Modeling and theoretical study of relief chamfer method for reducing the flow ripple of a spool valves distribution radial piston pump

Abstract

This paper presents a study of flow ripple reduction method of a spool valves distribution radial piston pump (SVDRPP). Relief chamfers are adopted to prolong and moderate the opening processes of the delivery spool valves, thus to relieve the pressure surges as well as the consequent flow ripples, vibrations and noises. The mathematical model of this method is established and multiple numerical simulations are conducted to analyze the mechanism as well as the effectiveness of this method. According to the simulation results, different relief chamfer angles have varying influences on flow ripple reduction. Remarkable reduction of flow fluctuation from 43.4% to 36% could be achieved, when the relief chamfer angle is set around 30°. Comparisons between the relief chamfer method and the time delay method indicate that the former has better compatibility to the load pressure lower than the rated value; while the latter has better compatibility to the higher load pressure.

Keywords

Radial piston pump spool valves distribution flow ripple relief chamfer time delay

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