Abstract:
A pulsation control device is constructed at least partially of a composite carbon (and/or other fibers)/epoxy exostructure having an oblong cylindrical or spheroidal shape, optionally with metallic portions or reinforcements, together with a non-metallic polymer non-load sharing liner. A pressure drop tube preferably extends from an opening through an exterior wall of the body into an interior space within the body.
Abstract:
An accumulator (10) for a fluid system comprises a pressure vessel (12) with a baffle (16) oriented at a skew angle (θ). The baffle (16) divides the vessel (12) into first and second volumes (V1, V2). A first port (28) is provided to introduce a pressurizing fluid (14) into the first volume (V1), and a second port (32) is provided to circulate a working fluid (15) within the second volume (V2). A purge aperture (20) is provided to purge the pressurizing fluid (14) from the second volume (V2) across the baffle (16) into the first volume (V1), and a flow aperture (22) is provided to transfer the working fluid (15) through the baffle (16) between the first and second volumes (V1, V2).
Abstract:
A fluid conduit arrangement (10) includes a reservoir (12) containing a pressurized gas (14) therein. An outer rigid conduit (16) in communication with the reservoir (12) contains a first working fluid under pressure from the pressurized gas within a closed system defined by the reservoir (12) and the outer rigid conduit (16). An inner flexible conduit (18) is provided for conducting a second working fluid therethrough upon application of a supply pressure. The inner flexible conduit (18) is disposed within the outer rigid conduit (16), and is subjected to the pressurized first working fluid in surrounding relationship therewith. Relative differences between the pressurized first working fluid and the second working fluid enable the inner flexible conduit (18) to either expand and permit free flow of the second working fluid therethrough, or collapse and evacuate flow of the second working fluid therefrom.
Abstract:
An accumulator (10) for a fluid system comprises a pressure vessel (12) with a baffle (16) oriented at a skew angle (θ). The baffle (16) divides the vessel (12) into first and second volumes (V1, V2). A first port (28) is provided to introduce a pressurizing fluid (14) into the first volume (V1), and a second port (32) is provided to circulate a working fluid (15) within the second volume (V2). A purge aperture (20) is provided to purge the pressurizing fluid (14) from the second volume (V2) across the baffle (16) into the first volume (V1), and a flow aperture (22) is provided to transfer the working fluid (15) through the baffle (16) between the first and second volumes (V1, V2).
Abstract:
Eine Vorrichtung zur Druckstoßsicherung in einem Rohrleitungssystem (10) mit einer Pumpe (12) und einem nach der Pumpe (12) angeordneten Druckbehälter (42) ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in den Druckbehälter (42) eine Wirbelkammerdiode integriert ist, wobei der Boden der Wirbelkammerdiode durch den Boden des Druckbehälters gebildet ist, eine Venturi-Düse in der tangentialen Leitung (54) der Wirbelkammerdiode angeordnet ist, und im Druckbehälter radiale Wandabschnitte (62) vorhanden sind.
Abstract:
A method for providing a controlled force to a dynamic system includes applying a force to a first actuator, transmitting the force from the first actuator to a second actuator through a closed fluid path containing a captured volume of fluid, and providing, via the second actuator, a controlled force to the dynamic system.
Abstract:
A hydraulic pressure reservoir having at least one pressure chamber formed between two opposed, movable inner boundary members. Each inner boundary members includes a spring cover and a diaphragm spring. An outer boundary member peripherally surrounds the movable inner boundary members and has a U-shaped cross section along at least a part of its periphery to axially support the diaphragm springs in a fixed axial position. The outer boundary member can be formed in several pieces that are held together by interconnections or by a surrounding outer tensioning member.
Abstract:
A control valve assembly has a first chamber with a first port, a second chamber with a second port, and a first valve that is operative to open between the first and second chambers in response to elevated pneumatic pressure in the first chamber. A second valve is operative to open between the second chamber and a primary exit port to vent the second chamber in response to elevated pneumatic pressure in the second chamber. A third valve is operative to open between the first chamber and a bypass exit port to vent the first chamber in response to elevated pneumatic pressure in the first chamber.
Abstract:
An impedance shaping element (or more simply, an impedance shaper) physically alters or shapes the mechanical impedance of a drive system as it appears from an interface and facilitates use of feedback control to improve performance by altering or shaping a dynamic coupling between an interface and a control system. For example, the impedance shaper can be used to adjust a coupling value from a first value to a second different value. In one embodiment, an impedance shaper controls the compliance, damping and inertia characteristics of fluid within a fluid path.