Improving the Performance of a Two Way Flow Control Valve, Using a 3D CFD Modeling

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Frosina ◽  
Adolfo Senatore ◽  
Dario Buono ◽  
Michele Pavanetto ◽  
Micaela Olivetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Flow Control ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Cfd Modeling ◽  
Flow Control Valve ◽  
Development Costs ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Mathematical Model

The paper introduces a methodology aimed to optimize the performance of hydraulic components; in particular the design of a new two way flow control valve studying the valve internal fluid-dynamic behavior will be introduced. The methodology is based on the definition of a CFD tridimensional fluid-dynamic model. In fact, the model can help engineers to develop the best geometry, to optimize the valve performance, reducing the prototyping requirement and finally the time-to-market and, consequently, the development costs. At first, the original spool internal geometry has been evaluated and studied to tune the mathematical model and to validate it comparing its results with the data obtained through an experimental campaign. Then, the same approach has been applied to investigate several different internal spool geometries to define the best one in all operating conditions. A limited number of solutions have been prototyped and tested to verify the mathematical model predictions, in order to find the best configuration whose performances are consistent with the assigned objective for the component.

A Modeling Approach to Study the Fluid-Dynamic Forces Acting on the Spool of a Flow Control Valve

2016 ◽  
Vol 139 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Frosina ◽  
Adolfo Senatore ◽  
Dario Buono ◽  
Kim A. Stelson
Keyword(s):  
Flow Control ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Maximum Error ◽  
Cfd Modeling ◽  
Flow Control Valve ◽  
Pressure Force ◽  
Modeling Approach ◽  
Balance Of Forces

This paper introduces an approach to study a valve's internal fluid dynamics. During operation, the flow causes forces on the spool. These forces must be correctly balanced. Since these forces cannot be measured, a three-dimensional (3D) computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modeling approach is needed. A case study has been undertaken to verify the approach on a two-way pressure compensated flow control valve. Since forces vary during operation, the analysis must be transient. From the initial zero spool position, the flow goes through the valve causing a spool shift inside the valve's housing until the spool stops at its final position. Forces depend on the spring reaction, the inlet pressure force, the pressure force of the fluid inside the spool, and the spring holder volumes, and the balance of forces influences the outlet flow rate at the final spool position. First, the initial case geometry was modeled, prototyped, and tested, and this geometry was studied to verify the model accuracy compared to experimental data. The comparison shows good agreement with a maximum error of 3%. With the same approach, several other geometries were designed, but only the best geometry was prototyped and tested. The model was adopted to make several analyses of velocity contouring, streamlines trends, and pressure distribution in the fluid volume. The modeled and tested results achieved the expected performance confirming the effectiveness of the methodology.

Analysis and Modification of the Design of Fluid Power Control System for the Improvement of Product Quality

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahany W. Sadak ◽  
Taha E. Mkawee
Keyword(s):  
Flow Control ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
System Performance ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Flow Control Valve ◽  
Supply Pressure ◽  
System Designs ◽  
Proportional Flow

This research investigation is focused on providing system performance under different operating conditions, with special focus on variations in the supply pressure. The investigations have been carried out for different system designs. The analysis of the results introduces the effect of system designs on its static and dynamic performance. Also, the investigations provide the effect of variations of system operating conditions and load value. A hydraulic system has been designed with variable velocity, pressure and load. The detailed examination has been carried out on a system that consists of a hydraulic power supply unit, control valves (pressure control valve, flow control valve, throttle valve and directional control valve). We have investigated the effect of adding a flow control valve (FCV) in the chosen circuit and also replacing the FCV with a proportional flow control valve (PFCV). In order to study the effect of this valve on system performance we examine the role of change of operating conditions and loading values on the system performance. Thus the displacement and speed of the piston of the hydraulic cylinder has been experimented under different values of supply pressure, flow rate, and load. We make this investigation to develop the performance evaluation by replacing the (FCV) by proportional flow control valve (PFCV) via position control so that one can achieve the static and dynamic performance of the system more accurate. Apparent improvement in flow rate ranges from 8% to 29.5% and dynamic response from 30 to 64%. The results reveal that this methodology allows one to achieve high quality of the product.

Research Regarding Pressure Compensated Flow Control Valves

2015 ◽  
Vol 809-810 ◽  
pp. 992-997
Author(s):  
Irina Tiţa ◽  
Irina Mardare
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Flow Control ◽  
Hydraulic System ◽  
Block Diagram ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Flow Control Valve ◽  
Constant Flow ◽  
Working Pressure ◽  
Displacement Pump

In fluid power systems, flow control may be done either with variable displacement pump or using variable orifice. In this paper is considered the second method for flow control. In a hydraulic system, working pressure is frequently variable and therefore the use of the method does not provide constant flow rates in all operating conditions. In order to keep a constant flow, if this is important in a certain case, the flow control must be accomplished using a pressure compensated flow control valve. In this paper are analyzed possible structural diagrams, mathematical model, block diagram and functional diagram for this kind of equipment. The influence of the spring compression is analyzed also. The diagrams proposed in the paper will be used for the study of a hydraulic system designated for applications with strict flow control. It will represent an important research instrument for such cases.

