Papers by Author: Piotr Czop

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to develop a method for optimizing the design of a spring valve system by reducing the aeration and cavitation effect which negatively influences the performance of a shock absorber. A fluid-structure interaction (FSI) model is used in order to modify the geometry of the valve interior and, in turn, to achieve better performance in shock absorbers. The paper analyzes the pressure distribution along the flow paths inside the valve cavity to reduce the risk of aeration and cavitation, while other important engineering aspects are omitted, e.g. durability of disc-spring valve systems as discussed in [1]. The objective of this work is to show key steps of the simulation process focusing on interactions between fluid and structure domain and to review relevant simulation results.

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to demonstrate a possibility to optimize a shock absorber design to minimize level of vibrations with the use of model-based approach. The paper introduces a proposal of an optimization method that allows to choose the optimal values of the design parameters using a shock absorber model to minimize the level of vibrations. A model-based approach is considered to obtain the optimal pressure-flow characteristic by simulations conducted with the use of coupled models, including the damper and the servo-hydraulic tester model. The presence of the tester model is required due to high non-linear coupling of the tested object (damper) and the tester itself to be used for noise evaluation. This kind of evaluation is used in the automotive industry to investigate dampers, as an alternative to vehicle-level tests. The paper provides numerical experimental case studies to show application scope of the proposed method

Abstract: This paper proposes an analytical tool that supports the design process of a disc spring valve system used in car dampers. The proposed analytical tool obtains a key design characteristic of a valve, which is the flow rate and the corresponding maximum stress level in the stack of plates, as a function of a pressure load. The tool is prepared based on the cases produced by a first-principle model using a finite element approach. The finite element model was calibrated based on experimental results to provide accurate results in the entire range of input parameters.