Noise emitted from the pump can be a major influence on the overall noise created by a power steering system. Dynamic simulation can aid the designer by showing the effect of the pump geometry and oil properties on noise before the prototype has been built. This paper discusses a simulation of suction port flow ripple in a power steering vane pump, which is validated against experimental data. Results show that the mean pressure in the delivery line affects the amplitude of suction port flow ripple. Internal leakage in the pump was found to have little effect on suction port flow ripple. The level of high-frequency flow ripple from the suction port was found to be comparable with or greater than that from the delivery port. The simulation is used to recommend the addition of relief grooves to reduce the high-frequency flow ripple.
Simulation of Suction Flow Ripple in Power Steering Pumps
Sae Technical Papers
International Off-Highway & Powerplant Congress & Exposition ; 1998
1998-09-14
Conference paper
English
Simulation of Suction Flow Ripple in Power Steering Pumps
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