Cavitation caused by insufficient suction is a major factor that influences the life of aircraft pumps. Currently, pressurizing the tank can solve the cavitation problem under steady largeflow conditions. However, thi...Cavitation caused by insufficient suction is a major factor that influences the life of aircraft pumps. Currently, pressurizing the tank can solve the cavitation problem under steady largeflow conditions. However, this method is not always effective under transient conditions(from zero flow to full flow in a very short time). Moreover, to apply and design other measures, such as a boost impeller, the suction dynamics during the transient period must be investigated. In this paper,a novel approach based on the pressure wave propagation theory is proposed for predicting the inlet pressure of an aircraft pump under transient conditions. First, a dynamic model of a typical aircraft pump is established in the form of differential equations. Then, the transient flow model of the inlet line is described using momentum and continuity equations, and the governing equations are discretized by the method of characteristics and the finite difference method. The simulated results are in good agreement with the results from verification tests. Further simulation analysis indicates that the wave velocity and transient time may influence the inlet and reservoir pressure as well as the size of the inlet line. Finally, solutions for upgrading the inlet pressure are discussed. These solutions provide guidelines for designing inlet installations.展开更多
The piston pump is the key power component in the civil aircraft hydraulic system,and the most common pump used in the aviation field is the pressure compensated variable displacement type.In this review paper,a basic...The piston pump is the key power component in the civil aircraft hydraulic system,and the most common pump used in the aviation field is the pressure compensated variable displacement type.In this review paper,a basic introduction to the civil aircraft piston pump is presented,including the classification,structure,working principle,design features,and achievements by some research groups.Then,the future directions of the aircraft pump are reported from various perspectives.Further,the critical technologies are analyzed and summarized in detail from six thrust areas:friction couples,noise reduction,inlet boost,thermal management,fault diagnosis and health management,and mechanical seal.Finally,the challenges and limitations of the research on the aircraft pump are discussed to provide valuable insight for future scholars.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51775013)
文摘Cavitation caused by insufficient suction is a major factor that influences the life of aircraft pumps. Currently, pressurizing the tank can solve the cavitation problem under steady largeflow conditions. However, this method is not always effective under transient conditions(from zero flow to full flow in a very short time). Moreover, to apply and design other measures, such as a boost impeller, the suction dynamics during the transient period must be investigated. In this paper,a novel approach based on the pressure wave propagation theory is proposed for predicting the inlet pressure of an aircraft pump under transient conditions. First, a dynamic model of a typical aircraft pump is established in the form of differential equations. Then, the transient flow model of the inlet line is described using momentum and continuity equations, and the governing equations are discretized by the method of characteristics and the finite difference method. The simulated results are in good agreement with the results from verification tests. Further simulation analysis indicates that the wave velocity and transient time may influence the inlet and reservoir pressure as well as the size of the inlet line. Finally, solutions for upgrading the inlet pressure are discussed. These solutions provide guidelines for designing inlet installations.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51775013)the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(No.2016ZC09007).
文摘The piston pump is the key power component in the civil aircraft hydraulic system,and the most common pump used in the aviation field is the pressure compensated variable displacement type.In this review paper,a basic introduction to the civil aircraft piston pump is presented,including the classification,structure,working principle,design features,and achievements by some research groups.Then,the future directions of the aircraft pump are reported from various perspectives.Further,the critical technologies are analyzed and summarized in detail from six thrust areas:friction couples,noise reduction,inlet boost,thermal management,fault diagnosis and health management,and mechanical seal.Finally,the challenges and limitations of the research on the aircraft pump are discussed to provide valuable insight for future scholars.
