Efficiency testing of an adjustable linkage triplex pump

Shawn R. Wilhelm, James D. Van De Ven

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Abstract

Current state of the art variable displacement pumps suffer from poor efficiency at low volumetric displacement. Additionally, their performance is strongly dependent on operating conditions. A new variable displacement linkage pump architecture has been developed which can achieve high efficiency across a wide range of operating conditions. Previous work has described the kinematics, energy loss modeling, and experimental validation of a low power single cylinder prototype as well as the design of a second generation prototype. The second generation pump employs roller element bearings in its joints to minimize friction losses and the three cylinder design reduces the pressure ripple. In this paper, experimental characterization is presented of the new 21 MPa, 6.75 cc/rev pump. High mechanical efficiency is achieved at low volumetric displacements at partial loads as low as 0.6% of maximum power. Poorly performing cartridge check valves result in low volumetric efficiencies at low displacements. Close agreement was obtained between the model and predicted work input using measured cylinder data as an input into the model. This work shows that the presented pump with properly functioning valves can achieve high efficiency across a wide range of operating conditions. Having such versatile pump performance can greatly improve the performance of hydraulic systems as well as expand their potential applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationASME/BATH 2014 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, FPMC 2014
PublisherWeb Portal ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791845974
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2014
EventASME/BATH 2014 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, FPMC 2014 - Bath, United Kingdom
Duration: Sep 10 2014Sep 12 2014

Other

OtherASME/BATH 2014 Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, FPMC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBath
Period9/10/149/12/14

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