Institute Portfolio

Innovation in Fluid Power

 Mobile & Stationary Systems

Digitalization & Automation

Fluid Power Components

Tribology & Fluids

Simulation Development & Validation

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Contents

·· Welcome

·· Our Aims

·· History of the Institute

·· About Us

·· Research Facilities

·· Mobile & Stationary Systems

·· Digitalization & Automation

·· Fluid Power Components

·· Tribology & Fluids

·· Simulation Development & Validation

·· Former Academic Staff

·· Recent Literature

·· Contact

Contents | 03
Welcome
Research, Development and Education – these are the pillars upon which our innovative institution is built. We
invite all companies, partners, associations, and students to challenge us with current issues to further develop and
advance our specialization: the field of Fluid Power Systems.

We believe that only excellent education and continuous training enable the enhancement and development of fluid
power systems and technology. This path will also empower a professionally satisfying career. As an academic
institution, we encourage and build upon the active participation of interested domestic and international students.
Exciting research projects and challenging scientific activities offer many possibilities for personal and academic
growth. The resulting synergy of promoting the institute’s goals and offering outstanding qualifications for aspiring
high potentials continuously leads to new impulses and innovations.

This brochure gives an insight into the organisational structure of IFAS and its fields of research. Moreover, its aim
is to inspire ideas for new cooperations and projects. We are always keen to find new partners to further widen our
horizon and to expand the original field of fluid power systems. We offer tailored solutions to short and long term in-
dustrial projects and public research opportunities to accommodate cutting edge industrial and academic demands.
We are looking forward to discuss any possibilities for national, international and/or interdisciplinary cooperations
with you.

Prof. Hubertus Murrenhoff took over the management of IFAS in October 1994. At the 11th IFK in March 2018 the
directorship was handed over to his successor, Prof. Katharina Schmitz.

Prof. Katharina Schmitz graduated in mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen

University in 2010. During her studies she gained valuable technical and intercultural
competencies while studying at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh (USA) and
subsequently working in Le Havre (France). After graduation, she started working as
a scientific staff member at IFAS and, due to her expertise and leadership skills, was
appointed to Deputy Chief Engineer of IFAS in 2012. In 2015, Prof. Schmitz gradu-
ated as Dr.-Ing. and moved to Southern Germany to begin working in the industrial
sector for a family-owned company, which focuses on special purpose hydraulic
solutions. There, after gaining an extensive insight and experience in the design and
manufacturing of large special purpose hydraulic cylinders and systems as project
engineer, she was promoted to Technical Director in 2016. Her role included respon-
sibility for the design, development and manufacturing of special purpose hydraulic
components.
Prof. Hubertus Murrenhoff graduated in mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen
University in 1978 and subsequently started working as a scientific staff member at
IFAS which was then called IHP. Having obtained his doctorate, he was appointed to
a leading position as Chief Engineer of IHP in 1983. During his subsequent employ-
ment in the industrial sector, beginning 1986, he gathered a wide range of experience
in the field of servo-hydraulics and electromechanical components and systems. A
well founded fluid power expertise was achieved in his position as Vice President
Engineering and Marketing of an aviation technology company in western NY, USA,
during his four year stay, and subsequently in the position of Managing Director Tech-
nology of a world leading company for electro-mechanical devices in Bavaria.

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Our Aims
... are to initiate continuous advances in the field of fluid power through innovative research and development,
scientific progress and excellent (engineering) education. Therefore, the essential scientific expertise is continuously
improved through our highly motivated PhD candidates by conducting theoretical, experimental and simulative
projects. Thus, their professional qualification is enabled and excellent opportunities to complete their degrees
result.

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History of the Institute
1968 1994
·· Establishment of the Institute for ·· Retirement of Prof. Backé
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drives as Director of IHP
and Controls (IHP) in the rooms ·· Name change into Institute for
of the Institute for Agricultura Fluid Power Drives and Controls
Technology in Eilfschornsteistr. (IFAS)
·· Appointment of Prof. Backé ·· Appointment of Prof. Murrenhoff
as Director of IHP as Director of IFAS

1974 2005
Establishment of the Aachen Fluid Successful completion of the
Power Conference (AFK) Collaborative Research Center 368
“Autonomous Production Cells”
(1994 – 2005)

1972 1998
Relocation to 1977 Establishment of the International
Kopernikusstr. Relocation of the institute and Fluid Power Conference (IFK) with
opening of laboratory 1 in the the two-year alternating venue
development area Seffent-Melaten, Aachen – Dresden
Steinbachstraße

1978 2009
·· Colloquium to honor the 80th
birthday of Prof. Backé
·· Successful completion of the
Collaborative Research Center
442: “Environmentally Friendly
Tribosystems” (1997 – 2009)
2011 2018
Establishment of 1 MW wind ·· 50 years of fluid power at RWTH
energy transmission test rig Aachen University
·· Retirement of Prof. Murrenhoff
as Director of IFAS
·· Name change into Institute for
Fluid Power Drives and Systems
(IFAS) and implementation of new
corporate design
·· Appointment of Prof. Schmitz
as Director of IFAS

2014 2016
Establishment of 1.2 MW (peak ·· Damage of lab 1 due to fire at
power) wave energy test rig neighboring institute – lab 1
remains unusable until major
maintenance work is completed
·· Prof. Wolfgang Backé passes
away at age 86

2013 2017
Raising of DFG-Koselleck grant on Relocation of the institute’s office
instationary friction and leakage spaces into the Production Cluster
behavior of translatory hydraulic on Campus-Boulevard
seals together with the Peter
Grünberg Institute (PGI), FZ Jülich

2010 2015
Start of operation of the new cen- Successful completion of STEAM
tral pressure supply for laboratory 1 system implementation and
(450 kW installed power) validation on 18 t excavator
About Us
The Institute for Fluid Power Drives and Systems (IFAS) of RWTH Aachen
University is one of the world’s largest and best known scientific institutions
11%
conducting research in all aspects of fluid power. This includes hydraulics
Industrial
and pneumatics, as well as all of its fields of application. To be equipped for
Service
the future, current research includes areas such as information technology,
servo-control engineering, electrical engineering, tribology and chemistry on
top of mechanical engineering. 12%
Public R&D

