David Cook

Abstract

Electrohydraulic servovalves are used in a variety of industrial, military, and aerospace applications. For some of these applications the servovalve must meet stringent dynamic performance criteria while under the influence of external disturbances. The most common of these external disturbances is vibration. Vibration can not only have an affect on valve performance, but can also affect valve stability. This thesis deals with the development of a dynamic model of the amplifier lines and line orifice of a two stage servovalve. The amplifier lines are thought to affect the stability of two stage servovalves under vibration. The amplifier lines are the hydraulic 'communicator' between the first and second stages of the valve. The developed model is simulated using Simulink and MATLAB for a servovalve with a history of vibration induced stability problems. For this valve, there are certain amplifier line and orifice configurations that cause the valve to exhibit increased stability under vibration. The results of the model simulations for known stable and unstable configurations are discussed. Recommendations for usage are also presented.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Hydraulic control; Valves--Vibration; Hydraulics

Publication Date

8-1-1997

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Mechanical Engineering (KGCOE)

Advisor

Kempski, Mark

Advisor/Committee Member

Kochersberger, Kevin

Advisor/Committee Member

Hennessey, Michael

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: TC145 .C66 1997

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Download

Share

COinS