Robust Controller Interpolation with Applications to Electrohydraulic Systems". Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems & Control Conference, Ann Arbor, MI (2008).
  • Jobe, J.M., Johnson, T.A. and Paredis, C.J.J., "Multi-Aspect Component Models: A Framework for Model Reuse in SysML". Proceedings of the ASME Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Brooklyn, New York (2008).
  • Johnson, T.A., Paredis, C.J.J., and Burkhart, R., "Integrating Models and Simulation in Continuous Dynamics into SysML". Proceedings of the 6th International Modelica Conference, Bielefeld, Germany (2008).
  • Kerzhner, A.A. and C.J.J. Paredis, "Model-Based System Verification: A Formal Framework for Relating Analyses, Requirements, and Tests." Proceedings of the Workshop on Multi-Paradigm Modeling (MPM’10), Satellite Event for MODELS’10, Oslo, Norway, October 3 (2010).
  • Malak, R.J. Jr. and Paredis,C.J.J., "Modeling Design Concepts under Risk and Uncertainty using Parameterized Efficient Sets". Proceeding of the SAE World Congress, Detroit, Michigan (2008).
  • Malak, R. J.Jr, and C.J.J. Paredis, "Using Parameterized Pareto Sets to Model Design Concepts." Journal of Mechanical Design 132(4) 041007 (2010).
  • Malak, R.J. and C.J. Paredis, "Using Support Vector Machines to Formalize the Valid Input Domain of Predictive Models in Systems Design Problems". Journal of Mechanical Design, Volume 132, October (2010).
  • Malak, R.J. Jr., Aughenbaugh, J.M., and Paredis,C.J.J., "Multi-Attribute Utility Analysis in Set-Based Conceptual Design". Computer Aided Design, doi:10.1016/j.cad.2008.06.004 (2008).
  • Malak, R.J. Jr., Tucker, L. and Paredis, C.J.J., "Composing Tradeoff Models for Multi-Attribute System-Level Decision Making". Proceedings of the ASME Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Brooklyn, New York (2008).
  • Malak, R.J. Jr., Tucker, L. and Paredis, C.J.J., "Compositional Modeling of Fluid Power Systems Using Predictive Tradeoff Models". Proceedings of the Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Bath, United Kingdom (2008).
  • Morgan, B., Manwaring, S. and Alleyne, A., "Dynamic Design Criteria via Dimensional Analysis of Electrohydraulic 2-stage Servovalves". Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan (2008).
  • Paredis, C.J.J., "An Open-Source Modelica Library of Fluid Power Models". Proceedings of the Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Bath, UK (2008).
  • Riofrio, J.A., Al-Dakkan, K., Hofacker, M.E., Barth, E.J., "Control-Based Design of Free-Piston Sterling Engines". Proceedings of the American Control Conference, Seattle, Washington, pp. 1533-1538 (2008).
  • Riofrio, J.A. and Barth, E.J., "Experimental Assessment of a Free Elastic-Piston Engine Compressor with Separated Combustion Chamber". Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Bath, United Kingdom, pp. 233-244 (2008). Winner of the BEST PAPER AWARD for the entire Symposium.
  • Shah, A.A, A.A. Kerzhner, D. Schaefer and C.J.J. Paredis, "Multi-View Modeling to Support Embedded Systems Engineering in SysML." in Gregor Engels, Claus Lewerentz, Wilhelm Schäfer, Andy Schürr, Bernhard Westfechtel (Eds.): Graph Transformations and Model-Driven Engineering - Essays Dedicated to Manfred Nagl on the Occasion of his 65th Birthday, LNCS 5765, Springer-Verlag, Berlin/Heidelberg (2010).
  • Shah, A.A., C.J.J. Paredis, R. Burkhart, and D. Schaefer, "Combining Mathematical Programming and SysML for Component Sizing of Hydraulic Systems."  Proceedings of the ASME 2010 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDTEC/CIE 2010), paper no. DETC2010-28960, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August 15-18 (2010).
  • Shen, X. and Goldfarb, M., "Energy Saving in Pneumatic Servo Control Utilizing Inter-Chamber Cross-Flow." ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control 129 (3): 303-311 (2007).
  • Shen, X. and Goldfarb, M., "Simultaneous Force and Stiffness Control of a Pneumatic Actuator." ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control 129 (4): 425-434 (2007).
  • Tian, L., D.B. Kittelson, and W.K. Durfee, "Experimental Tests and Simulations of A 1.5cc Miniature Glow-Ignition Two-Stroke Engine".
