scholarly journals Inlet metering pump analysis and experimental evaluation with application for flow control

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Hasan H. Ali
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Specific Volume ◽  
Control Flow ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Pump Efficiency ◽  
Hydraulic Systems ◽  
Velocity Control ◽  
Pump Design

Axial piston pumps with variable volumetric displacement are often used to control flow and pressure in hydraulic systems. The displacement control mechanism in these pumps occupies significant space and accounts for significant cost in the pump design. Fixed displacement pumps have lower cost and a more compact design but suffer from significant energy consumption disadvantage due to the need for flow and pressure control by throttling flow and bypassing unused flow to pressures below the discharge pressure. An inlet metering valve (IMV) controlled pump marks a recent development in pumping technology for hydraulic systems. In this design, an inlet metering valve restricts inlet flow reducing inlet pressure so that the specific volume of the fluid is increased as it enters a fixed displacement pump. By altering the specific volume of the working fluid, the inlet metering valve permits precise control over the pump discharge flow. This study presents a theoretical model for inlet metering pump efficiency. The work considers additional sources of energy loss unique to the inlet metering system. Experimental results associated with inlet metering pump efficiency are presented. A comparison of the theoretical model and the experimental results is also included. It is determined that the current efficiency model accurately predicts efficiencies determined using experimental data. In addition, a velocity control system is considered which utilizes the inlet metering valve controlled pump. The stability and the performance of the velocity control system were studied for the open-loop and the closed-loop with a PID, H[infinity symbol], and a two degrees of freedom controllers. The simulation showed that the velocity control system is stable and has good performance characteristics.

Efficiency of a Fixed Displacement Pump With Flow Control Using an Inlet Metering Valve

2018 ◽  
Vol 141 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan H. Ali ◽  
Julie K. Wisch ◽  
Roger C. Fales ◽  
Noah D. Manring
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Specific Volume ◽  
Control Flow ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Pump Efficiency ◽  
Hydraulic Systems ◽  
Pump Design ◽  
Displacement Pump ◽  
Compact Design

Axial piston pumps with variable volumetric displacement are often used to control flow and pressure in hydraulic systems. The displacement control mechanism in these pumps occupies significant space and accounts for significant cost in the pump design. Fixed displacement pumps have lower cost and a more compact design but suffer from a significant energy consumption disadvantage due to the need to control flow and pressure by throttling flow and bypassing unused flow to pressures below the discharge pressure. An inlet metering valve-controlled pump marks a recent development in pumping technology for hydraulic systems. In this design, an inlet metering valve restricts inlet flow reducing inlet pressure so that the specific volume of the fluid is increased as it enters a fixed displacement pump. By altering the specific volume of the working fluid, the inlet metering valve permits precise control over the pump discharge flow. This paper presents a theoretical model for inlet metered pump efficiency. The work considers additional sources of energy loss unique to the inlet metering system. Experimental results associated with inlet metered pump efficiency are presented. A comparison of the theoretical model and the experimental results is also included. It is determined that the current efficiency model accurately predicts efficiencies determined using experimental data.

scholarly journals Experimental evaluation of mechanical heart support system based on viscous friction disc pump

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
A. M. Chernyavskiy ◽  
T. M. Ruzmatov ◽  
A. V. Fomichev ◽  
A. E. Medvedev ◽  
Yu. M. Prikhodko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Evaluation ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Peripheral Resistance ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
Viscous Friction ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Pump Efficiency ◽  
Pump Design ◽  
Pump Performance ◽  
Mechanical Heart Support

