Overview of Energy-saving Research on Pneumatic Actuator Systems
Pneumatic systems have the advantages of simplicity,reliability,and easy access to transmission media,and their application range continues to expand.However,their energy utilization rate is only 20%,which limits the fur-ther development of pneumatic technology.This article summarizes the current progress of energy-saving technology in pneumatic systems both domestically and internationally,and finds that reasonable use of exhaust can significantly im-prove energy-saving efficiency.Exhaust utilization is classified into three energy-saving methods:direct use of exhaust,recycling of exhaust,and energy conversion.The advantages of different energy-saving methods are analyzed,providing a theoretical basis for subsequent research on energy-saving in pneumatic systems.
Energy savingExhaust utilizationRecycling and utilizationEnergy conversion