Papers by Author: Ryszard Jasiński

Abstract: During the start-up of a hydraulic system in low ambient temperatures an incorrect operation may occur. The principles and conditions of safely operating hydraulic driven machines and devices are essential to designers and operators. For this reason the author of this article has conducted a series of tests on hydraulic components and systems in thermal shock conditions (cooled-down components were supplied with hot working medium). In such conditions, the initial parameters of the hydraulic components and systems determine their correct operation. During the start-up of a hydraulic system in thermal shock conditions, elements of hydraulic components warm up in a non-uniform way, due to various material properties and shapes of parts. Differences in clearances between elements and may lead to the faulty performance of hydraulic components and machine break-down. The selection of appropriate materials for various hydraulic component parts should increase machine safety during start-up in thermal shock conditions.

Abstract: In many machines and devices there are hydraulic drives. They should operate well in various weather conditions, also in low ambient temperatures. Some malfunctions may occur during operation of hydraulic system in a so called “thermal shock condition”, which happens when frozen hydraulic component (e.g. hydraulic pump, motor or directional spool valve) is suddenly supplied with hot oil. Transient thermal state emerges in these conditions. Particular elements of component warm up differently. This results in different thermal expansion of components during warm up, which is changing the size of clearance between cooperating elements. Experimental tests of hydraulic components in low ambient temperatures were conducted in the hydraulic laboratory of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Gdansk University of Technology. They concerned: orbital motors, satellite motors, gear pumps, spool valves (also proportional), piston pumps, and hydraulic cylinders. It was proved, that in thermal shock conditions some malfunctions may occur, especially with large temperature differences between oil and component. Based on results of the tests of hydraulic components and systems start-up in low ambient temperatures, one can perform a change in components design, change the type of material of components elements, and even prepare a proper procedure to be followed during start-up of cold hydraulic components and systems. In the article discusses some designs of hydraulic components resistant to thermal shock, and how to prepare components to work in low temperatures, e.g. by providing system with an additional heater to ensure uniform heating of elements in components. Change in design of hydraulic components resistant to thermal shock conditions can be obtained through computer simulation method. Analytic and computer simulation methods can be used by engineers who design machines and devices that work in low ambient temperatures.

Abstract: The paper presents the developed new electro-pneumatic control (pneumotronic) system for hydraulic fixed-displacement radial piston pump. Hydraulic fixed-displacement radial piston pump equipped with the proposed control system changes into hydrotronic variable-displacement radial piston pump. Pump flow rate control is realized by means of programmable logic controller, electro-pneumatic valves, pneumatic cylinders and a sensor.

Abstract: During start-up of hydrotronic system (hydraulic system with electric control) in low ambient temperatures a faulty operation may occur. The principles and conditions of safe operation of hydraulically (hydrotronically) driven machines and devices is essential for their designers and operators. For these reasons the author did a series of tests of hydraulic (hydrotronic) components and systems under thermal shock conditions (cooled-down components were supplied with hot working medium). In such conditions starting parameters of the selected hydrotronic components and systems, which secured safety of their operation, were determined. During start-up of a hydrotronic system under thermal shock conditions elements of hydraulic components warm up in a non-uniform way, due to varying material and shape properties. This causes change of clearances between the cooperating elements and may lead to faulty performance of hydraulic components and result in machine break-down. Heat transfer coefficients between oil and swilled element were determined and used for a calculation method developed by the author. The method enables to predict correct or incorrect operation of hydrotronic system.