Structural Optimization of Damping Groove Based on Valve Plate Dynamic Cavitation Response Model

To reduce cavitation occurring on valve plate of piston pump,an optimization design method was introduced to quantitively analyze the accurate relationship between structural jet groove parameters and cavitation. Using the computational fluid dynamics( CFD) method,the absorbing and discharging processes in piston pump were simulated dynamically. The damping groove's structure effects on both jet angle and pressure shock were analyzed visually with a series of different parametrical grooves. By establishing parametrical damping groove model,the piston pumps' dynamic analysis was integrated with CFD analysis,experimental design and approximation model, etc. The mathematical model of plunger pressure during oil back period,jet angle and structural parameters of damping groove were established in the form of second-order response surface method( RSM) model. The damping groove structure of valve plate was optimized on the basis of the RSM model. Test data shows that the anti-cavitation performance of optimized valve plate was obviously improved. And this method provides theoretical foundation for the structure design of damping groove.