Aim. Experimental evaluation of the viscous friction disk pump efficiency, studying the relationship between inter-disk clearance and sizes of input and output ports and pump performance parameters.Materials and methods. To assess the characteristics and to optimize the disk friction pump design the pump model and experimental stand were created. Pump dimensions were set on the basis of medical and biological requirements for mechanical heart support systems and with due consideration of the experimental studies of our colleagues from Pennsylvania. Flow volume of the working fluid was measured by float rotameter Krohne VA-40 with measurement error of not more than 1%. The pressure values in the hydrodynamic circuit were measured using a monitor manufactured by Biosoft-M. Expansion device allowed changing the flow resistance of the system simulating the total peripheral resistance of the circulatory system.Results. Linear direct correlation between the pump performance and the pressure drop of liquid being created at the inlet and outlet of the pump was obtained. The required flow rate (5–7 l/min) and pressure (90–100 mmHg) were reached when the rotor speed was in the range of 2500–3000 rev/min. It has been shown that the increase of the inlet diameter to 15 mm has not resulted in a significant increase in the pump performance, and that the highest efficiency values can be obtained for the magnitude of inter-disk gap of 0.4–0.5 mm.Conclusion. Designed and manufactured experimental disc pump model for pumping fluid has showed the fundamental possibility to use this model as a system for mechanical support of the heart.

Control Algorithm and Implement of a Bio-Robotic Fish Inspired by Stingray

2013 ◽  
Vol 437 ◽  
pp. 705-709
Author(s):  
Jian Hui He
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Control Algorithm ◽  
Hierarchical Control ◽  
Variance Analysis ◽  
Robotic Fish ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Velocity Control ◽  
Kinematic Parameters ◽  
Direction Control

This paper focuses on the hierarchical control system of previously developed robotic stingray that consists of PC, DSP and bottom controller, achieved direction control and velocity control of the biomimetic stingray like propulsor. Finally, an experiment was carried out to investigate the influence of fin kinematic parameters (such as frequency, amplitude and wavelength) on propulsion speed of the stingray, followed by variance analysis. The experimental results illustrate that the biomimetic stingray like propulsor works well under the control of the hierarchical control system.

Actuation and dynamic mechanical characteristics of a core free flat dielectric electro-active polymer soft actuator

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 7396-7404
Author(s):  
Abdul Malek Abdul Wahab ◽  
Emiliano Rustighi ◽  
Zainudin A.
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Resonance Frequency ◽  
Dynamic Testing ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Percentage Error ◽  
Initial Tension ◽  
Average Percentage ◽  
Soft Actuator ◽  
Average Percentage Error ◽  
Mechanical Dynamics

Various complex shapes of dielectric electro-active polymer (DEAP) actuator have been promoted for several types of applications. In this study, the actuation and mechanical dynamics characteristics of a new core free flat DEAP soft actuator were investigated. This actuator was developed by Danfoss PolyPower. DC voltage of up to 2000 V was supplied for identifying the actuation characteristics of the actuator and compare with the existing formula. The operational frequency of the actuator was determined by dynamic testing. Then, the soft actuator has been modelled as a uniform bar rigidly fixed at one end and attached to mass at another end. Results from the theoretical model were compared with the experimental results. It was found that the deformation of the current actuator was quadratic proportional to the voltage supplied. It was found that experimental results and theory were not in good agreement for low and high voltage with average percentage error are 104% and 20.7%, respectively. The resonance frequency of the actuator was near 14 Hz. Mass of load added, inhomogeneity and initial tension significantly affected the resonance frequency of the soft actuator. The experimental results were consistent with the theoretical model at zero load. However, due to inhomogeneity, the frequency response function’s plot underlines a poor prediction where the theoretical calculation was far from experimental results as values of load increasing with the average percentage error 15.7%. Hence, it shows the proposed analytical procedure not suitable to provide accurate natural frequency for the DEAP soft actuator.

Development of a monitor to simultaneously measure dissolved ozone and organic matter in ozonated water

1998 ◽  
Vol 37 (12) ◽  
pp. 285-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Tsugura ◽  
Tetufumi Watanabe ◽  
Hiroshi Shimazaki ◽  
Shoichi Sameshima
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Control System ◽  
Sodium Thiosulfate ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Uv Absorption ◽  
Uv Absorbance ◽  
Absorption Method ◽  
Ozonated Water

