Research on vibration characteristics of cone valve based on steady state hydrodynamics

Abstract

The steady-state fluid dynamic force of the cone valve core reduces the stability of the cone valve, thereby affecting its vibration characteristics. This study first derived the formula for calculating the steady-state fluid dynamic force of the valve core using the momentum theorem. Then, the study used the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method to explore the variation of steady-state fluid dynamic force with the opening degree of the cone valve and the pressure difference at the inlet and outlet. The study also analyzed the steady-state fluid dynamic force of the improved structure cone valve. Combining the CFD calculation results with the established axial vibration and dynamic models of the valve core spring system, a system dynamics simulation model was developed. Innovatively, the study combined experimental and simulation methods to investigate the vibration characteristics of the cone valve and the impact of steady-state fluid dynamic force on these characteristics. The experimental results aligned well with the simulation results, showing that the influence of steady-state fluid dynamic force on vibration characteristics is similar to that of spring force. At a small opening degree, the compensation structure of steady-state fluid dynamic force can reduce axial vibration amplitude. Increasing the inlet pressure from 2.0 MPa to 2.5 MPa results in a decrease in axial amplitude and an increase in the numerical value of the vibration balance position. Increasing the outlet pressure from 0.5 MPa to 0.9 MPa initially decreases axial amplitude and axial waveform factor, followed by an increase. Increasing the spring preload from 9.4 mm to 13.4 mm leads to a decrease in the numerical value of the balance position, a reduction in amplitude, and a decrease in the waveform factor of the axial vibration of the valve core. The study reveals systematic effects of inlet pressure, outlet pressure, and spring preload on the vibration characteristics of the cone valve. The research results in this paper can provide theoretical support for the structural design of hydraulic valves, reduce the impact of fluid dynamics on vibration, and thereby improve the stability of hydraulic system operation.