Environmental, safety and health regulations as well as increasing industrial

consumer requirements necessitate a continuous development of sustain- 14%
able and efficient fluid power technology. Greater environmental awareness Industrial R&D
and new technologies, e.g., mechatronic systems, preventative mainte-
nance, additive manufacturing, biomedical applications, surface coating
techniques and modern information technologies, offer new perspectives 28%
and fields of application for fluid power systems. Public R&D w. industry

The highly motivated team of aspiring young scientists takes on the

challenges presented by this extensive and diversified field of study. The
institute’s multiple and profound national and international connections with 34%
manufacturers and users of fluid power components and systems, as well Government funds
as other research facilities, ensure that its activities are leading the way into
the future of research, development and education of fluid power systems. Turnover 2017: 3.1 Mio. Euro

IFK Industrial Colloquium Knowledge Transfer

The International Fluid Power The industrial colloquium takes IFAS academic staff members pub-
Conference (IFK) addresses users, place several times throughout the lish in technical journals and attend
manufacturers and scientists in the year and provides companies in the conferences all over the world,
field of fluid power engineering. The field of fluid power with an oppor- thereby presenting current research
IFK is one of the largest conferences tunity to report on interesting new activities and findings in fluid power
of its kind and is organised by the developments and trends inside the and related subjects. They also
Society of Advancement for Fluid market. It is open to the public and introduce the latest developments
Power Technology Inc. in cooper- offers fluid power manufacturers as into practical industrial applications
ation with the Fluid Power Asso- well as users a platform for network- by means of cooperative projects.
ciation of the German Engineering ing and technical discussions.
Federation (VDMA) and IFAS.

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Research Facilities
Experimental Laboratories
·· Over 1250 m² of laboratory space for testing ·· Anechoic room on isolated foundation, 6.5 × 8 m
·· 6 machine beds with isolated foundations ·· Sound pressure, power and intensity
·· 5 isolated test chambers with machine beds and ·· Dynamic pressure pulsation
hydraulic power supplies ·· Vibration
·· 3x 1 MW electrical power supply ·· Pass-through climatic test chamber, 4 × 4.8 × 3 m,
·· Compressed air systems at 6 and 16 barrel up to -70 °C to +70 °C, 15% to 95% rel. humidity
2800 Nm³/h ·· Oil laboratory for fluid property measurements
·· Over 50 tailored scientific, component, prototype and ·· Surface measurement laboratory, including
system test rigs ·· 3D-confocal microscope
·· Friction force test stands for rotational and trans- ·· 3D-contact stylus instrument
latory motion ·· Cylindricity and Microhardness measuring
·· Valve test rig (up to NS25 / 840 l/min) instruments
·· Accelerated ageing test rig for hydraulic valves ·· Mechanical and electronic workshop
·· 1 MW wind energy transmission test rig
·· 1.2 MW wave energy test rig

Lectures & Courses Office Wing

·· Fundamentals of fluid power (D & E) ·· Modern office space for up to 30 researchers
·· Servo-hydraulics (D) ·· 5 rooms for meetings, seminars and students
·· Simulation of fluid power systems (D) ·· High-performance servers for simulation
·· Lubricants and pressure media (D) ·· Academic library containing fluid power journals,
·· Design of fluid power components (D) reports, conference proceedings and reference
·· Fluid power for mobile applications (D) books (approx. 5000 references)

Experimental laboratory 1

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Mobile & Stationary Systems
Group Presentation
The application areas for hydraulic systems are replaced by electronic controls. The availability of smart
extensive and range from industrial, stationary use to the components results in new alternative, robust and
implementation in mobile machinery. Within this broad energy-efficient system concepts, which are already
spectrum, the research group “Mobile & Stationary apparent today through the increased use of electro-
Systems” focuses on the systematic, tailored redesign hydraulic direct drives.
or new development of hydraulic systems and architec-
tures in an increasingly mechatronic environment. Innovative drives have to be developed in order to meet
the ever-increasing demands in terms of availability,
The extension of these fluid-mechatronic drive productivity and energy efficiency. The holistic view of
structures by modern information technology as part the system from the primary energy source to the output
of the IIoT is continuously increasing the scope for creates fundamentally new drive concepts. However,
research and development projects. In this context the need for research is not limited to the novel inter-
the research for stationary systems concentrates on connection of hydraulic and electrical components but
enhancing the systems’ durability, efficiency and service also includes the development of higher-level system
intervals as well as enabling preventative maintenance. controls.
In order for condition monitoring and preventative
maintenance to be usefully implemented, new system Publications & Link
requirements in terms of digital modeling, simplification
and standardized structures arise, presenting new
challenges to the group.

The wider use of real-time control hardware results in

hydraulic-mechanical controllers being progressively www.ifas.rwth-aachen.de/group/sys

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Research Scope & Current Projects

Hybridization of Mobile Machinery Drivetrains for Renewable Energy

The aim of this research approach is to optimize the Drive train are being developed for various forms of
load on the diesel engine, which will remain a central renewable energies, including solutions for wind, wave
component of construction machinery today and in the and flying wind turbines. The design goals for drivetrains
near future. By recovering energy from the machine’s are high degrees of energy generation ranging from
drives, the power requirement on the diesel engine can partial to full load, compact design, low life cycle costs
be optimized. All in all, fuel consumption and emissions and successful competition against electro-mechanical
(noise and particles) can be reduced in this way. drive solutions.

Carbon Footprint of Actuators for Industrial Machine and Process Controls

Automation Systems Due to the increasing digitalization and the high avail-
The reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ability of cross-machine and cross-process data, new
necessitates the knowledge of the significant influence system concepts are developed in close cooperation
factors in automation systems. In cooperation with FIR with the group Digitalization & Automation. These in turn
of RWTH Aachen University, an online based user tool lead to great potential for shortening production and
for the estimation of GHG-emissions throughout the life cycle times, improving human-machine interaction and
cycle of pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical process stability.
drives in accordance to technical guidelines is
developed.