Design of Rotary-Type Flow Control Valve for Control of Water-Driven Spindle

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohichi Nakao ◽  
Hajime Niimiya ◽  
Takuya Obayashi
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Control System ◽  
Flow Control ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Diamond Turning ◽  
Flow Control Valve ◽  
Type Flow ◽  
Rotary Type

Water-driven spindle was developed for producing small and precise parts by the diamond turning processes. Rotational speed of the spindle can be controlled by the flowrate supplied to the spindle. The paper describes a newly developed rotary-type flow control valve that is designed for controlling rotational speed of the water-driven spindle. In particular, the paper focuses on the establishment of the mathematical model capable of representing the characteristics of the open loop control system composed of the pump, flow control valve and spindle. Mathematical models are then derived so that a feedback control system can be designed using the models. Performances of the flow control valve and the spindle are examined through simulation as well as experiments. It is then verified that the derived mathematical models are capable of representing the performance of the system. In addition, the required positioning accuracy of valve rotation for achieving desired control of the rotational speed of the spindle is considered based on the derived linearized mathematical model.

Analysis of a Pressure-Compensated Flow Control Valve

2004 ◽  
Vol 129 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Wu ◽  
R. Burton ◽  
G. Schoenau ◽  
D. Bitner
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Flow Control ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Constant Pressure ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Control Device ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Flow Control Valve ◽  
Flow Control Device ◽  
Linearized Model

A pressure-compensated valve (PC valve) is a type of flow control device that is a combination of a control orifice and a compensator (often called a hydrostat). The compensator orifice modulates its opening to maintain a constant pressure drop across the control orifice. In other words, the PC valve is so designed that the flow rate through the valve is governed only by the opening of the control orifice and is independent of the total pressure drop across the valve. Because of the high nonlinearities associated with this type of valve, it is impossible, in practice, to design such a valve where the flow rate is completely unaffected by the pressure drop across the valve. In this paper, the effect of the nonlinearities on the performance of the PC valve is investigated. First, a generic nonlinear model of a PC valve is developed. Using this model, all possible operating conditions can be determined. Then a linearized model is developed and used to analyze the dynamic behavior of the PC valve. The model can then be used to evaluate and improve the design and operation of the valve for specific applications.

scholarly journals Study of unsteady operating conditions of a three-port spool flow control valve

2017 ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
B. A. Khramov ◽  
A. V. Gusev
Keyword(s):  
Flow Control ◽  
Dynamic Models ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Flow Control Valve ◽  
Static Performance

The paper focuses on static and dynamic models of operation of a three-port spool flow control valve. The study takes into account dynamics of moving elements and tests of an improved three-port spool flow control valve. The static performance characteristics and spool geometry selection guidelines are provided. Finally, the areas of further research are specified.

A Multi-modes Flow Control Valve for Simplifying the Driving System of Pneumatic Soft Robots

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Yang Yang ◽  
Yongjian Zhao ◽  
Songyi Zhong ◽  
Yan Peng ◽  
Yi Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flow Control ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Flow Control Valve ◽  
Soft Robots ◽  
Driving System

Pattern Recognition Approach to Fault Diagnosis in the DAMADICS Benchmark Flow Control Valve

2003 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 861-866 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Marciniak ◽  
C.D. Bocăială ◽  
R. Louro ◽  
J. Sa da Costa ◽  
J. Korbicz
Keyword(s):  
Pattern Recognition ◽  
Fault Diagnosis ◽  
Flow Control ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Flow Control Valve ◽  
Pattern Recognition Approach

Design and evaluation of orifice arrangement for particle-excitation flow control valve

2011 ◽  
Vol 171 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daisuke Hirooka ◽  
Koichi Suzumori ◽  
Takefumi Kanda
Keyword(s):  
Flow Control ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Flow Control Valve

Design and Analysis of a Flow-Control Valve With Controllable Pressure Compensation Capability for Mobile Machinery

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Wang ◽  
Yunwei Li ◽  
Long Quan ◽  
Lianpeng Xia
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Flow Control ◽  
Pressure Difference ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Flow Control Valve ◽  
Continuous Control ◽  
Small Flow ◽  
Pressure Compensation ◽  
Force Compensation ◽  
Control Accuracy

Abstract There are the problems in the traditional pressure-compensation flow-control valve, such as low flow control accuracy, small flow control difficulty, and limited flow range. For this, a method of continuous control pressure drop Δprated (i.e. the pressure drop across the main throttling orifice) to control flow-control valve flow is proposed. The precise control of small flow is realized by reducing the pressure drop Δprated and the flow range is amplified by increasing pressure drop Δprated. At the same time, it can also compensate the flow force to improve the flow control accuracy by regulating the pressure drop Δprated. In the research, the flow-control valve with controllable pressure compensation capability (FVCP) was designed firstly and theoretically analyzed. Then the sub-model model of PPRV and the joint simulation model of the FVCP were established and verified through experiments. Finally, the continuous control characteristics of pressure drop Δprated, the flow characteristics, and flow force compensation were studied. The research results demonstrate that, compared with the traditional flow-control valve, the designed FVCP can adjust the compensation pressure difference in the range of 0∼3.4 MPa in real-time. And the flow rate can be altered within the range of 44%∼136% of the rated flow. By adjusting the compensation pressure difference to compensate the flow force, the flow control accuracy of the multi-way valve is improved, and the flow force compensation effect is obvious.

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