Project 1

Aim: Develop a double-acting actuator model using Simscape Multibody and Simscape components.

Objective: The mechanical system of the cylinder needs to be built using Simscape Multibody library components/blocks, and the hydraulic system needs to be modeled using Simscape library physical components.

Double Acting Hydraulic actuator working -

Double-acting hydraulic cylinders have a Cylindrical housing and one piston. When hydraulic oil is supplied to its cap end port, hydraulic pressure force will be applied over the piston and the end cylinder will be extended. During the extension of the piston hydraulic oil at the rod, the end side will be pushed out and directed towards the reservoir.

For the returning stroke, the hydraulic direction is reversed with the help of the direction control valve. During the returning stroke hydraulic oil is supplied to the rod end side and hence piston is retracted. During the retracting of the piston cap end, oil is directed towards the reservoir. Hence the double-acting hydraulic actuator operated in both the directions.

Conclusion:- Hence the double-acting acutator was modelled and it was attached bellow.