  • Tian, L., Kittelson, David B. and Durfee, William K., "Miniature HCCI Free-Piston Engine Compressor for Orthosis Application", Proceedings of JSAE/SAE Small Engine Technology Conference 2009, Nov 3-5, 2009, Penang, Malaysia. High Quality Paper award.
  • Tyson, S., and Alleyne, A., "Feedback Frameworks for Active Suspensions with Electrohydraulic Actuator Dynamics". Proceedings of the 2008 ASME Dynamic Systems & Control Conference, Ann Arbor, MI (2008).
  • Vikberg, Gunnar & Douglas Cook. " Voronoi Diagrams and Stress-Directed Lattice Structures Applied to Weight Reduction," Proceedings of the 6th Fluid Power Net International (FPNI) PhD Symposium. West Lafayette, Indiana (2010).
  • Wait, K.W. and M. Goldfarb, “Enhancing Performance in Pneumatic Servosystems with Supplemental Mechanical Damping.” ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control vol. 132, no. 4, pp. 041012-1-8 (2010).
  • Xia, J. and W.K. Durfee, "Analysis of Small-scale Hydraulic Systems".
  • Yong, C., Riofrio, J.A. and Barth, E.J., "Modeling and Control of a Free-Liquid-Piston Engine Compressor". Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, Bath, United Kingdom, pp. 245-257 (2008).

Thrust 3 - Effectiveness

  • Bair, S., "The Dependence of the Dynamic Properties of Elastohydrodynamic Liquids on Temperature and Pressure (Volume)," Proc. I. Mech. E., Part C, Journal of Engineering Science 224(12): 2568-2576 (2010).
  • Bair, S., "Rheology and High Pressure Models for Quantitative Elastohydrodynamics." Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J Journal of Engineering Tribology 223: (2009).
  • Bair, S. and Cassalini, R., "A Scaling Parameter and Function for the Accurate Correlation of Viscosity with Temperature and Pressure across Eight Orders-of-Magnitude of Viscosity." Journal of Tribology 130: 041802: 1-7 (2008).
  • Bair, S. and Michael, P., "Modeling the Pressure and Temperature Dependence of Viscosity and Volume for Hydraulic Fluids". ASME paper IJTC2008-71028 (2008).
  • Bair, S and Michael, P., "Modeling the Pressure and Temperature Dependence of Viscosity and Volume for Hydraulic Fluids" , International Journal of Fluid Power 11: 37-42 (2010).
  • Chung, C., X. Jiang, Z. Jiang, and S. Udoka, “Using Digital Human Modeling to Predict Operator Performance of a Compact Rescue Crawler,” Proceedings of the 2010 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cancun, Mexico, June 5-9, (2010).
  • Daepp, H., W. Book, T.Y. Kim and P. Radecki “An Interactive Simulation for a Fluid-Powered Legged Search and Rescue Robot,” Proceedings of 2010 International Symposium on Flexible Automation, Tokyo, Japan, July 12-14, (2010).
  • Delpish, R., X. Jiang, E. Park, S. Udoka, and Z. Jiang, “Development of a User-Centered Framework for Rescue Robot Interface Design,” Proceedings of the 2010 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cancun, Mexico, June 5-9, (2010).
  • deMattos, P., Park, E., Seong, Y., and Udoka, S., "An Application of Multivariate Profile Analysis in Healthcare". Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada (2008).
  • deMattos, P., Park, E., Udoka, S., Seong, Y., and Jiang, X., "Training and Job Satisfaction to Improve Nursing Retention". Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference on Industry, Engineering and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida (2008).
  • Desai, Y., Park, E., deMattos, P., and Park, J., "Process Improvement in the Emergency Department at Moses Cone Hospital". Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference on Industry, Engineering and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida (2008).
  • Desai, Y., Park, E., and Johnson, K., "Operational Improvement in the Emergency Department at Moses Cone Hospital". Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada (2008).
  • Durbha V. and P. Y. Li, “Independent Metering of Pneumatic Actuator for Passive Human Power Amplification,” Proceedings of the 2010 American Control Conference, Baltimore MD (2010).
  • Earnhart, N, K. Marek, and K.A. Cunefare, “Evaluation of hydraulic silencers,” Proceedings of Noise-Con 2010, joint with the 159th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A, 19-23 April, (2010).
  • Elton, Mark and Wayne Book, "Operator Efficiency Improvements From Novel Human-Machine Interfaces," Proceedings of the 6th FPNI-PhD Symposium, West Lafayette, Indiana, June 15-19 2010, pp.315-322.