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Digitalization & Automation
Group Presentation
The research group “Digitalization & Automation” linked in a global network. These distributed systems
attempts to close the gap between existing high-tech create new functionalities, enabling the development of
fluid power components as well as systems and modern new business areas that are tailored to the customers’
information technology. The greatest challenge lies in individual needs. This requirement presupposes that
the implementation of digital concepts that increase the basic functional patterns and design guidelines are
added value and efficiency of the overall system whilst reconsidered. Fluid power systems must not only be
maintaining the well-established fluid power robustness. adaptable but also self-describing and functionally reli-
able using the concepts of feature definitions and asset
The fourth industrial revolution is actually a continuing administration shells. Finally, by utilizing dynamic and
evolution, whose main feature is the global connection theoretically infinite amounts of computing power, e.g.,
of intelligent components and systems. This endeavor cloud or high performance computing, advanced control
holds tremendous potential and provides new research algorithms and data analysis techniques can lead to
questions that need to be answered in order to be unforeseen functionalities.
consistently implemented. The development is not only
to be seen in individual sectors, but spreads across
the entire industry and crosslinks various components,
systems and technologies. Publications & Link

While in the past the focus was set on solutions for

condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, the
principle of holistic digitalization in fluid power technol-
ogy and research needs to be expanded. This includes
the development of cyber-physical systems that are www.ifas.rwth-aachen.de/group/dig

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Research Scope & Current Projects

Comparison of Edge- and Cloud-based Systems Investigation of the Digitalization Potential

for Control Designs of Fluid Power Actuators towards Fluid Power Systems
Digitalization offers the opportunity to shift the process- The digitalization potential is examined in a study by
ing power towards decentralized computing servers, analyzing the use case of a system’s initial operation.
such as cloud services. When referring to fluid pow- Here, the process is routed along the examples of a
er devices, it is still a vague assumption that cloud hydraulic compact drive and a pneumatic automation
computing increases the functional scope or efficiency. system in order to outline research and development
Current research approaches try to clarify the benefit of guidelines for the fluid power industry. The study is
cloud services in comparison to the edge-computation funded by a consortium of industrial companies at
with special focus on functional enhancements, latency a pre-competitive stage under administration of the
and data security. VDMA.

Lifetime Estimation by Holistic Data Evaluation Self-Learning Algorithms for Model Identification
Even though hydraulics are formally known as robust Parameter identification is a state of the art process in
technology, complex machine architectures tend to have case of an existent system model. Unfortunately, a
severe failures during their life time. Since there are huge sufficiently precise model is not available for most fluid
machineries whose malfunctions have intense economic power applications. Therefore, in order to derive a
impact, the early estimation of such events is system model autonomously advanced algorithms are
mandatory. Thus, within this research project the used to map existent sensor and actor signals. The
remaining lifetime of a construction vehicle is analyzed algorithms are tested on a pneumatic automation test
by statistical evaluation of several sensors. bench within this research project.

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Fluid Power Components
Group Presentation
The research and development of diverse fluid power specific use cases, as well as the development of cor-
components is focus of the research group rective measures in case of damage. The methodology
“Fluid Power Components”. From concept to prototype includes the application of analytical, experimental and
and functional testing, customized holistic approaches numerical methods. By the use of these approaches,
are offered to successfully conduct or accompany optimized and novel components can be developed.
different kinds of component related studies.
Besides cost-effectiveness, modern fluid power drives
In addition to the further development of existing are required to offer high efficiency and functionality, low
conventional components, the implementation of smart noise, long service life and high robustness. Further-
units with embedded sensors is driven forward. The more, environmental issues such as biodegradable
range of research projects reaches from specialized supplies and the use of recyclable and non-toxic
components for aerospace and automotive applications, materials are increasingly gaining importance. Basing on
through construction, agricultural and forestry these requirements, further development of
machinery, to stationary equipment, such as manu- components is advanced, constituting an important
facturing machinery or renewable energy plants. step in future-proofing fluid power drives and systems.
Investigations are undertaken in the framework of basic
research, pre-competitive research, joint research and Publications & Link
industrial projects.

The group considers upcoming challenges in

component research and development from all relevant
perspectives. This includes the analysis of customary
components and the adaptation or optimization for www.ifas.rwth-aachen.de/group/com

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Research Scope & Current Projects

Ceramic Flat Spool Valve Acoustic Emission of Pneumatic Components

Cylindrical spool valves made of steel have two ma- The excitation of pneumatic systems causes structure-
jor disadvantages. The non-adjustable annular gap borne noise and airborne noise, which is perceived
between spool and bushing leads to dissipation through by people as unpleasant and affects the hearing. By
leakage and the wear of the control edges leads to a means of a specially developed measuring method and
change of the operating behavior. In cooperation with a holistic simulation model, the primary sound sources
the IWM of RWTH Aachen University, a flat slide valve are identified. This enables the incorporation of acous-
made of ceramic is being developed which avoids the tical optimization into the early development process of
mentioned weak points. products.

Decentralized Hydraulic Axis with High-Speed Investigation of Cylinder Block – Valve Plate
Components Contact in Axial Piston Machines
An electro hydraulic actuator (EHA) with a high speed A combination of experimental and theoretical
power unit for demanding requirements of mobile approaches is used on the basis of a self-developed
applications for compactness and power density is simulation program to obtain information on the
being developed in cooperation with the MSE of RWTH tribological contact. Gap heights in the range of a few
Aachen University. Therefore a new high speed internal micrometers and contact friction are measured
gear pump is designed in order to achieve a speed level realistically on a fully functional 160 kW pump and
increase and thus an increase in power density of the modeled numerically.
hydraulic system.

