Advancements in Fluid Power Technology: Sustainability, Electrification, and Digitalization

Petter Krus is Professor at the Division of Fluid and Mechatronic Systems (FLUMES) at Linköping University, Sweden. He received his Ph.D. in 1988 in the field of hydraulic control systems and was appointed full professor in Machine Design in 2001. He has a research focus on fluid power, engineering design, and systems simulation, with contributions to optimization and aeronautical applications. Professor Krus was awarded the Thulin Medal in Gold in 2022, by the Swedish Aerospace Association, for his contributions to Swedish aerospace technology and innovation.Liselott Ericson is Professor at the Division of Fluid and Mechatronic Systems (FLUMES) at Linköping University, Sweden. She obtained her Ph.D. in 2012 on noise reduction in hydraulic pumps and motors. Her research expertise lies in the design of pumps and motors, electrification of mobile machinery, and the development of simulation and modelling methods for fluid power systems. Professor Ericson has is actively involved in projects advancing sustainable and efficient fluid power technologies.

• Chapter 1: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in fluid power.- Chapter 2: Control and automation in fluid power.- Chapter 3: Hydraulics Systems.- Chapter 4: Energy efficient, electrified.- Chapter 3: Hydraulic Components.- Chapter 5: Pumps/motors, Valves.- Chapter 6: Applications for renewable Energy.- Chapter 7: Safety and Reliability.- Chapter 8: Modelling and Simulation.