Adaptive model predictive control for constant speed regulation of an accumulator-assisted hydromotor drive under varying load conditions

Shubhyanshu Singh, Ajit Kumar, Khac Duc Do, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology , Indian School of Mines, School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy

Published online on January 24, 2026

Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, Ahead of Print.
Hydraulic excavators are widely used in the construction and mining industries. However, they operate inefficiently because they dissipate a considerable amount of energy through their relief valves during cyclic operation. To address this, the article ...