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Tribology & Fluids
Group Presentation
The “Tribology & Fluids” research group focuses on the (up to 8000 bar), friction forces in sealing systems at
research of pressure fluids and the holistic understand- relative speeds of up to 10 m/s, leakage and entrain-
ing of tribological systems in hydraulic and pneumatic ment rate of rod sealing systems have been designed
applications. and are in operation. Furthermore, a variety of tribo-
meters for the investigation of abstracted contacts
Investigations of the various tribological and pressure under the influence of various lubrication conditions
fluid issues are carried out on different levels of abstrac- and material pairings are in operation. Additionally, an
tion ranging from tribometer investigations to complex oil laboratory enabling standardized tests, e.g., capillary
multi-body systems. The aim is to be able to ensure the viscosimetry, HFRR and SLBOCLE, is available.
transferability of the findings to real systems, enabling an
application-oriented optimization of existing tribo- The research results intend to improve the physical
logical systems. In parallel to experimental investiga- and / or empirical understanding of the tribological
tions, analytical and simulative models and methods for contacts and systems, thus enabling modelling for an
describing the observed effects are created, extended efficient and durable component and fluid design, as
and validated whenever possible. By use of these well as for lifetime prediction.
methods local critical states in tribological systems can
already be evaluated and optimized during the design Publications & Link
process.

IFAS has extensive experience and expertise in the

development and operation of highly specialized tailor
made test benches. Amongst others, unique test rigs for
the determination of pressure-dependent fluid properties www.ifas.rwth-aachen.de/group/tri

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Research Scope & Current Projects

BioHydra Electrostatic Charging of Fluids and Components

Novel and sustainable water/polymer based hydraulic Ash- and zinc-free hydraulic fluids with a very low
fluids are developed within the BioHydra project, which conductivity are increasingly employed in hydraulic
is conducted with industrial partners and the Fraunhofer applications. As a result, electrostatic charges are no
research organization. At IFAS, extensive wear tests are longer conductively dissipated in the liquid and spon-
carried out to gain insight into the operational capability taneous discharges occur, especially in the filter. At IFAS
of the fluid in real hydraulic systems. the influences on the charges are examined.

Metallic Sealing Tailor Made Fuels from Biomass (TMFB)

The leakage free sealing using poppet valves has a As part of the cluster of excellence “Tailor Made Fuels
significant importance in hydraulics, especially in regard from Biomass” diesel fuels based on biomass are
to fail safe and counter-balance valves. Nevertheless, developed. A central research question in this context is
the sealing mechanism has not been fully explored and the injectability of these fuels in the combustion
is thus investigated within this public research project. chamber. The currently unknown fluid properties under
For this purpose, coupled structure-fluid simulations the pressure conditions in the rail represent a crucial
including complex contact models over a very broad aspect for this issue. To gain further insight, high-pres-
scale range are carried out and validated by means of sure test rigs are developed and operated at IFAS.
experiments in cooperation with the Peter-Grünberg-
Institute of FZ Jülich.

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Simulation Development & Validation
Group Presentation
In the context of the industrial internet of things and pre- well-equipped test field allow us to efficiently set-up
ventative maintenance the need for accurate and novel and validate simulations for complex systems as well as
simulation models is constantly increasing. Therefore, specific detached physical phenomena.
advancing simulation methods and their experimental
validation are the focus of the “Simulation Development Although fluid power machines and phenomena have
& Validation” research group. been developed and researched for many decades,
the holistic simulation including every detail or physical
Independent of the component or system, it is crucial property is not yet possible. The current research scope
to begin with the underlying physics before starting to includes, e.g., gap heights in displacement machines,
build or develop a model in a computational environ- cavitation, sealing mechanisms, rubber sealing fatigue
ment. Nevertheless, in some instances empirical data or gas injection systems. The accurate research and
for model abstraction is inevitable. In either case, the simulation of fluid power phenomena, components and
numerical model necessitates validation using experi- systems will be essential to reach the goals of IIoT in
mental set-ups. The choice of the experimental set-up hydraulics and pneumatics.
plays a fundamental role in terms of a time and
resource efficient model development process. When-
ever possible, simulation results at IFAS are validated Publications & Link
with experimental data.

Wherever state of the art tools reach their limits, new

or enhanced simulation tools and methods can be
researched and developed. Our experience with multi-
fold projects, various simulation environments and a www.ifas.rwth-aachen.de/group/sim

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Research Scope & Current Projects

CNG Injection System Water Radial Piston Pump

Compressed natural gas (CNG) is a promising alter- Sufficient lubrication of tribological contacts within
native for conventional liquid fuels due to several pumps and motors is always a crucial aspect and
advantages. The improvement of a CNG driven engine especially demanding when substituting hydraulic oil
requires a direct injection system. A time efficient by water as pressure fluid. A prototype and simulation
simulation of the system is imperative for a successful model of a high pressure radial piston pump for water
engine design. In cooperation with an industrial partner applications is developed within a governmentally
such a simulation model is being developed. founded project.

Dissolved Air in Hydraulic Systems Dynamic Sealing Simulation

Gas cavitation has always been a major problem in The description of friction between two rough surfaces
hydraulic systems leading to cavitation erosion which is difficult to calculate especially if the material is
ultimately results in component failure. Its prediction deformable rubber. Although rubber seals appear in
requires accurate physical knowledge of the mech- every technical application, their physical treatment
anisms behind the air dissolution process as well as is not fully understood yet. In conjunction with the
fluid specific characteristics, e.g., diffusion coefficient development of a new physical model at the FZ Jülich
and solubility. These issues are the research focus of a a dynamic sealing simulation model is built up within a
DFG-funded project in conjunction with a model devel- governmentally founded project.
opment to predict air bubble growth.

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Former Academic Staff
Directors
Backé W., em. Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c.
mult., Aachen (†)
Murrenhoff H., Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. i. R., Aachen

Chief Engineers
Lück J., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Wetter 1977 Klinger F., Prof. Dr.-Ing., Innowind Forschungs-
Heinen R., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Drolshagen gesellschaft, Saarbrücken *
Riedel H., Prof. Dr.-Ing. i.R., Köln 1978 Lee K. L., Prof. Dr.-Ing. i.R., Seoul, Korea
Helduser S., Prof. Dr.-Ing. i.R., Krefeld Wobben D., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Bochum
Weingarten F., Dr.-Ing. (†) 1979 Christiani P., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Neuffen
Murrenhoff H., Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. i.R., Aachen Eich O., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Remscheid
Saffe P., Dr.-Ing., Aventics, Laatzen Mihalcea R., Prof. Dr.-Ing. i.R., Illinois, USA
Haas H.-J., Dr.-Ing., Parker Hannifin, Chemnitz Schulz R., Prof. Dr.-Ing., Thomas Magnete,
Jacobs G., Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing., RWTH Aachen Herdorf
University, Aachen Sprockhoff V., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Frankfurt
Lehner S., Dr.-Ing., Linde Hydraulics, 1980 Goedecke W.-D., Prof. Dr.-Ing. i.R., St.
Aschaffenburg Georgen
Fischer M., Dr.-Ing., ARGO-HYTOS, Klie J., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Sprockhövel *
Kraichtal-Menzingen Kleinbreuer W., Dr.-Ing. i.R., St. Augustin
Bauer F., Dr.-Ing., Hydac System, Renvert P., Prof. Dr.-Ing. i.R., Neuenrade
Sulzbach/Saar Trudzinski R. M., Dr.-Ing., TU Hamburg/
Meuser M., Dr.-Ing., MAN Diesel & Turbo, Harburg, Hamburg
Oberhausen Willebrand H., Dr.-Ing., BSI, Königswinter
Prust D., Dr.-Ing., XCMG European Research 1981 Hoffmann W., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Eppingen
Center, Krefeld Luhmer H., Dr.-Ing., i.R., Kaarst
Reinertz O., Dr.-Ing., IFAS der RWTH Aachen Neuhaus R., Dr.-Ing., i.R., Marktheidenfeld
University, Aachen Lu Y. H., Prof. Dr.-Ing., i.R., Beijing, China
1982 Tumbrink M., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Rheinfelden/Baden
Weiler W., Prof. Dr.-Ing., i.R., Landshut
1973 Brodowski W., Dr.-Ing. (†) 1983 Berger J., Dr.-Ing., FillDesign, Jülich
Hamburger N., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Paris Denker K., Dr.-Ing., Festo, Esslingen
Hömberg K., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Mettmann Niederstadt J., Dr.-Ing., Bosch Rexroth,
1974 Bialas V., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Hilden Gronau
Hahmann W., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Kempen Overdiek G., Dr.-Ing., ixetic Bad Homburg, Bad
1975 Böckmann R.-D., Prof. Dr.-Ing. i.R.,Wettenberg Homburg v. d. H.
Causemann P., Dr.-Ing., ZF Sachs, Roth J., Dr.-Ing., i.R., Gifhorn
Schweinfurt Schwenzer R., Dr.-Ing., i.R., Esslingen
Lipphardt P., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Holzwickede Theissen H., Dr.-Ing., i.R., Mönchengladbach
Tatar H., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Neuss Wernecke P. W., Dr.-Ing. (†)
1976 Dreymüller J., Dr.-Ing., Workflow Consult 1984 Haarhaus M., Dr.-Ing., i.R., Tönisvorst
Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Dreymüller, Trier Shih M.-Ch., Prof. Dr.-Ing., i.R., Tainan, Taiwan

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 Zimmermann H. L., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Krefeld Gimkiewicz K., Dr.-Ing., Volkswagen,
1985 Sänger J., Dr.-Ing., Ingenieur-Büro, Karlsbad* Wolfsburg
1986 Hong Y.-S., Prof. Dr.-Ing., Hankuk Aerospace Leufgen M., Dr.-Ing., Königswinter
University, Seoul, Korea Tao J., Dr.-Ing., Merkel Freudenberg Fluid-
Langen H. J., Dr.-Ing. i.R., Frechen technic, Hamburg
Langen A., Dr.-Ing., Linde Hydraulics, Tsung T. T., Dr.-Ing., National Taipei University,
Aschaffenburg Taipei, Taiwan
Pachnicke E., Dr.-Ing. (†) 1992 Lue Y., Dr.-Ing., Liebherr, Shanghai, China
Trost J., Dr.-Ing., Büttner Gesellschaft für Rinck S., Dr.-Ing., Singulus Technologies,
Trocknungs und Umwelttechnik, Krefeld- Kahl a. M.
Uerdingen Rotthäuser S., Dr.-Ing., Ingenieurgemeinschaft
1987 Forster I., Prof. Dr.-Ing., TH Südwestfalen, IgH, Essen
Soest Ulrich H., Prof. Dr.-Ing., Hochschule Ruhr
Ioannidis I., Dr.-Ing., Oskar Frech, Schorndorf West, Mühlheim a. d. Ruhr
Kolvenbach H., Dr.-Ing., Linator, Aachen Welschof B., Dr.-Ing., Tadano Faun,
Nguyen Tri, Prof. Dr.-Ing., Jade Hochschule, Lauf a. d. Pegnitz
Wilhelmshaven 1993 Klein A., Dr.-Ing., Akebono Europe,
Winner D., Dr.-Ing., TAW Cert, Fürth Gonesse, Frankreich
Zehner F., Prof. Dr.-Ing., FH Gelsenkirchen, Lodewyks J., Prof. Dr.-Ing., Hochschule
Gelsenkirchen Luzern, Horw, Schweiz
1988 Berbuer J., Dr.-Ing., Entwicklungsbüro für fluid- Nied-Menninger T. T., Prof. Dr.-Ing.,
technische Systeme und Komponenten, FH Bochum, Bochum
Aachen Renn J. C., Prof. Dr., National Yunlin University
Dluzik K., Dr.-Ing., Geräte und Pumpenbau, of Science, Douliu, Taiwan
Merbelsrod Schillings K., Dr.-Ing., Linde Material Handling,
Hellmann K.-H., Dr.-Ing., Unternehmens- Aschaffenburg
beratung, Schriesheim Zähe B., Dr.-Ing., SUN-Hydraulics,
Rupprecht K.-R., Dr.-Ing., Frankfurt University Erkelenz
of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt 1994 Busch C., Prof. Dr.-Ing., FH Zwickau,
1989 Lawrence M. D., Dr.-Ing., Portugal Weilerbach
1990 Anders P., Prof. Dr.-Ing., FH Furtwangen, Dahmann P., Prof. Dr.-Ing., FH Aachen,
Emmingen Aachen
Mauer J., Dr.-Ing., Blum-Novotest, Willich Faßbender A., Prof. Dr.-Ing., FH Köln, Köln
Ohligschläger O., Dr.-Ing., Thomas Magnete, Geimer M., Prof. Dr.-Ing., KIT, Karlsruhe
Herdorf Piechnick M., Dr.-Ing., marpitec,
Ortwig H., Prof. Dr.-Ing., FH Trier, Trier Aschaffenburg *
Scholz D., Prof. Dr.-Ing., FH Münster, Steinfurt Schneider E., Dr.-Ing., Robert Bosch,
Schwarz T., Dr.-Ing., Allianz Global Corporate & Echterdingen, Leinfelden
Speciality, München Wennmacher G., Prof. Dr.-Ing., DHBW Duale
Zumbrägel J., Dr.-Ing., Robert Bosch, Stuttgart Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, Lörrach
1991 Bergemann M., Dr.-Ing., Siemens Landis 1995 Boes Ch., Dr.-Ing., Moog, Böblingen
& Staefa Production, Rastatt Chen M.-F., Prof. Dr.-Ing., National Changhua
Besgen J., Dr.-Ing., Metallbau Pfeuffer, University of Education,Taiwan
Werneck Eschmann R., Dr.-Ing., Festo, Esslingen
Feigel H.-J., Dr.-Ing., Mando Halla Company, Esser J., Dr.-Ing., Porsche, Weissach
Seoul, Korea Kögl Ch., Dr.-Ing., Siemens, Erlangen

