Essays about: "Vidar Steinsland"

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  1. 1. Modeling and Control of Retarder using On/Off Solenoid Valves

    University essay from KTH/Reglerteknik

    Author : Vidar Steinsland; [2008]
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    Abstract : The Retarder is one of the main components in Scania's trucks' braking system and is used to brake down the truck and for maintaining a steady speed on descents. This Master's Thesis aims to investigate if the current system which uses a proportional valve to control the air pressure in the Retarder, can be replaced with two on/o® solenoid valves and a pressure chamber to control the air pressure, which would result in a cheaper and more robust system. READ MORE