Computer monitoring and control system of a local LNG supply station

This paper presents a proposal of computer system to support the work of local LNG supply station. The main advantages of proposed system are to increase safety and reduce the operating costs of the station. On the basis of preliminary analysis the main functional modules of the system have been distinguished. The modules include: vaporization control unit, subsystem for monitoring parameters in the cryogenic tank and installation, central database server, data visualization module, diagnostic subsystem and module for LNG supplies optimization. The system has been used for investigating a real supply station

Asynchronous buffer read method in development of DAQ application for supporting research of hydraulic systems

The paper presents a method of data acquisition from a DAQ card using a direct memory access (DMA) and an asynchronous read of data buffer with the FIFO queue. The method can be used to acquire measurement data in Windows™ system when the required read frequency is higher than the system’s clock frequency. The method was used in practice to measure high-speed pressure and position changes in a two cylinder hydraulic system with two-state fast switching valves

PRESSURE CONTROL IN AIR CUSHIONS OF THE MOBILE PLATFORM

Abstract In the industrial indoor transport various devices are used. Recentl

A Review of Fuzzy Logic Method Development in Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

Fuzzy logic has been developed since the 1960s. Research related to fuzzy logic application in hydraulics and pneumatics is mainly aimed at energy demand reduction and improvement in operational characteristics. This article summarizes the recent achievements in hydraulic and pneumatic fuzzy logic system design. First, the main application areas have been identified, including control and fault diagnosis. The control systems were additionally grouped according to the main objects of study, such as pumps, actuators, proportional valves, etc. Then, the results of the recent research were presented, and the main features of the designed fuzzy logic units were summarized for each group. Particular attention was paid to types of membership functions used for fuzzification and defuzzification, numbers of fuzzy sets defined for input and output signals, types of fuzzy operators, the applied inference algorithm and the defuzzification method. Based on the analysis of the listed parameters, conclusions were formulated regarding advantages, main issues and difficulties, as well as recommended directions for further development

Artificial Intelligence Methods in Hydraulic System Design

Reducing energy consumption and increasing operational efficiency are currently among the leading research topics in the design of hydraulic systems. In recent years, hydraulic system modeling and design techniques have rapidly expanded, especially using artificial intelligence methods. Due to the variety of algorithms, methods, and tools of artificial intelligence, it is possible to consider the prospects and directions of their further development. The analysis of the most recent publications allowed three leading technologies to be indicated, including artificial neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, and fuzzy logic. This article summarizes their current applications in the research, main advantages, and limitations, as well as expected directions for further development

Numerical Analysis of Fluid Stream Division to Supply Multiple Hydraulic Receivers

This article presents a proposal and a numerical analysis of a hydraulic system consisting of one constant capacity pump supplying multiple receivers in the form of hydraulic motors, based on the example of a rail grinder. The proposed approach requires splitting the stream of the working fluid, which was achieved using 2-way flow control valves. As part of the preliminary CFD studies, the pressure and velocity distributions of the flow control valve were obtained, and the discharge coefficient of the valve nozzles was determined as a function of the valve spool position. Then, a mathematical model of the system was formulated, which was used to build a simulation model in the Matlab/Simulink environment. Next, the ability of the system to achieve the assumed operating parameters and its energy efficiency in a given load range were tested. The results indicate that the system can effectively perform the required work cycles with sufficient accuracy

Numerical Analysis of Fluid Stream Division to Supply Multiple Hydraulic Receivers

This article presents a proposal and a numerical analysis of a hydraulic system consisting of one constant capacity pump supplying multiple receivers in the form of hydraulic motors, based on the example of a rail grinder. The proposed approach requires splitting the stream of the working fluid, which was achieved using 2-way flow control valves. As part of the preliminary CFD studies, the pressure and velocity distributions of the flow control valve were obtained, and the discharge coefficient of the valve nozzles was determined as a function of the valve spool position. Then, a mathematical model of the system was formulated, which was used to build a simulation model in the Matlab/Simulink environment. Next, the ability of the system to achieve the assumed operating parameters and its energy efficiency in a given load range were tested. The results indicate that the system can effectively perform the required work cycles with sufficient accuracy

Design and Flow Analysis of an Adjustable Check Valve by Means of CFD Method

The article presents results of research on an adjustable check valve. In particular, the article deals with improvement of flow characteristics and reduction in pressure losses of an existing valve design. The subject of the research was the valve body in the form of a steel block intended for mounting a typical cartridge valve insert. Two variants of the valve body were analysed: a standard one, which is currently in production, and the proposed new solution, in which the geometry was modified based on the results of CFD simulations. The main research task was to properly shape and arrange holes and flow channels inside the body, between the cartridge valve and the connecting plate. Using CFD analyses, a solution for minimising the flow resistance was sought and then the method of modifying flow channels geometry was developed. The CFD simulation results showed a significant reduction in pressure loss, up to 40%. The obtained simulation results were verified on a test bench using a prototype of the proposed valve block. A high degree of consistency in the results of CFD simulations and laboratory experiments was achieved. The relative difference between simulation and experimental results in the entire considered range of the flow rate did not exceed 6.0%

Instruments of identification of hydraulic components potential failures

This paper presents an analysis of potential failures of hydraulic components on the example of a hydraulic gear pump with the use of instruments of quality management. The “five why” method was implemented to evaluate failures as well as the bases for the causes which have an influence on pumps failures. The causes are connected with operation condition of gear pumps and the quality of working fluid. In the next step, by using a systematic diagram, appropriate improvement actions for the identified causes were determined

Instruments of identification of hydraulic components potential failures

This paper presents an analysis of potential failures of hydraulic components on the example of a hydraulic gear pump with the use of instruments of quality management. The “five why” method was implemented to evaluate failures as well as the bases for the causes which have an influence on pumps failures. The causes are connected with operation condition of gear pumps and the quality of working fluid. In the next step, by using a systematic diagram, appropriate improvement actions for the identified causes were determined