  • Enes, A., "Towards Shared Control of Hydraulic Excavators," in Fluid Power Net International 6th Annual PhD Symposium, West Lafayette, IN, July 2010.
  • Enes, Aaron and Wayne Book, "Blended Shared Control of Zermelo's Navigation Problem", Proceedings, 2010 American Control Conference, Baltimore, MD, June 30-July 1, 2010.
  • Enes, Aaron, Wayne Book, "Blended Shared Control Reduces Task Time of Repetitive Manipulator Motions" in proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Shanghai, China, May 2011 (submitted).
  • Enes, Aaron and Wayne Book, "Optimum Point to Point Motion of Net Velocity Constrained Manipulators," 2010 IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, Atlanta, GA, Dec. 15-17.
  • Franklin, C. and Z. Jiang, "Applying the Learning Curve to the Haptic Feedback Controller." Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Industry, Engineering, & Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL (2010).
  • Hughes, K., Jiang, X., "Modeling Human Performance of a Hydraulic Excavator Using Micro Saint". Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada (2008).
  • Hughes, K., and X. Jiang, “Using Discrete Event Simulation to Model Excavator Operator Performance.” International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing and Service Industries 20(5), 408-423 (2010).
  • Hughes, K., X. Jiang, Z. Jiang, D. Mountjoy, and E. Park, “A Preliminary Study of an Integrated Human Performance Model“, Proceedings of the 2010 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cancun, Mexico, June 5-9, (2010).
  • Humphreys, H. C.  and W. J. Book, "Possible Methods for Biodynamic Feedthrough Compensation in Backhoe Operation," in Fluid Power Net International 6th Annual PhD Symposium West Lafayette, IN, July 2010.
  • Humphreys, Heather, Wayne Book and James Huggins, "Compensation for Biodynamic Feedthrough in Backhoe Operation by Cab Vibration Control", in proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Shanghai, China, May 2011 (submitted).
  • Jenkins, Q., Delpish, R., Jiang, X., "A Review of Literature Towards a Model of Trust in Human Robotics Interaction". Proceedings of the Human Interaction with Complex Systems, Norfolk, Virginia (2008).
  • Jenkins, Q., Jiang, X., "Developing a Tool for Measuring Human Operator Trust in New Generation Rescue Robots". Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada (2008).
  • Jenkins, Q., X. Jiang, “Measuring Trust and Application of Eye Tracking in Human Robotic Interaction,” Proceedings of the 2010 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cancun, Mexico, June 5-9, (2010).
  • Jiang, X., Osafo-Yeboah, B., and Park, E., "Using the Callsign Acquisition Test (CAT) to Investigate the Impact of Background Noise, Gender, and Bone Vibrator Location on the Intelligibility of Bone-Conducted Speech." International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 39:246-254 (2009).
  • Jiang, X., Rice, B., Watson, G., and Park, E., "A Multivariate Statistical Approach to Analyze Nursing Errors". Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference on Industry, Engineering and Management Systems, Cocoa Beach, Florida (2008).
  • Kim, Daebum, Park, E., Ntuen, C., and Seong, Y., "An AGV Dispatching Algorithm with Look-Ahead Procedure for a Tandem Multiple-load AGV System." The Journal of Management and Engineering Integration (2009).
  • Klop, R. and M. Ivantysynova, “Sound Intensity Measurements to Investigate Noise Generation of Hydrostatic Transmissions,” Proceedings of the 7th International Fluid Power Conference Aachen 2010 (7IFK), Vol. 2, 229-242, (2010).
  • Klop, R. and M. Ivantysynova, “Validation of a Coupled Pump-Motor-Line Model to Predict Noise Sources of Hydrostatic Transmissions,” Proceedings of the 6th FPNI PhD Symposium, West Lafayette, USA, pp 665 – 680, (2010).
  • Krupka, I., Bair, S., Kumar, P., Khonsari, M. and Hartl, M., "An Experimental Validation of the Recently Discovered Scale Effect in Generalized Newtonian EHL". Tribology Letters, OnlineFirst (2008).
  • Krupka, I., Kumar, P., Bair, S. Svoboda, P. and Hartl, M.,"Mechanical Degradation of the Liquid in an Operating EHL Contact," Accepted Tribology Letters
  • Kumar, P., Bair, S. and Krupka, I., "Newtonian Elastohydrodynamic Film Thickness with Linear Piezoviscosity", Tribology International 43(11): 2159-2165 (2010).
  • Kumar, P., Khonsari, M.M. and Bair, S., "Anharmonic Variations in Elastohydrodynamic Film Thickness Resulting from Harmonically Varying Entrainment Velocity", Proc. I. Mech. E., Part J, Journal of Engineering Tribology 224(J3): 239-248 (2010).
  • Laeseke, A. and Bair, S., "High Pressure Viscosity Measurements of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane," in preparation for submission to International Journal of Thermophysics.
  • Li, P.Y. and Durbha, V., "Passive Control of Fluid Powered Human Power Amplifiers". Proceedings of the 7th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, Toyama, Japan (2008).
  • Liu, Y., X. Jiang, Z. Jiang, and E. Park, “Predicting Backhoe Excavator Operator Performance Using Digital Human Modeling,” Proceedings of the 2010 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cancun, Mexico, June 5-9, (2010).
  • Maciejewski, N.J., R. B. Sefkow and B.E. Klamecki, "Composite Structure Design of O-Rings Using Material Behavior to Decrease Strain Energy and Permanent Deformation". ASME, Volume 131, October (2009). 
  • Marek, K., N. Earnhart, and K.A. Cunefare, “Numerical model for a hydraulic in-line silencer,”  Proceedings of Noise-Con 2010, 159th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A., 19-23 April, (2010).
  • Martini, A. and Bair, S., "The role of Fragility in EHL Entrapment," Tribology International 43: 277-282 (2010).
  • Michael, P., A. Martini, S. Bair, K. Burgess and J. Garcia, "Lubricant Effects in Hydraulic Motor Starting Efficiency". Proceedings of the STLE/ASME 2010 International Joint Tribology Conference, San Francisco, CA, October 17-20, (2010).
  • Ntuen, C. and Park, E., "Predicting Human Reliability under Workload and Skill". Proceedings of the 10th IFAC Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing, Seoul, Korea (2007).
  • Opdenbosch, P., Nader, S. and Wayne, B., "Learning Control Applied to an Electro-Hydraulic Poppet Valve". American Control Conference, pp. 1525 - 1532 (2008).
  • Osafo-Yeboah, Elton, M., Jiang, X., Book, W., Park, E., "Usability Evaluation of a Coordinated Excavator Controller with Haptic Feedback," 2010 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Cancun, Mexico.
  • Park, E., Jenkins, Q. and Jiang, X., "Measuring Trust of Human Operators in New Generation Rescue Robots". 2008 JFPC International Symposium on Fluid Power, Toyama, Japan (2008).
  • Park, E., Park, J., Ntuen, C., Kim, D., and Johnson, J., "Forecast Driven Simulation Model for Service Quality Improvement of the Emergency Department in the Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital." The Asian Journal on Quality 9(3): (2009).
  • Park, J., Park, E., Seong, Y., and deMattos, P., "Forecasting Patient Load Cycle of Emergency Department at a Hospital". Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada (2008).
  • Ritson, D., Jiang, X., Udoka, S. and Park, E., "A User-Centered Design for the Rescue Robot with Fluid Power". Proceedings of the 2007 Human Computer Interaction International Conference, Beijing, China (2007).
  • Roland, Bogoslovov, Casalini, Ellis, Bair, Rzosca, Czuprynski, and Urban, "Thermodynamic Scaling and the Characteristic Relaxation Time at the Phase Transition of Liquid Crystals". Journal of Chemical Physics 28(224506): 1-9 (2008).
  • Salant, R. F. and Yang, B., "Numerical Modeling of Reciprocating Fluid Power Seals". 7th JFPS International Symposium on Fluid Power, Toyama, Japan (2008).
  • Salant, R. F., B. Yang and A. Thatte, “Simulation of Hydraulic Seals.” Journal of Engineering Tribology 224: 865-876 (2010).
  • Salant, R. F. and Thatte, A., "Transient Model of a Hydraulic Rod Seal". 15th International Sealing Conference, Stuttgart, Germany (2008).
  • Seong, Y., and Park, E., "Analysis on Medication Errors to Understand the Trends: A Case Study at a Large Hospital". Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada (2008).
  • Shenouda, A., and Wayne, B., "Optimal Mode Switching for a Hydraulic Actuator Controlled with Four-Valve Independent Metering Configuration." International Journal of Fluid Power 9(1): 35-46 (2008).
  • Shin, D., Park, H., Seong, Y., Park, E., and Nteun, C., "Development of A New Evacuation Strategy Based on Occupants Density and Exit Door Capacity". Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada (2008).
