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Abstract The use of variable displacement axial piston pump in many aircraft, industrial and agricultural systems has become increasingly popular. The objective of the present work is to study the dynamic behavior of variable displacement axial piston pump and get the optimal performance parameter of the pump using Genetic Algorithms GAs. A linearized mathematical model in state space form for pump which was developed. Speed and pressure response due to step input of swashplate angle for plant model were presented. A comparison between the simulation results of the experimental model and other models (Manring model) were done. The results showed the same trend with steady state errors which can be compensated by adapting controller parameter in closed loop as proportional integral (PI) controller with optimal gain parameter, and satisfied to Manring model. Genetic Algorithms was adapted to get the optimal gain of the pump. Experimental test rig of computer controlled feedback loop for axial piston pump was prepared. Stepping motor is adapted to control swashplate angle of the pump. Computer sent a signal to operate stepping motor via data acquisition card. Hydraulic motor speed with shaft encoder signal was sent to computer through DAQ. Computer software based on LABVIEW and MATLAB was adapted to control feedback loop. Experimental performance of the pump was measured. The experimental and theoretical results were compared and showed some deviation due to model linearization and real variation of experimental parameter. |