Cluster-based representation of hydraulic systemsThe authors present a technique for structural abstraction applicable to the domain of pressurized hydraulic systems. Valves, when closed, functionally isolate clusters of components; when opened, neighboring clusters are merged. A cluster can only be in the one of two qualitative states-stable, where pressures are equal throughout and no flow occurs, or unstable, where flow from high-pressure source(s) to low-pressure sink(s) occurs. Reasoning in terms of clusters is shown to facilitate the generation and explanation of plans for operating and troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
Document ID
19880052370
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Farley, Arthur M. (Oregon, University Eugene, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications