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Sizing a Power-Limited Steering System

Journal Article
2009-01-2864
ISSN: 1946-391X, e-ISSN: 1946-3928
Published October 06, 2009 by SAE International in United States
Sizing a Power-Limited Steering System
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Citation: Williams, D. and Sherwin, K., "Sizing a Power-Limited Steering System," SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 2(2):101-106, 2010, https://doi.org/10.4271/2009-01-2864.
Language: English

Abstract:

Hydraulic power steering systems traditionally are sized in a straightforward manner with easily verifiable results. The source of power in conventional systems is an engine driven pump that is effectively a source of hydraulic flow. As energy consumption of auxiliary functions becomes significant, on-demand power sources are considered. Best typified by hydraulic pumps driven by electric motors, these on-demand sources are often power limited, and established sizing practices should be re-visited.