This paper discusses and analyzes the control volume of a piston bore constrained by the valve plate in axial piston pumps. The vacuum within the piston bore caused by the rise volume needs to be compensated by the flow; otherwise, the low pressure may cause the cavitations and aerations. In the research, the valve plate geometry can be optimized by some analytical limitations to prevent the piston pressure below the vapor pressure. The limitations provide the design guide of the timings and overlap areas between valve plate ports and barrel kidneys to consider the cavitations and aerations.

Issue Section:
Technical Briefs
Keywords:
cavitation, optimization, valve plate, pressure undershoots, cavitation, pistons, pumps
Topics:
Cavitation, Pistons, Pressure, Pumps, Valves, Flow (Dynamics)
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