Dynamic failure analysis of static seals under pressure fluctuation in an ultrahigh-pressure water piston pump

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110520
Author(s):  
Qian Cheng ◽  
Yinshui Liu ◽  
Zhenyao Wang ◽  
Defa Wu ◽  
Yunxiang Ma
Keyword(s):  
Element Model ◽  
Piston Pump ◽  
Ultrahigh Pressure ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Seal Ring ◽  
Face Seal ◽  
Dynamic Failure ◽  
Rubber Material ◽  
The Face ◽  
Sealing Ring

For ultrahigh-pressure piston pumps, in the reciprocating action of the piston, the fretting between the static face seal and the mating surface occurs with the change of the pressure in the piston chamber. This phenomenon will seriously affect the service life of the seal ring and lead to the failure of the pump. However, the failure of static seals used to seal ultrahigh-pressures is usually studied from the directions of shear, stress, or rubber material. These studies cannot explain the failure phenomenon of the sealing ring found in our experiment. This paper analyzed the failure of the face seal ring in a piston pump with a maximum pressure of 120 MPa. A two-dimensional axisymmetric finite element model was established based on the Mooney-Rivlin constitutive relation of the rubber material, and the fretting conditions of the sealing ring were analyzed. Combined with the wear scars observed by the scanning electron microscope the face seal ring’s dynamic failure mechanism on the ultrahigh-pressure piston pump was determined. A better sealing scheme was proposed and verified by the duration test of the pump, which provided a basis for the design of the sealing of the ultrahigh-pressure fluid with high-frequency fluctuations.

scholarly journals A numerical analysis of skin–PPE interaction to prevent facial tissue injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rikeen D. Jobanputra ◽  
Jack Hayes ◽  
Sravani Royyuru ◽  
Marc A. Masen
Keyword(s):  
Strain Energy Density ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Tissue Injury ◽  
Soft Materials ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Skin Injury ◽  
Energy Density Distribution ◽  
The World ◽  
The Face

AbstractThe use of close-fitting PPE is essential to prevent exposure to dispersed airborne matter, including the COVID-19 virus. The current pandemic has increased pressure on healthcare systems around the world, leading to medical professionals using high-grade PPE for prolonged durations, resulting in device-induced skin injuries. This study focuses on computationally improving the interaction between skin and PPE to reduce the likelihood of discomfort and tissue damage. A finite element model is developed to simulate the movement of PPE against the face during day-to-day tasks. Due to limited available data on skin characteristics and how these vary interpersonally between sexes, races and ages, the main objective of this study was to establish the effects and trends that mask modifications have on the resulting subsurface strain energy density distribution in the skin. These modifications include the material, geometric and interfacial properties. Overall, the results show that skin injury can be reduced by using softer mask materials, whilst friction against the skin should be minimised, e.g. through use of micro-textures, humidity control and topical creams. Furthermore, the contact area between the mask and skin should be maximised, whilst the use of soft materials with incompressible behaviour (e.g. many elastomers) should be avoided.

scholarly journals Interlocking birch plywood structures

2021 ◽  
pp. 095605992110222
Author(s):  
Chrysl A Aranha ◽  
Markus Hudert ◽  
Gerhard Fink
Keyword(s):  
High Surface ◽  
Surface Hardness ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Digital Fabrication ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Component Level ◽  
Geometrical Properties ◽  
Stiffness Properties ◽  
The Face ◽  
Strength And Stiffness

Interlocking Particle Structures (IPS) are geometrically stable assemblies, usually fabricated from plate type elements that are interconnected by slotted joints. IPS are demountable and their components have the potential to be used and reused in different structures and configurations. This paper explores the applicability of birch plywood panels, which are characterized by a high surface hardness, for this type of structural system. Experimental tests were conducted to determine the mechanical properties of birch plywood plates. Moreover, IPS connections with different geometrical properties were investigated for two different load exposures: bending and rotation. The characteristics under bending exposure are influenced by the orientation of the face-veneers. For the rotational load exposure, very small strength and stiffness properties have been identified. A linear elastic finite element model is presented that shows a wide agreement with the test results. The study serves as an initial probe into the performance of IPS structures at the component level. Various aspects that are relevant for the design of IPS, such as the assembly, the accuracy and challenges regarding digital fabrication, the durability, and the structural performance are discussed.

