Towards a modelling framework for designing active check valves – a review of state-of-the-art

Authors

  • Niels Christian Bender Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1543-0244
  • Henrik Clemmensen Pedersen Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1034-3280
  • Andreas Plöckinger Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH, Linz, Austria
  • Bernd Winkler Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH, Linz, Austria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/14399776.2017.1377027

Keywords:

wear, design framework, hydraulic valves, Digital hydraulics

Abstract

This paper proposes a design methodology for designing the mechanical topology in hydraulic active check valves (ACVs). These valves may have optimised flow geometries to obtain fast switching and high flow rates. Furthermore, ACVs comprise large pressure differentials and high deceleration during plunger and seat impact, which introduces a concern about the severity of long-term fatigue and wear. A modelling framework of ACVs with the desired capabilities is multidisciplinary involving analysis of mechanics, fluid dynamics, contact mechanics and material science. Therefore, a state-of-the-art focusing on the significant contributions of these disciplines has been conducted. The literature review is focusing on lifetime models and wear concerned with valve seat inserts in different fatigue cycle regimes. No studies with direct application have been found, making this work an infant step towards lifetime prediction of ACVs. However, studies of similar systems have pinpointed the mechanisms that result in wear particles. It is the main objective to uncover the parameters with greatest significance when considering lifetime estimation of ACVs and a conceptual formulation of a lifetime framework is established.

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Author Biographies

Niels Christian Bender, Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark

Niels Christian Bender received his BSc and MSc degrees in mechatronic control engineering from Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, in 2014 and 2016, respectively. Since 2016 he has been a PhD fellow at the
Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, with a research focus on design of digital hydraulic on/off valves.

Henrik Clemmensen Pedersen, Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark

Henrik Clemmensen Pedersen has been an associate professor at the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, since 2009 before becoming professor at the same department in 2016. His research interests include analysis, design, optimisation and control of mechatronic systems and components, with special focus on fluid power systems for wind and wave energy applications. He is an author of more than 100 papers in international journals and conferences and programme.

Andreas Plöckinger, Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH, Linz, Austria

Andreas Plöckinger obtained his bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics in 2001 from the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria. He has been an employee of Linz Center for Mechatronics (LCM) GmbH since 2002. Currently, he serves as a senior researcher in LCM GmbH focusing on integrated electro- hydraulic hybrid drives.

Bernd Winkler, Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH, Linz, Austria

Bernd Winkler obtained his bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics in 2000 and doctoral degrees in 2004 both from the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria. He has been an employee of Linz Center for Mechatronics (LCM) GmbH since 2005. Currently, he serves as the Business Unit Manager and head of Advanced Hydraulic Drive.

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Published

2018-03-01

How to Cite

Bender, N. C., Pedersen, H. C., Plöckinger, A., & Winkler, B. (2018). Towards a modelling framework for designing active check valves – a review of state-of-the-art. International Journal of Fluid Power, 19(1), 49–64. https://doi.org/10.1080/14399776.2017.1377027

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