Agricultural Equipment Technology

Design of a High Pressure Relief Valve Comprised of Composite and Plastic Materials
Authors:   Adam Sederlund, Gary Krutz
Keywords:   Hydraulics, Relief Valve, Composite, Polymer, Plastic, High Pressure, Hydraulic System
DOI:   10.13031/2013.17969
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MAHA Fluid Power Research Center Purdue University
Authors:   Dr. Gary Krutz, Dr. John Lumkes, Dr. Monika Ivantysynova
Keywords:   Research, Fluid Power Research Center
DOI:   10.13031/2013.17970
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Design of Power-Transmitting Hydraulic Hose with Integrated Controller Area Network and Life-Sensing Capability
Authors:   Ian Radtke, Dr. Gary Krutz, Aaron D. Deckard
Keywords:   Hydraulics, Hydraulic Power Systems, Hose, Machinery, Electric Power, Sensing, CAN Bus, Signal Transmission, Control, Life-Sensing, Capacitance
DOI:   10.13031/2013.17971
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A Power Steering Valve for a Water Hydraulic Lawn Mower
Authors:   Maureen E. Beck, Dr. Gary W. Krutz
Keywords:   Water hydraulic, power steering, valve, plastic, polycarbonate
DOI:   10.13031/2013.17972
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Programmable Valves Enable Both Precision Motion Control and Energy Saving
Authors:   Song Liu, Dr. Bin Yao, Dr. Gary Krutz
Keywords:   Precision Motion Control, Energy Saving, Programmable Valves, Regeneration Flow
DOI:   10.13031/2013.17973
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Rotary, No-Leak Valve
Authors:   Dr. Gary Krutz, Dr. Dan Ess, Doug Rusch, Jason Brown
Keywords:   No-leak valve, rotary valve, no-leak seal
DOI:   10.13031/2013.17974
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Loss Evaluation of Soybean Harvesting on Four Types of Headers
Authors:   Yasumaru Hirai, Mark Schrock, Devanand Maski, Randal Taylor
Keywords:   Soybean harvesting, Header loss, Rigid header, Flexible header, Row crop header, Milo guards
DOI:   10.13031/2013.18437
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