Computational fluid dynamics in the flow of ERF/MRF in control devices and of oil through piezo-hydraulic valves

Computers and Structures

Volumn 86, Issue 3-5, 2008, Pages 266-280

  Bullough, W A ^a   Ellam, D J ^a   Wong, A P ^a   Tozer, R C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

ER fluids; Piezo driven valves; Smart hydraulics; Smart machines

Indexed keywords

COMPUTATIONAL METHODS; CONTROL EQUIPMENT; FLOW OF FLUIDS; HYDRAULICS; MACHINE DESIGN;

PIEZO DRIVEN VALVES; SMART HYDRAULICS; SMART MACHINES;

COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS;

EID: 38949152343     PISSN: 00457949     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruc.2007.01.043     Document Type: Article

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