Eroded orifice flow characteristics and bionic anti-erosion of a hydraulic servo spool valve

IF 2.3 3区工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

Flow Measurement and Instrumentation Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI:10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2025.102896

Liu Xin-qiang , Chai Cheng-tian , Ji Hong , Wang Cong , Liu Fei , Xiao Yao

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Abstract

Solid particle contaminants in hydraulic oil can erode the orifices of servo spool valves, degrading their microstructure and altering their flow characteristics. To investigate this phenomenon, a computational fluid dynamics surface model was developed to simulate the effects of erosion, and its accuracy was validated through static characteristic tests. This study analyzed the flow behavior of eroded orifices and introduced a bionic anti-erosion design inspired by the structure of a desert scorpion's back. Results showed that erosion increased oil flow velocity and the incidence angle at small openings, causing the primary flow to shift away from the spool edge. In addition, the direction angle of the pressure gradient increased, resulting in the formation of a low-pressure region within the valve sleeve and complicating particle trajectories, particularly near the P→A orifice. The bionic convex structure promoted mainstream offset and micro-vortex effects, which effectively reduced erosion. Notably, under optimal parameters (R = 30, C = 5), the average erosion rates of the spool and sleeve were reduced by 43 % and 21 %, respectively. This study offers a novel approach for enhancing the durability of hydraulic valves.

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Flow Measurement and Instrumentation 工程技术-工程：机械

CiteScore

4.30

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13.60%

发文量

123

审稿时长

6 months

期刊介绍： Flow Measurement and Instrumentation is dedicated to disseminating the latest research results on all aspects of flow measurement, in both closed conduits and open channels. The design of flow measurement systems involves a wide variety of multidisciplinary activities including modelling the flow sensor, the fluid flow and the sensor/fluid interactions through the use of computation techniques; the development of advanced transducer systems and their associated signal processing and the laboratory and field assessment of the overall system under ideal and disturbed conditions. FMI is the essential forum for critical information exchange, and contributions are particularly encouraged in the following areas of interest: Modelling: the application of mathematical and computational modelling to the interaction of fluid dynamics with flowmeters, including flowmeter behaviour, improved flowmeter design and installation problems. Application of CAD/CAE techniques to flowmeter modelling are eligible. Design and development: the detailed design of the flowmeter head and/or signal processing aspects of novel flowmeters. Emphasis is given to papers identifying new sensor configurations, multisensor flow measurement systems, non-intrusive flow metering techniques and the application of microelectronic techniques in smart or intelligent systems. Calibration techniques: including descriptions of new or existing calibration facilities and techniques, calibration data from different flowmeter types, and calibration intercomparison data from different laboratories. Installation effect data: dealing with the effects of non-ideal flow conditions on flowmeters. Papers combining a theoretical understanding of flowmeter behaviour with experimental work are particularly welcome.