Research Article

Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Robust Position Controller for an Electrohydrostatic Actuator Using Adaptive Antiwindup Sliding Mode Scheme

Table 1

Specification of components for the EHA prototype.

SpecificationValue

Pump
 TypeFixed displacement axial piston pump (bidirectional)
 Number of pistons7
 Displacement  m3
 Maximum pressure  Pa
Motor
 TypeBrushless DC motor
 DC link voltage270 V
 Rated current52.4 Arms
 Rated torque13.4 N·m
 Max speed10,000 rpm
 Power9 kW
Hydraulic cylinder
 TypeDouble rod, double acting
 Piston diameter0.108 m
 Diameter of rod0.044 m
 Length of stroke0.0650 m
 Maximum pressure  Pa
Accumulator
 Acc. TypeBladder
 Gas precharge pressure  Pa
 Accumulator volume0.7 L
Load mass
 Weight50 kg