Pressure Transients in an Axial Piston Hydraulic Pump

Abstract

A method is given for calculating pressure transients in an axial piston hydraulic pump. Some theoretical predictions are given of the effect of port timing and the effect of introducing restricting grooves at the ends of the kidney ports in the valve plate and suggestions are made of the effects of these parameters on noise emission; comparative measurements of noise are then quoted that support the general arguments. A parallel shot is recommended as the best compromise for the restrictor groove geometry to give good results over the widest range of operating conditions, including reverse rotation. Finally, mention is made of the use of a relief valve in the port plate for noise reduction.