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 Mostert E., Dr.-Ing., Schumag, Aachen Völker B., Dr.-Ing., MSA, Karlstadt a. M.
Weishaupt E., Dr.-Ing., Hydac System, 2000 Czinki A., Prof. Dr.-Ing., Hochschule
Sulzbach/Saar Aschaffenburg, Aschaffenburg
Breuer-Stercken A., Prof. Dr.-Ing., Hochschule Linden D., Dr.-Ing., Weber-Hydraulik Valve
OstwestfalenLippe, Lemgo Tech, Konstanz
1996 Herakovic N., Dr.-Ing., University of Ljubljana, Werner M., Dr.-Ing., BWG Bergwerk- u.
Ljubljana, Slowenien Walzwerkmaschinenbau, Duisburg
Jarchow M., Dr.-Ing., Dyna-Mess Prüfsysteme, Zhang Y., Dr.-Ing., Bosch Rexroth, Lohr a. M.
Stolberg/Rhld. 2001 Fees G., Dr.-Ing., Wessel-Hydraulik,
Kett R., Dipl.-Ing., Fluidon, Aachen Wilhelmshaven
Kraft W., Dr.-Ing., Linde Hydraulics, Müller B., Dr.-Ing., Weber Hydraulik,
Aschaffenburg * Güglingen
Latour C., Prof. Dr.-Ing., Hochschule für Mundry S., Dr.-Ing., Caterpillar Global Mining
angewandte Wissenschaften Würzburg- Europe, Lünen
Schweinfurt, Schweinfurt Oberem R., Dr.-Ing. (†)
Pott H. N., Dr.-Ing., Voss Fluidtechnik, Baum H., Dr.-Ing., Fluidon, Aachen
Wipperfürth 2002 Günther G., Dr.-Ing. (†)
Wolff-Jesse C., Dr.-Ing., Deutsche Bahn, van Bebber D., Dr.-Ing., Ford Forschungs-
Frankfurt a. M. zentrum, Aachen
1997 Donders S., Dr.-Ing., Ingeniös, Haigerloch 2003 Breuer D., Dr.-Ing., Bosch Rexroth, Horb
Jang D. S., Dr.-Ing., Doosan Infracore, Bublitz R., Dr.-Ing., Parker Hannifin, Kaarst
Gyeonngi-Do, Korea Hantke P., Dr.-Ing., Bosch Rexroth, Lohr a. M.
Kleist A., Dr.-Ing., Linde Hydraulics, Schmidt M., Dr.-Ing., Liebherr-Components,
Aschaffenburg Deggendorf
Baldy M., Dr.-Ing., Polysius, Beckum 2004 Boldt T., Dr.-Ing., Weber Hydraulik, Güglingen
1998 Chiang M.-H., Prof. Dr.-Ing., National Taiwan Breit H., Dr.-Ing., Dr. Breit GmbH, Heiligenhaus
University of Science & Technology, Taipei Jansen R., Dr.-Ing., Aker Solutions, Erkelenz
Hagemeister W., Dr.-Ing., Ingenieur- Meindorf T., Dr.-Ing., Fluitronics, Krefeld
gemeinschaft IgH, Essen Zhang X., Dr.-Ing., Quaker Chemical,
Jongebloed H., Dr.-Ing., Wessel-Hydraulik, Shanghai, China
Wilhelmshaven 2005 Schuster G., Dr.-Ing., Robert Bosch,
Kempermann Ch., Dr.-Ing., Fluitronics, Heilbronn
Krefeld Deeken M., Dipl.-Ing., Liebherr-MCCtec,
Mager M., Dr.-Ing., Parker Hannifin, Kaarst Rostock
Roosen K., Dr.-Ing., Parker Hannifin, Kaarst Hoppermann A., Prof. Dr.-Ing., Hochschule
Tappe P., Dr.-Ing., Magnet-Schultz, Niederrhein, Krefeld
Memmingen Goerres M., Dipl.-Ing., Merkel Freudenberg
Gessat J., Prof. Dr.-Ing., HTW Saarland, Fluidtechnic, Schwalmstadt
1999 Saarbrücken Schütz B., Dr.-Ing., Robert Bosch, Stuttgart *
Nevoigt A., Prof. Dr.-Ing., FH Südwestfalen, 2006 Gauchel W., Dr.-Ing., Festo, Esslingen
Iserlohn Schultz A., Dr.-Ing., Magnet-Schultz,
Remmelmann A., Dr.-Ing., John Deere, Memmingen
Mannheim Zaun M., Dr.-Ing., gwk Gesellschaft Wärme
Ristic M., Dr.-Ing., Bosch Rexroth, Lohr a. M. Kältetechnik, Kierspe
Sanchen G., Dr.-Ing., Hilti, Schaan, Goenechea E., Dr.-Ing., Bucher Hydraulics,
Liechtenstein Neuheim, Schweiz