A Finite Element Model of the Human Knee Joint for the Study of Tibio-Femoral Contact

2002 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tammy L. Haut Donahue ◽  
M. L. Hull ◽  
Mark M. Rashid ◽  
Christopher R. Jacobs
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Contact Behavior ◽  
Element Size ◽  
Solid Models ◽  
Flexion Extension ◽  
Three Dimensional Coordinate

As a step towards developing a finite element model of the knee that can be used to study how the variables associated with a meniscal replacement affect tibio-femoral contact, the goals of this study were 1) to develop a geometrically accurate three-dimensional solid model of the knee joint with special attention given to the menisci and articular cartilage, 2) to determine to what extent bony deformations affect contact behavior, and 3) to determine whether constraining rotations other than flexion/extension affects the contact behavior of the joint during compressive loading. The model included both the cortical and trabecular bone of the femur and tibia, articular cartilage of the femoral condyles and tibial plateau, both the medial and lateral menisci with their horn attachments, the transverse ligament, the anterior cruciate ligament, and the medial collateral ligament. The solid models for the menisci and articular cartilage were created from surface scans provided by a noncontacting, laser-based, three-dimensional coordinate digitizing system with an root mean squared error (RMSE) of less than 8 microns. Solid models of both the tibia and femur were created from CT images, except for the most proximal surface of the tibia and most distal surface of the femur which were created with the three-dimensional coordinate digitizing system. The constitutive relation of the menisci treated the tissue as transversely isotropic and linearly elastic. Under the application of an 800 N compressive load at 0 degrees of flexion, six contact variables in each compartment (i.e., medial and lateral) were computed including maximum pressure, mean pressure, contact area, total contact force, and coordinates of the center of pressure. Convergence of the finite element solution was studied using three mesh sizes ranging from an average element size of 5 mm by 5 mm to 1 mm by 1 mm. The solution was considered converged for an average element size of 2 mm by 2 mm. Using this mesh size, finite element solutions for rigid versus deformable bones indicated that none of the contact variables changed by more than 2% when the femur and tibia were treated as rigid. However, differences in contact variables as large as 19% occurred when rotations other than flexion/extension were constrained. The largest difference was in the maximum pressure. Among the principal conclusions of the study are that accurate finite element solutions of tibio-femoral contact behavior can be obtained by treating the bones as rigid. However, unrealistic constraints on rotations other than flexion/extension can result in relatively large errors in contact variables.

Numerical Analysis of Dry Gas Face Seals With Spiral Groove and Inner Annular Groove

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu-Dong Peng ◽  
Li-Li Tan ◽  
Ji-Yun Li ◽  
Song-En Sheng ◽  
Shao-Xian Bai
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Equation ◽  
Geometric Parameters ◽  
Axial Stiffness ◽  
Face Seal ◽  
Optimization Principle ◽  
Face Seals ◽  
The Face ◽  
Gas Face Seal ◽  
Film Stiffness ◽  
Spiral Grooves

A two-dimensional Reynolds equation was established for isothermal compressible gas between the two faces of a dry gas face seal with both spiral grooves and an inner annular groove onto the hard face. The opening force, the leakage rate, the axial film stiffness and the film stiffness to leakage ratio were calculated by finite element method. The comparisons with the sealing performances of a typical gas face seal only with spiral grooves onto its hard face were made. The effects of the face geometric parameters on the static behavior of such a seal were analyzed. The optimization principle for geometric parameters of a dry gas face seals with spiral grooves and an inner annular groove was presented. The recommended geometric parameters of spiral grooves and circular groove presented by optimization can ensure larger axial stiffness while lower leakage rates.

Analysis of Packer Rubber Mechanics Properties

2014 ◽  
Vol 971-973 ◽  
pp. 380-389
Author(s):  
Jian Ning Wang ◽  
Gang Wu ◽  
Wei Yi Xie ◽  
Xin De Han ◽  
Ming Chao Gang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Contact Stress ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Rubber Material ◽  
Bottom Hole ◽  
Sealing Performance ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Abstract: The packer rubber stress in the bottom hole is more complex. Based on constitutive model of the packer rubber material, this paper determines such parameters as model constants, Poisson's ratio of rubber materials and elastic modulus by using experimental method, to build up the finite element model of center tube-rubber cylinder-casing for the purpose of stress analysis. Finally, the distribution regularity of rubber cylinder-casing contact stress and packer setting travel distance with varying loads is concluded. The results can provide the theoretical basis for further analysis of packer rubber sealing performance.

Eddy Current Loss and Shielding Research of the Tank in Power Transformer

2012 ◽  
Vol 468-471 ◽  
pp. 1086-1089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Ming Xu ◽  
Chao Du ◽  
Da Wei Meng
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Eddy Current ◽  
Power Transformer ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Eddy Current Loss ◽  
Calculation Model ◽  
Ultrahigh Pressure ◽  
Tank Wall ◽  
Current Loss ◽  
Leakage Magnetic Field

The problem about the eddy current loss which is caused by leakage magnetic field in ultrahigh pressure large capacity power transformer is becoming more extrusive. It is very significant to research the power transformer leakage magnetic field and eddy current loss on the tank wall thoroughly and accurately. 3D finite element model of power transformer leakage magnetic field and eddy current loss is established in this paper, the eddy current loss on the tank wall is calculated and the distribution is analyzed. For the eddy current loss could be reduced by magnetic shielding, new calculation model are established respectively, then eddy current loss on tank wall could be got with shielding. The best size and location of the shielding could be analyzed after changing the height of the shielding, which provided the important evidence to reduce tank wall eddy current loss effectively. The calculating methods have been proved to be accuracy after experiment.