A method for measuring both dissolved ozone (DO3) concentration and UV absorbance was developed adopting ultraviolet (UV) absorption method (JWWA, 1993) using sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) solution for removing residual ozone in ozonated water. A DO3 monitor based on this method was tested. This method was proven to be effective from experimental results. The performance of the monitor was examined with continuous ozonated water. As a result, the monitor performed stably during about 2 months, so that both DO3 concentration and UV absorbance in the ozonated water could be accurately measured. Therefore, the authors have proposed the new aquatic control system with this monitor for ozonation.

scholarly journals Component-Oriented Modeling of a Micro-Scale Organic Rankine Cycle System for Waste Heat Recovery Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1984
Author(s):  
Ramin Moradi ◽  
Emanuele Habib ◽  
Enrico Bocci ◽  
Luca Cioccolanti
Keyword(s):  
Electric Power ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Organic Rankine Cycle ◽  
Rankine Cycle ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Pump Efficiency ◽  
Micro Scale

Organic Rankine cycle (ORC) systems are some of the most suitable technologies to produce electricity from low-temperature waste heat. In this study, a non-regenerative, micro-scale ORC system was tested in off-design conditions using R134a as the working fluid. The experimental data were then used to tune the semi-empirical models of the main components of the system. Eventually, the models were used in a component-oriented system solver to map the system electric performance at varying operating conditions. The analysis highlighted the non-negligible impact of the plunger pump on the system performance Indeed, the experimental results showed that the low pump efficiency in the investigated operating range can lead to negative net electric power in some working conditions. For most data points, the expander and the pump isentropic efficiencies are found in the approximate ranges of 35% to 55% and 17% to 34%, respectively. Furthermore, the maximum net electric power was about 200 W with a net electric efficiency of about 1.2%, thus also stressing the importance of a proper selection of the pump for waste heat recovery applications.

Sliding Mode Control for Wheeled Inverted Pendulum

2014 ◽  
Vol 971-973 ◽  
pp. 714-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Shi ◽  
Zhe Xu ◽  
Qing Yi He ◽  
Ka Tian
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Sliding Mode Control ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Inverted Pendulum ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Control Law ◽  
Collaborative Simulation ◽  
Mode Control ◽  
Wheeled Inverted Pendulum

To control wheeled inverted pendulum is a good way to test all kinds of theories of control. The control law is designed, and it based on the collaborative simulation of MATLAB and ADAMS is used to control wheeled inverted pendulum. Then, with own design of hardware and software of control system, sliding mode control is used to wheeled inverted pendulum, and the experimental results of it indicate short adjusting time, the small overshoot and high performance.

scholarly journals Super-Twisting Algorithm Applied to Velocity Control of DC Motor without Mechanical Sensors Dependence

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 6041
Author(s):  
Fredy A. Valenzuela ◽  
Reymundo Ramírez ◽  
Fermín Martínez ◽  
Onofre A. Morfín ◽  
Carlos E. Castañeda
Keyword(s):  
Controller Design ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Dc Motor ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Resistive Load ◽  
Velocity Control ◽  
Velocity Sensor ◽  
Control Scheme ◽  
Mechanical Sensors ◽  
Twisting Algorithm

A DC motor velocity control in feedback systems usually requires a velocity sensor, which increases the controller cost. Additionally, the velocity sensor used in industrial applications presents several disadvantages such as maintenance requirements and signal conditioning. In this work, we propose a robust velocity control scheme applied to a DC motor based on estimation strategies using a sliding-mode observer. This means that measurements with mechanical sensors are not required in the controller design. The proposed observer estimates the rotational velocity and load torque of the motor. The controller design applies the exact-linearization technique combined with the super-twisting algorithm to achieve robust performance in the closed-loop system. The controller validation was carried out by experimental tests using a workbench, which is composed of a control and data acquisition Digital Signal Proccessor board, a DC-DC electronic converter, an interface board for signals conditioning, and a DC electric generator connected to an adjustable resistive load. The simulation and experimental results show a significant performance of the proposed control scheme. During tests, the accuracy, robustness, and speed response on the controller were evaluated and the experimental results were compared with a classic proportional-integral controller, which uses a conventional encoder.

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