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 Scharf S., Dr.-Ing., Jungheinrich, Norderstedt Research Center, Krefeld
2007 Göhler C., Dr.-Ing., XCMG European Research Elvers J., Dr.-Ing., Jülich
Center, Krefeld Lorenz B., Dr.-Ing., Continental, Frankfurt *
2008 Stammen C., Prof. Dr.-Ing., XCMG European 2013 Kühnlein M., Dr.-Ing., WILO, Dortmund
Research Center, Krefeld Schuhmacher J., Dr.-Ing., TÜV Rheinland
Palmen A., Dr.-Ing., Luk, Bühl Energie und Umwelt, Köln
Kohmäscher T., Dr.-Ing., Danfoss Power Heipl O., Dr.-Ing.
Solutions, Neumünster 2014 Robens N., Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.Ing., ABB,
Dittmer H.-J., Dr.-Ing., Ingenieur-Büro, Hanau
Sindelfingen * Gels S., Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Kfm., Hydraulische
2009 Liermann M., Dr.-Ing., Danfoss Power Antriebstechnik P&G, Altena
Solutions, Neumünster Schmitz J., Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.Ing., Linde
Schmidt M., Dr.-Ing., ABB, Hanau-Großauheim Hydraulics, Aschaffenburg
2010 Reichert M., Dr.-Ing., Hydac Engineering, Sgro S. Dr.-Ing., Montanhydraulik,
Steinhausen Holzwickede
Verkoyen T., Dr.-Ing., XCMG European 2015 Vatheuer N., Dr.-Ing., Hydac, Sulzbach
Research Center, Krefeld Siebert C., Dipl.-Ing., XCMG European
Schlemmer K., Dr.-Ing., Moog Industrial Group, Research Center, Krefeld
Luxemburg von Grabe C., Dr.-Ing.
Fritz S., Dr.-Ing., Varian Medical Systems Schmitz (geb. Schrank) K., Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing.,
Particle Therapy, Bergisch Gladbach RWTH Aachen University, Aachen
Torikka T., Dr.-Ing., Bosch Rexroth, Lohr * 2016 Heitzig S., Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.Ing., Integral
Wohlers A., Dr.-Ing., Hydac Filtertechnik, Hydraulik, Willich
Sulzbach/Saar Vukovic M., Dr.-Ing., Linde Hydraulics,
2011 Enekes C., Dr.-Ing., Klüber Lubrication Aschaffenburg
München, München Schulze Schencking D., Dr.-Ing., Hauhinco,
Leonhard L., Dipl.-Ing., Danfoss Power Sprockhövel
Solutions, Neumünster 2017 Schleihs C., Dr.-Ing., IFAS der RWTH Aachen
von Dombrowski R., Dr.-Ing., Siempelkamp, University, Aachen
Krefeld Weinebeck A., Dipl.-Ing., GETRAG,
Riedel C., Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt. Ing., GHH Untergruppenbach
Santiago, Chile Longhitano M., M.Sc., OMT Torino, Turin,
Piepenstock U., Dipl.-Ing., Hydraulische Italien
Antriebstechnik P&G, Altena 2018 Sugimura K., M.Sc., Japan
Fatemi A., Dr.-Ing., Robert Bosch, Tiffin (geb. Dießel) D., M.Sc., Bucher
Stuttgart Hydraulics, Neuheim, Schweiz
Kamizuru Y., Dr.-Ing., Bosch Rexroth, Wegner S., Dipl.-Ing., Stackpole International,
Hamburg Aachen
Ibrahim M., Dr.-Ing., Benha University, Kairo,
Ägypten
González R. G., Dr.-Ing., Festo, Esslingen *
Nafz T., Dr.-Ing., Bosch Rexroth, Horb *
2012 Drumm S., Dr.-Ing., Wirtgen Group,
Windhagen
Ewald J., Dr.-Ing., Bosch Rexroth, Lohr a. M.
Inderelst M., Dr.-Ing., XCMG European * external promotion

