Research Article

Position Control of a Single-Rod Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator Experiencing a Leaky Piston Seal

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Simulation responses of QFT controller GN and FN to a 100-mm square-wave input for actuator working against a 130 kN/m spring and moving a load mass of 300 kg in the presence of increasing leakage flow. (a) Position. (b) Control signal. (c) Position error. (d) Leakage flow.
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