A compact annular-radial-orifice flow magnetorheological(MR)valve was developed to investigate the effects of radial resistance gap on pressure drop.The fluid flow paths of this proposed MR valve consist of a single a...A compact annular-radial-orifice flow magnetorheological(MR)valve was developed to investigate the effects of radial resistance gap on pressure drop.The fluid flow paths of this proposed MR valve consist of a single annular flow channel,a single radial flow channel and an orifice flow channel through structure design.The finite element modelling and simulation analysis of the MR valve was carried out using ANSYS/Emag software to investigate the changes of the magnetic flux density and yield stress along the fluid flow paths under the four different radial resistance gaps.Moreover,the experimental tests were also conducted to evaluate the pressure drop,showing that the proposed MR valve has significantly improved its pressure drop at 0.5 mm width of the radial resistance gap when the annular resistance gap is fixed at 1 mm.展开更多
The torque-angle characteristics of electric-mechanical converters are important determinants of the quality of electrohydraulic proportional control systems.It is far more difficult for a rotary electric-mechanical c...The torque-angle characteristics of electric-mechanical converters are important determinants of the quality of electrohydraulic proportional control systems.It is far more difficult for a rotary electric-mechanical converter(REMC)to obtain flat torque-angle characteristics than traditional proportional solenoid,greatly influencing the promotion and application of rotary valves for electrohydraulic proportional control systems.A simple and feasible regulation method for the torque-angle characteristics of REMCs based on a hybrid air gap is proposed.The regulation is performed by paralleling an additional axial air gap with the original radial air gap to obtain a flat torque-angle characteristic and increase output torque.For comparison,prototypes of REMCs based on hybrid and radial air gaps were manufactured,and a special test rig was built.The torque-angle characteristics under different excitation currents and step responses were studied by magnetic circuit analysis,finite element simulation,and experimental research.The experimental results were consistent with the theoretical analysis.It was shown that REMCs based on a hybrid air gap can obtain a flat torque-angle characteristic with further optimizing of key structural parameters and also increase output torque.This regulation method provides a new approach for the design of proportional rotary electromechanical converters.展开更多
In this paper , a novel Magnetorheological （ MR） valve with a tunable resistance minimum 1 mm to maximum 2 mm was designed. In addition , a mathematical model of the pressure drop betweenthe inlet port and the outle...In this paper , a novel Magnetorheological （ MR） valve with a tunable resistance minimum 1 mm to maximum 2 mm was designed. In addition , a mathematical model of the pressure drop betweenthe inlet port and the outlet port for the proposed MR valve was developed. Magnetic simulation was and combined with the pressure drop calculation using the derived MR valve model. The valve geometric parameters , such as the valve body thickness , the winding groove depth and the large end of radiusof the valve sleeve on the valve performance were analyzed. The relevant results will provide the theoretical basisfor the MR valve size design and structure optimization.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51765016,51475165,11462004)the Jiangxi Provincial Foundation for Leaders of Academic and Disciplines in Science(20162BCB22019)5511 Science and Technology Innovation Talent Project of Jiangxi Province(20165BCB18011)
文摘A compact annular-radial-orifice flow magnetorheological(MR)valve was developed to investigate the effects of radial resistance gap on pressure drop.The fluid flow paths of this proposed MR valve consist of a single annular flow channel,a single radial flow channel and an orifice flow channel through structure design.The finite element modelling and simulation analysis of the MR valve was carried out using ANSYS/Emag software to investigate the changes of the magnetic flux density and yield stress along the fluid flow paths under the four different radial resistance gaps.Moreover,the experimental tests were also conducted to evaluate the pressure drop,showing that the proposed MR valve has significantly improved its pressure drop at 0.5 mm width of the radial resistance gap when the annular resistance gap is fixed at 1 mm.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51975524).
文摘The torque-angle characteristics of electric-mechanical converters are important determinants of the quality of electrohydraulic proportional control systems.It is far more difficult for a rotary electric-mechanical converter(REMC)to obtain flat torque-angle characteristics than traditional proportional solenoid,greatly influencing the promotion and application of rotary valves for electrohydraulic proportional control systems.A simple and feasible regulation method for the torque-angle characteristics of REMCs based on a hybrid air gap is proposed.The regulation is performed by paralleling an additional axial air gap with the original radial air gap to obtain a flat torque-angle characteristic and increase output torque.For comparison,prototypes of REMCs based on hybrid and radial air gaps were manufactured,and a special test rig was built.The torque-angle characteristics under different excitation currents and step responses were studied by magnetic circuit analysis,finite element simulation,and experimental research.The experimental results were consistent with the theoretical analysis.It was shown that REMCs based on a hybrid air gap can obtain a flat torque-angle characteristic with further optimizing of key structural parameters and also increase output torque.This regulation method provides a new approach for the design of proportional rotary electromechanical converters.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51165005,51475165)
文摘In this paper , a novel Magnetorheological （ MR） valve with a tunable resistance minimum 1 mm to maximum 2 mm was designed. In addition , a mathematical model of the pressure drop betweenthe inlet port and the outlet port for the proposed MR valve was developed. Magnetic simulation was and combined with the pressure drop calculation using the derived MR valve model. The valve geometric parameters , such as the valve body thickness , the winding groove depth and the large end of radiusof the valve sleeve on the valve performance were analyzed. The relevant results will provide the theoretical basisfor the MR valve size design and structure optimization.
