CFD-FEM Analysis for Functionality Prediction of Multi-Gear Pumps

A comprehensive model for evaluating the functionality of a multi-gear pump has been developed. The integrated model for assessing the functionality of a multi-gear pump contains a computational fluid dynamics analysis (CFD) model combined with a finite element method (FEM)-based strength model. Two...

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Main Authors: Olga Zharkevich, Olga Reshetnikova, Tatyana Nikonova, Alexandra Berg, Andrey Berg, Darkhan Zhunuspekov, Oxana Nurzhanova
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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author Olga Zharkevich
Olga Reshetnikova
Tatyana Nikonova
Alexandra Berg
Andrey Berg
Darkhan Zhunuspekov
Oxana Nurzhanova
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description A comprehensive model for evaluating the functionality of a multi-gear pump has been developed. The integrated model for assessing the functionality of a multi-gear pump contains a computational fluid dynamics analysis (CFD) model combined with a finite element method (FEM)-based strength model. Two submodels were linked: a CFD submodel to evaluate the internal pressure distribution of the pump and a structural FEM submodel to calculate the stresses and structural displacements of the pump due to fluid pressure. Finite element analysis in SolidWorks 2016 was used to evaluate the strength of the gear joints of the pump gears. As the pressure of the working fluid increases from 6 to 20 MPa, a linear increase in Mises stresses is observed. At the shaft, these stresses increase to 226.2 MPa, and at the tooth mouths, they reach a maximum value of 205.5 MPa. With the increase in torque on the drive shaft from 100 to 500 N·m, there is a significant increase in Mises stresses localized in the contact zones of the shaft with the drive gear. Analysis of the data obtained showed that the displacements caused by the pressure of the working fluid are insignificant compared to the displacements arising under the action of torque. With increasing pressure and torque, there is a tendency to decrease the safety factor, which indicates a decrease in the safety factor of the design of the multi-gear pump. The safety factor is not provided at a torque of 400–500 N·m. The simulation results are confirmed by correlation analysis. The average approximation error is 5–7%.
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spelling doaj-art-457e8482cbc34526a8e7fc16c9b4aa602025-08-20T02:00:32ZengMDPI AGDesigns2411-96602024-11-018611510.3390/designs8060115CFD-FEM Analysis for Functionality Prediction of Multi-Gear PumpsOlga Zharkevich0Olga Reshetnikova1Tatyana Nikonova2Alexandra Berg3Andrey Berg4Darkhan Zhunuspekov5Oxana Nurzhanova6Department of Technological Equipment, Mechanical Engineering and Standardization, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Karaganda 100027, KazakhstanDepartment of Technological Equipment, Mechanical Engineering and Standardization, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Karaganda 100027, KazakhstanDepartment of Technological Equipment, Mechanical Engineering and Standardization, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Karaganda 100027, KazakhstanDepartment of Technological Equipment, Mechanical Engineering and Standardization, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Karaganda 100027, KazakhstanDepartment of Technological Equipment, Mechanical Engineering and Standardization, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Karaganda 100027, KazakhstanDepartment of Technological Equipment, Mechanical Engineering and Standardization, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Karaganda 100027, KazakhstanDepartment of Technological Equipment, Mechanical Engineering and Standardization, Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, Karaganda 100027, KazakhstanA comprehensive model for evaluating the functionality of a multi-gear pump has been developed. The integrated model for assessing the functionality of a multi-gear pump contains a computational fluid dynamics analysis (CFD) model combined with a finite element method (FEM)-based strength model. Two submodels were linked: a CFD submodel to evaluate the internal pressure distribution of the pump and a structural FEM submodel to calculate the stresses and structural displacements of the pump due to fluid pressure. Finite element analysis in SolidWorks 2016 was used to evaluate the strength of the gear joints of the pump gears. As the pressure of the working fluid increases from 6 to 20 MPa, a linear increase in Mises stresses is observed. At the shaft, these stresses increase to 226.2 MPa, and at the tooth mouths, they reach a maximum value of 205.5 MPa. With the increase in torque on the drive shaft from 100 to 500 N·m, there is a significant increase in Mises stresses localized in the contact zones of the shaft with the drive gear. Analysis of the data obtained showed that the displacements caused by the pressure of the working fluid are insignificant compared to the displacements arising under the action of torque. With increasing pressure and torque, there is a tendency to decrease the safety factor, which indicates a decrease in the safety factor of the design of the multi-gear pump. The safety factor is not provided at a torque of 400–500 N·m. The simulation results are confirmed by correlation analysis. The average approximation error is 5–7%.https://www.mdpi.com/2411-9660/8/6/115CFDFEMstressesdisplacementsafety factordesign
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Andrey Berg
Darkhan Zhunuspekov
Oxana Nurzhanova
CFD-FEM Analysis for Functionality Prediction of Multi-Gear Pumps
Designs
CFD
FEM
stresses
displacement
safety factor
design
title CFD-FEM Analysis for Functionality Prediction of Multi-Gear Pumps
title_full CFD-FEM Analysis for Functionality Prediction of Multi-Gear Pumps
title_fullStr CFD-FEM Analysis for Functionality Prediction of Multi-Gear Pumps
title_full_unstemmed CFD-FEM Analysis for Functionality Prediction of Multi-Gear Pumps
title_short CFD-FEM Analysis for Functionality Prediction of Multi-Gear Pumps
title_sort cfd fem analysis for functionality prediction of multi gear pumps
topic CFD
FEM
stresses
displacement
safety factor
design
url https://www.mdpi.com/2411-9660/8/6/115
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