Load sensitive control characteristics of a novel two-dimensional pulse width modulated variable mechanism

• Published in: Advances in mechanical engineering 2024-04, Vol.16 (4)
• Main Authors: Jian, Wu, Jian, Ruan, Yan, Ren
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Control methods; Control valves; Differential pressure; Flow control; Pulse duration modulation
• ISSN: 1687-8132; 1687-8140
• DOI: 10.1177/16878132241241437

Load sensing technology is a typical hydraulic technology that automatically meets load requirements by adjusting the pressure and flow at the pump outlet. Traditional load sensitive pump control systems rely on variable mechanisms to achieve such flow control characteristics. However, general variable mechanisms have complex structures and poor dynamic performance if frequently adjusted. Therefore, a new variable mechanism, named two-dimensional pulse width modulation rotary valve, is proposed. Different from the pulse width modulation control method of the electronic technology, the two-dimensional pulse width modulation rotary valve conducts secondary distribution of the quantitative pump output in the way of fluid pulse width modulation: the valve core rotates to generate discrete fluid, and the axial sliding of the valve core controls the duty ratio of the discrete fluid. The dynamic balancing of the axial displacement is controlled by feedback pressure to provide a fixed differential pressure for the control valve, achieving that the flow through the control valve is uniquely controlled by the valve opening of the control valve. The principle of the fluid pulse width modulation is first introduced, and then the mathematical model of the proposed variable mechanism and the corresponding system is established. Simulation analysis is implemented. Finally, the effectiveness of the load sensing system controlled by a two-dimensional pulse width modulation rotary valve is verified by the experiment.