Speedy Design Method for Fluid Viscous Dampers Based on Numerical Simulation by CFD

Abstract:

Bi-directional-cylinder viscous fluid dampers are studied numerically. Based on the power-law characteristic of silicone oil，the flow pattern of silicone oil is analyzed, the non-Newtonian fluid power-law model’s influence on the energy dissipation characteristic and the damping resistance of viscous dampers is discussed, and the calculation formulas are presented. The damping force of the viscous damper samples is simulated by professional CFD software based on the dynamic mesh model, Based on comprehensive analysis of the results, the experiential design method of large-tonnage-damping-force viscous fluid dampers is finally established. On the other hand, the numerical simulation curves are in good agreement with experimental curves, which validates the feasibility of numerical method in the preliminary design of bi-directional-cylinder viscous fluid dampers. The numerical method helps to enhance the engineering precision, guide the design, and shorten the development cycle.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 446-449)
• Pages: 3869-3874
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.446-449.3869
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Qiang Guo, Yan Bei Chen, Xiang Liang Ning, Lu Tang
• Keywords: Dynamic Mesh Model, Numerical Simulation, Power Law Characteristic of Silicone Oil, Viscous Fluid Dampers

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