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Structural optimization and characteristics analysis of innovative flapper shape in a flapper-nozzle pilot valve

  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Mandalay Technological University

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Abstract

Cavitation in the flow field and the resonance of armature-flapper assembly are two main possible mechanisms for the self-excited noise in flapper-nozzle pilot valves, which can greatly deteriorate the performance of the valves. In our previous attempt, it has been shown that compared to traditional flapper shape, rectangle-shaped flapper is more effective to reduce cavitation in the flapper-nozzle pilot valve. However, it is necessarily important to obtain the same structural properties as traditional flapper shape. To achieve this aim, structural optimization of the innovative flapper shape is performed. Then, the static and dynamic characteristics of the armature-flapper assembly using different flapper shapes are studied numerically using a validated numerical model. The simulated static and dynamic characteristics of the optimized innovative flapper shape agree well with that of the traditional one. Thus, an effective flapper shape which can reduce cavitation as well as maintain the original mechanical performances is proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2015 International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages295-300
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479987702
DOIs
StatePublished - 24 Nov 2015
Event7th International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2015 - Harbin, China
Duration: 5 Aug 20157 Aug 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2015 International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2015

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Fluid Power and Mechatronics, FPM 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHarbin
Period5/08/157/08/15

Keywords

  • dynamic response
  • flapper-nozzle valve
  • innovative flapper shape
  • modal analysis
  • optimization

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