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Recent Literature
Boldt, Torsten Göhler, Oliver-Carlos Kamizuru, Yukio
Entwicklung mechatronischer Alterungsuntersuchungen und Me- Development of Hydrostatic Drive
Systeme am Beispiel hydraulischer thoden zur Alterungsvorhersage für Trains for Wave Energy Converters,
Spanntechnik, 2004 umweltverträgliche Schmierstoffe in 2014
Breuer, David neu gestalteten Tribosystemen,2008 Kim, Sunghun
Reibung am Arbeitskolben von Goenechea, Eneko Measurement of effective bulk
Schrägscheibenmaschinen im Mechatronische Systeme zur modulus and its use in CFD
Langsamlauf, 2007 Pulsationsminderung hydrosta- simulation, 2012
Drumm, Sebastian M. tischer Verdrängereinheiten, 2007 Kohmäscher, Torsten
Entwicklung von Messmethoden Gutiérrez González, Roberto Modellbildung, Analyse und Aus-
hydraulischer Kraftstoffeigen- Development of a diagnostic legung hydrostatischer Antriebs-
schaften unter Hochdruck, 2012 concept for pneumatic systems and strangkonzepte, 2008
Elvers, Jan components, 2012 Kühnlein, Michael
Eindimensionale Modellierung Hantke, Patrick Selbstverstärkende Elektro-
pneumatischer Netzwerkkom- Entwicklung eines piezobetätigten Hydraulische Bremse mit hoher
ponenten, 2016 Schaltventils mit Busanbindung Systemdynamik, 2013
Enekes, Claus für den untertägigen Einsatz in der Liermann, Matthias
Ausgewählte Maßnahmen zur Wasserhydraulik, 2005 Self-energizing Electro-Hydraulic
Effizienzsteigerung von Axialkolben- Heipl, Oliver P. Brake, 2008
maschinen, 2012 Experimentelle und numerische Meindorf, Thomas
Ewald, Julian Modellbildung zur Bestimmung der Sensoren für die Online-Zustands-
Selbstverstärkende Elektro-Hydrau- Reibkraft translatorischer Dicht- überwachung von Druckmedien
lische Bremse (SEHB) für Schienen- ungen, 2013 und Strategien zur Signalaus-
fahrzeuge, 2011 Heitzig, Stefan wertung, 2005
Fatemimoughari, Arshia Analyse und Optimierung biokraft- Meuser, Marcell
Analysis of tribological properties stoffgeschmierter Tribosysteme in Nichtlineare Regelung pneu-
for the design of synthetic biofuels, Common-Rail-Pumpen, 2017 matischer Antriebe, 2011
2012 Hoppermann, Andreas Palmen, André
Fritz, Stephan Einfluss von Oberflächengestaltung Untersuchungen zur Leistungs-
Verfahren zur Erkennung sowie und Werkstoffwahl auf das tribo- steigerung und Bewertung der
Diagnose von Fehlern in pneuma- logische Verhalten von Gleit- und Effizienz von hydrostatischen
tischen Systemen und Kompo- Dichtungskontakten hydraulischer Verdrängereinheiten, 2008
nenten, 2011 Komponenten, 2006 Prust, David
Gauchel, Wolfgang Ibrahim, Mohamed Entwicklung einer auf trockener
Entwicklung und Regelung eines Investigation of Hydraulic Trans- Adhäsion basierenden Greifvor-
integrierten und flexiblen servopneu- missions for Passenger Cars, 2011 richtung, 2011
matischen 2-Backengreifers, 2006 Inderelst, Martin Reichert, Maxim
Gels, Stefan Efficiency improvements in mobile Development of high-response
Einsatz konturierter und bes- hydraulic systems, 2013 piezo-servovalves for improved
chichteter Kolben-Buchse-Paare Jansen, Roman J. performance of electrohydraulic
in Axialkolbenmaschinen in Verschleiß und Lebensdauerab- cylinder drives, 2010
Schrägscheibenbauweise, 2011 schätzung von Dichtungen in pneu-
matischen Sitzventilen, 2008

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Reinertz, Olivier Schrank, Katharina von Grabe, Christian
Miniaturisierung servopneumatischer Eindimensionale Hydrauliksimulation Effizienzsteigerung durch Abluft-
Rotationsantriebe, 2014 mehrphasiger Fluide, 2015 nutzung bei pneumatischen
Riedel, Christian Schütz, Björn Antrieben, 2015
Massenstrombasierte hydraulische Hochdynamischer endlagenge- von Dombrowski, René
Systemsimulation im Ein- und Zwei- dämpfter Hydraulikaktor, 2005 Modellierung der Partikelverteilung in
phasenmodell, 2014 Schultz, Albert W. hydraulischen Systemen, 2015
Robens, Niko Simulationsgestützter Entwurf Vukovic, Milos
Entwicklung und Auslegung von elektromagnetischer Linearaktoren Hydraulic Hybrid Systems for
Endlagendämpfungen für hoch- für fluidtechnische Ventile, 2006 Excavators, 2017
dynamische Zylinderantriebe, 2016 Schumacher, Jan Wohlers, Alexander
Roosen, Klaus Alterungs- und Verschleißverhalten Tribologische Simulationsmodell-
Hydraulische Stellantriebe mit von Druckübertragungsmedien und bildung dynamischer Dichtungen,
Nebenstromregelung, 2002 hydraulischen Ventilen, 2013 2012
Scharf, Stephan Schulze Schencking, Dirk B. Zaun, Michael
Auslegung ZrCg-beschichteter Neuartige Radialkolbeneinheit mit Elektrorheologische Ventile als Stell-
Kolben mit harter Buchse für axialen Steuerplatten, 2016 elemente in Zylinderantrieben, 2007
Axialkolbenmachinen mit umwelt- Schuster, Gerhard Zhang, Xingang
verträglichen Druckübertragungs- CFD-gestützte Maßnahmen zur Alterungsmechanismen ökologisch
medien, 2014 Reduktion von Strömungskraft verträglicher Druckflüssigkeiten,
Schleihs, Christian und Kavitation am Beispiel eines 2004
Acoustic Design of Axial Piston hydraulischen Schaltventils, 2005
Swashplate Machines, 2017 Sgro, Sebastian
Schlemmer, Kristof Concepts of Hydraulic Circuit Lecture Notes
Entwicklung eines wissensbasierten Design Integrating the Combustion
Unterstützungssystems zur Ausle- Engine, 2014 Fundamentals of Fluid Power
gung servohydraulischer Linearan- Stammen, Christian Part 1: Hydraulics
triebe, 2012 Condition Monitoring für intelligente Part 2: Pneumatics
Schmidt, Martin hydraulische Linearantriebe, 2005 Grundlagen der Fluidtechnik
Untersuchung und Ansätze zur Torikka, Tapio Teil 1: Hydraulik
modellhaften Beschreibung der Bewertung von Analyseverfahren zur Teil 2: Pneumatik
Alterung auf Estern basierender Zustandsüberwachung Servohydraulik
Zwischenstoffe für den Einsatz in einer Axialkolbenpumpe, 2011 Fluidtechnik für mobile
umweltverträglichen Tribo- Vatheuer, Nils Anwendungen
systemen, 2003 Untersuchung des Bewegungsver-
Schmidt, Matthias haltens schräggestellter Kolben in
Dichtheit als Entwicklungsschwer- Schwenkscheibenmaschinen, 2016
punkt für Sitzventile hochdynamisch Verkoyen, Torsten
schaltender Zylinderantriebe, 2010 Aktive Sekundärmaßnahmen zur A complete list of publications,
Schmitz, Johannes B. Vermeidung von fahrzustands- lecture notes and older dissertations
Konzipierung und Vermessung abhängigen Geräuschen in can be found and ordered on our
hydrostatischer Windkraftgetriebe, hydraulischen Lenksystemen, 2009 hompage:
2015 www.ifas.rwth-aachen.de

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