  • Sim, T.P., and Li, P.Y., "On Coordination and Stabilization of Two Xerographic Printers". Proceedings of the American Control Conference, Seattle, Washington (2008).
  • Thatte, A. and Salant, R. F., "Transient EHL Analysis of an Elastomeric Hydraulic Seal". Nordtrib 2008, 13th Nordic Symposium on Tribology, Tampere, Finland (2008).
  • Thatte, A. and R.F. Salant, “Visco-Elastohydrodynamic Model of a Hydraulic Rod Seal During Transient Operation.” Journal of Tribology 132: 041501-1 – 041501-13 (2010).
  • Wang, Longke and Wayne Book, "Applying Singular Perturbation Theory to Hydraulic Pump Control", Accepted pending revisions, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics.
  • Wang, Longke, Wayne Book and James Huggins, "A Hydraulic Circuit for Single-rod Cylinders," Accepted ASME J. Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Controls.
  • Watson, G., and Park, E., "Errors Made in Healthcare - Causes, Costs and Potential Solutions". Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada (2008).
  • Yang, B. and Salant, R. F., "Effects of Speed and Pressure on Hydraulic Rod Seal Behavior". 62nd Annual Meeting, Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, Cleveland, Ohio (2008).
  • Yang, B. and R.F. Salant, “EHL Simulation of O-ring and U-cup Hydraulic Seals,” Proceedings of Nordtrib 2010, 14th Nordic Symposium on Tribology, Lulea, Sweden (2010).
  • Yang, B. and Salant, R. F., "Numerical Model of a Reciprocating Rod Seal with a Secondary Lip". Tribology Transactions 51: 119-127 (2008).
  • Yang, B. and Salant, R. F., "Numerical Model of a Tandem Reciprocating Hydraulic Rod Seal". Journal of Tribology 130: 032201-1 - 032201-7 (2008).
  • Yang, B. and Salant, R.F., "Soft EHL Analysis of a Reciprocating Hydraulic Step Seal". STLE/ASME Tribology Conference, Miami, Florida, IJTC2008-71043 (2008).
  • Young, A. and Bair, S., "Experimental Investigation of Friction in Entrapped Elastohydrodynamic Contacts," Tribology International 43(9): 1615-1619 (2010).
  • Young, R., Park, E., Naveiro, R., and Lohani, V., "The Development of a Global Engineering Certification Program ". Proceedings of the Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, Canada (2008).

Testbeds

  • Daepp, H., Book W, "Modeling and Simulation of a Pneumatically Actuated Rescue Robot," To be published at the International Fluid Power Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 2011.
  • Daepp, Hannes, Wayne Book, Ta Y. Kim and Peter Radecki "An Interactive Simulation for a Fluid-Powered Legged Search and Rescue Robot," Proceedings of 2010 International Symposium on Flexible Automation, Tokyo, Japan, July 12-14, 2010.
  • Enes, Aaron, "Towards Shared Control of Hydraulic Excavators," in Fluid Power Net International 6th Annual PhD Symposium, West Lafayette, IN, July 2010.
  • Enes, A. and Book, W., "A Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Testbed for Emulating Hydraulic Loads Representing the Complete Dig Cycle of a Construction Machine". In International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Boston, Massachusetts (2008).
  • Enes, Aaron, and Wayne Book, "Recursive Algorithm for Motion Primitive Estimation", in proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Shanghai, China, May 2011 (submitted).
  • Enes, Aaron and Wayne Book, "Sharing Control Can Increase Excavator Productivity," Proc. of the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (at IFPE 2011), Las Vegas, March 2011 (to appear).
  • Chin, R., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., Loth, E., Alleyne, A., Manwaring, S., Shorter, K.A., Tyson, S.N. and Kogler, G., "Portable Pneumatic Power-Harvesting Ankle-Foot-Orthosis". Proceedings of the ASME 2008 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Marco Island, Florida (2008).
  • Chin, R., Loth, E. and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., "Fluid-Power Harvesting By Pneumatic Bellow During Human Gait". ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Conference, 8th International Symposium on Fluid Power, Jacksonville, FL (2008).
  •  Cunefare, K., "Novel, Compact Devices for Reducing Fluid-Borne Noise". SAE International, (2011).
  • Hsiao-Wecksler, E. T., E. Loth, G.F. Kogler, K.A. Shorter, J.A. Thomas,  and J.N. Gilmer, “Portable Active Pneumatically Powered Ankle-Foot Orthosis,” United States Patent Pending (12/898,519).
  • Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., Shorter, K.A., and DiBerardino, L.A., "New Methods for Quantifying Asymmetric Gait". 45th Annual Society of Engineering Science Conference, Urbana, IL (2008).
  • Hughes, K.K. and X. Jiang, "Modeling Human Performance of Hydraulic Excavator Operators".
  • Klop, R. and Ivantysynova, M., "Influence of Line Length Concerning Noise Source Generation in Hydrostatic Transmissions". SAE International Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition, Rosemont, Illinois, 01-2722 (2008).
  • Klop, R. and Ivantysynova, M., "Investigation of Noise Source Reduction Strategies in Hydrostatic Transmissions". Proceeding of the 5th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 63 - 76 (2008).
  • Kumar, R. and Ivantysynova, M., "Towards an Optimal Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Hydraulic Powertrains Based on Output-Coupled Power Split Principle". Proceeding of the 5th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 41 - 51 (2008).
  • Li, Y., K.A. Shorter, T. Bretl, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Modeling and Control of a Portable Powered Ankle Foot Orthosis,” 6th Annual FPNI – PhD Symposium, West Lafayette, Indiana, June 15-19, (2010).
  • Morris, E.A., and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Time normalizing gait data based on gait events,” 34th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Providence, RI, August 18-21, (2010).
  • Shorter, K.A., G.F. Kogler, E. Loth, W.K. Durfee, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “A pneumatically powered portable ankle-foot orthosis,” 34th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Providence, RI, August 18-21, (2010).
  • Shorter, K.A., E.A. Morris, Y. Li, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “A Pneumatically Powered Portable Ankle-Foot Orthosis,” presented at the 4th Annual Symposium of the Center on Health, Aging and Disability, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, December 9, 2010.
  • Shorter, K.A, Polk, J.D., Rosengren, K.S., and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., "A New Approach for Detecting Asymmetries in Gait". Clinical Biomechanics 23(4): 459-467 (2008).
  • Shorter, K.A., Polk, J.D., Rosengren, K.S., and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., "Tracking Gait Asymmetries During Rehabilitation Using Regions of Deviation Measures: a Case Study". North American Congress of Biomechanics and 32nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Ann Arbor, Michigan (2008).
  • Stelson, K. A., Meyer, J.J., Alleyne, A.G., and Hencey, B., "Energy Saving Control of a Hydraulic Hybrid Passenger Vehicle". Proceedings of the Seventh Japan Society of Fluid Power International Symposium on Fluid Power, Toyama, Japan, pp. 143-148 (2008).
  • Wait, K.W., and Goldfarb, M.A., "Biologically Inspired Approach to the Coordination of Hexapedal Gait". IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pp. 275-280 (2007).
  • Van de Ven, J.D., Olson, M. and Li, P.Y., "Development of a Hydro-Mechanical Hydraulic Hybrid Drive Train with Independent Wheel Torque Control for an Urban Passenger Vehicle". International Fluid Power Exposition, Las Vegas, Nevada (2008).
  • Wait, K.W., Dalley, S.A., and Goldfarb, M., "The Design and Control of a Biomimetic Hexapedal Walker". IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, pp. 270-275 (2008).
  • Wait, K.W., and Goldfarb, M., "A Biologically Inspired Approach to the Coordination of Hexapedal Gait". IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, pp. 275-280 (2007).
  • Williams, K. and Ivantysynova, M., "Towards an Optimal Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Hydraulic Powertrains Based on Dual Stage Power Split Principle". Proceeding of the 5th FPNI Ph.D. Symposium, Cracow, Poland, pp. 27 - 40 (2008).

General

  • Bair, S., Contributed an article, "Rheology", to the Handbook of Lubrication and Tribology Volume 2: Theory and Design, second edition to be published by CRC Press, R. Bruce, Editor
  • Ivantysynova, M., “Maha Fluid Power Research Center – Future Trends in Fluid Power.” Journal of the Japan Fluid Power System Society, Vol. 41, No 1, pp. 31 – 34 (2010). – invited paper.
  • Stelson, K. A., “Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP), A National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center, United States,” Journal of the Japan Fluid Power Society, Vol. 41, No. 1, Jan. 2010, pp. 60-63.
  • Stelson, K. A., "Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP)." in D. N. Johnston and A. R. Plummer, eds., Fluid Power and Motion Control, Bath, England, pp. 265-275.H (2008).