Numerical and experimental studies on housing optimization for noise reduction of an axial piston pump

[Display omitted] •A methodology is proposed to optimize the housing of an axial piston pump.•The vibro-acoustic performance using the original and optimized housings is measured.•Better vibro-acoustic characteristics are achieved using the optimized housing.•The average sound pressure level is redu...

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Published in:Applied acoustics 2016-09, Vol.110, p.43-52
Main Authors: Xu, Bing, Ye, Shaogan, Zhang, Junhui
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Axial piston pump
Experimental measurement
Finite element method
Model updating
Noise reduction
Topology optimization
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Summary:[Display omitted] •A methodology is proposed to optimize the housing of an axial piston pump.•The vibro-acoustic performance using the original and optimized housings is measured.•Better vibro-acoustic characteristics are achieved using the optimized housing.•The average sound pressure level is reduced by about 2dB(A) at 250bar. This paper presents a methodology to reduce the noise of an axial piston pump through modification of the housing structure, combined with both numerical and experimental methods. The finite element models of the housing and cover are established, and are assembled together. The finite element models are validated and updated using experimental modal analysis. The frequency response function of the assembly is calculated, and the shell element in the inner surfaces of the housing is added. The effects of the thickness of the shell element on the frequency response function are identified. A topology optimization is conducted for the purpose of reducing the frequency response function and the increase of mass. The prototype pump is manufactured and assembled. Different experimental measurements are carried out, including the measurement of the vibration and the distributions of the sound pressure levels around the pump. Results show that the vibration and noise are reduced by using the optimized housing. In particular, the average sound pressure level is reduced by about 2dB(A) at the discharge pressure of 250bar, and the sound pressure level at the second harmonic is reduced significantly. The method proposed here can also be used for other kinds of displacement pumps.
ISSN:0003-682X
1872-910X
DOI:10.1016/j.apacoust.2016.03.022