Tooth Root Stresses of Helical Gear Pairs With Unequal and Offset Face Widths

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos H. Wink
Keyword(s):  
Load Distribution ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Helical Gear ◽  
The Other ◽  
Gear Pair ◽  
Tooth Root ◽  
Pair Member ◽  
Face Width ◽  
The Face ◽  
Root Stress

In this study, tooth root stresses of helical gear pairs with different combinations of face width increase and offsets were analyzed. Contact face width was kept constant. The variables studied were face width and gear faces offset. The well-known LDP – Load Distribution Program was used to calculate tooth root stresses using a finite element model. The results presented show that the face width increase and offset have a significant influence on tooth root stresses. In some cases, increasing face width of one gear pair member resulted in significant increase of tooth root stress of the other member. For gear pairs with unequal and offset face widths, tooth root stresses were mostly affected when face widths were increased to the same direction of the contact line travel direction.

Development of an Oxygen “Metabolizer” to Control Oxygen Levels in the Closed Cabin of Submarine Rescue Vehicles

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Nuckols ◽  
K. W. VanZandt
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Toxicity ◽  
Concept Development ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Excess Oxygen ◽  
Face Seal ◽  
Catalytic Reactor ◽  
Heating Systems ◽  
Compressed Gas ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
The Face

The U.S. Navy is committed to maintaining the capability of rescuing survivors from a disabled submarine, including situations where the disabled submarine becomes internally pressurized due to flooding, leakage of compressed gas supplies, or through use of auxiliary breathing systems. Efficient submarine rescue requires that pressurized crewmembers be decompressed more rapidly than current decompression procedures allow when using air. The Navy Experimental Diving Unit in Panama City, FL has shown that crew decompression can be accelerated significantly by pre-breathing oxygen. Unfortunately, such oxygen pre-breathing can result in oxygen buildup in the cabin atmospheres of the submarine, and/or rescue chamber through leakage around the face seal of the oxygen masks. High levels of oxygen can create hazardous conditions within the cabin atmosphere due to fire potential and/or oxygen toxicity concerns. This paper addresses the concept development of an oxygen “metabolizer” using a hydrogen catalytic reactor to consume excess oxygen within the closed cabin atmosphere of a rescue vehicle. Such a catalytic reactor has also been shown to give an effective method of reducing the level of oxygen in diver breath heating and diver whole-body heating systems.

scholarly journals Prediction of creep behavior of laminated woven fabric with adhesive interlining under low stress in the bias direction

2016 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayuki Takatera ◽  
Ken Ishizawa ◽  
KyoungOk Kim
Keyword(s):  
Creep Strain ◽  
Creep Behavior ◽  
Viscoelastic Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Creep Model ◽  
Creep Tests ◽  
Viscoelastic Models ◽  
Experimental Creep ◽  
The Face

The effect of adhesive interlining on the creep behavior of a woven fabric in the bias direction was investigated. Three-element viscoelastic models were used to approximate the creep behavior of a face fabric and adhesive interlining. The creep model of a laminated fabric comprised a six-element model in which two three-element models are connected in parallel with the three-element model. Creep tests were carried out using face fabrics, adhesive interlinings, and their laminated fabrics without and with bonding adhesive interlining by hanging samples in the 45° bias direction under their own weight for 7 days. Creep strains of face fabrics bonded with adhesive interlining were found to be weaker than those of the face fabrics. The creep behavior for the face and interlining fabrics could be approximated using the three-element viscoelastic model with appropriate parameters. The experimental creep behavior of a laminated fabric without bonding was similar to the theoretical behavior. However, the experimental creep of laminated fabrics with bonding interlining was less than the calculated creep, owing to the increase in stiffness due to the adhesive. By revising the six-element model with the strains just after hanging and for 2 days, it was possible to predict the creep strain over 7 days.

Numerical Simulation Analysis of Centrifugal Pump Floating Ring Seal

2011 ◽  
Vol 317-319 ◽  
pp. 2148-2151
Author(s):  
Jian Yong Han ◽  
Guo Jing Chen
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Centrifugal Pump ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Force Analysis ◽  
Sealing Ring ◽  
Fluent Software ◽  
Ring Seal ◽  
Liquid Flows

According to the studying on the force analysis of floating ring of centrifugal pump, the paper think that floating ring stress will change with the change of centrifugal pump’ s condition. Using fluent software, the floating ring seal was simulated and analyzed. Results show that the liquid force acted on the floating ring is nonuniform and asymmetrical as wedging effect, and that section maximum pressure is not lies in the smallest clearance place, but in the wedge area where liquid flows to the minimum clearance, because the effect of Leak resistance is better in high pressure than low pressure. The leakage decreases and liquid resistance increases with the increases of RPM. The leakage increases with the increases of differential pressure in sealing ring sides and eccentricity. Pressure distribution within the seal clearance is not uniform with the increases of eccentricity.

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