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← TechnologyWhich outcome is observed when a proportional valve's spool sticks in a hydraulic servo system?
A)System oscillates around setpoint✓
B)Increased accumulator charging rate
C)Reduced fluid bulk modulus effect
D)Decreased thermal expansion compensation
💡 Explanation
The system oscillates around the setpoint because **limit cycle oscillation** occurs. The integral term in the control loop tries compensate, therefore causing overshoot, rather than smoothly reaching the desired position; this cycling is worsened due to the sticking valve.
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