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Device and process for monitoring cavitation in a positive displacement pump
Assignee: Safran Aircraft Engines SAS
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Filing: 1983-10-18
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Granted: 1985-04-23
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Expires: 2003-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A device and method are disclosed for monitoring the cavitation parameters of a positive displacement fuel pump. A flow proportional to the flow of the pump is branched off a supply line to a cavitation venturi at a pressure lower than the supply pressure, while regulating the proportional flow and the venturi so that the latter attains its cavitation range prior to the cavitation of the positive displacement pump. In this range, the pressure at the inlet of the venturi is equal to the critical feeder pressure of the volumetric pump. The difference between the supply pressure of the positive displacement pump and the pressure of the inlet of the venturi is detected and a control signal generated to activate an alarm or increase the pressure of the supply fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 Pierre C. Mouton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 03:07
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04C; F04C14/00; F04C14/02; F02; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/22; F02C7/236; F04B; F04B11/00; F04B23/00; F04B23/04; F04B23/08; F04B23/14; G; G05; G05B; G05B13/00; G05B13/02; G05B13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A device for monitoring cavitation parameters of a positive displacement pump in a fluid system comprising: (a) supply means to apply fluid to the positive displacement pump via a feeder line at a first pressure (P 1 ); (b) a venturi; (c) flow generating means for generating a flow of fluid proportional to the flow of the positive displacement pump, the flow generating means having an inlet connected to the feeder line and an outlet connected to the venturi inlet to supply fluid thereto at a second pressure (P 2 ), the capacity of the flow generating means the throat cross-section of the venturi being such that cavitation occurs in the venturi throat prior to cavitation occurring in the positive displacement pump; and, (d) detecting means to detect the difference between the first (P 1 ) and second (P 2 ) pressures and to generate a signal when the difference between P 1 and P 2 reaches or exceeds a predetermined limit.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
162 words
A device for monitoring cavitation parameters of a positive displacement pump in a fluid system comprising: (a) supply means to apply fluid to the positive displacement pump via a feeder line at a first pressure (P 1 ); (b) a venturi; (c) flow generating means for generating a flow of fluid proportional to the flow of the positive displacement pump, the flow generating means having an inlet connected to the feeder line and an outlet connected to the venturi inlet to supply fluid thereto at a second pressure (P 2 ), the capacity of the flow generating means the throat cross-section of the venturi being such that cavitation occurs in the venturi throat prior to cavitation occurring in the positive displacement pump; and, (d) detecting means to detect the difference between the first (P 1 ) and second (P 2 ) pressures and to generate a signal when the difference between P 1 and P 2 reaches or exceeds a predetermined limit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising alarm means connected with the detecting means such that the signal generated by the detecting means causes the alarm to be activated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising control means to control the supply of fluid to the positive displacement pump and means connecting the control means to the detecting means such that the signal generated by the detecting means causes the control means to supply fluid at an adequate pressure to prevent cavitation in the positive displacement pump.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the flow generating means is a volumetric machine driven proportionally to the positive displacement pump.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the supply means comprises a feeder pump having an inductor outlet and further comprising means to connect the outlet of the venturi to the inductor outlet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the venturi has a throat with a variable cross section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the venturi has a throat with a variable cross section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the venturi has a throat with a variable cross section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the supply means comprises a feeder pump having an inductor outlet and further comprising means to connect the outlet of the venturi to the inductor outlet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 9 wherein the venturi has a throat with a variable cross section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
131 words
A process for monitoring cavitation parameters of a positive displacement pump in a fluid system comprising the steps of: (a) supplying fluid to the positive displacement pump at a first pressure (P 1 ); (b) generating a secondary flow of fluid proportional to the flow of the positive displacement pump, the secondary flow being at a second pressure (P 2 ); (c) directing the secondary flow through a venturi having a throat cross-section such that cavitation occurs in the throat of the venturi prior to cavitation occurring in the positive displacement pump; (d) detecting the difference between the first pressure (P 1 ) and the second pressure (P 2 ); and, (e) generating a control signal when the difference between P 1 and P 2 reaches or exceeds a predetermined limit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
131 words
A process for monitoring cavitation parameters of a positive displacement pump in a fluid system comprising the steps of: (a) supplying fluid to the positive displacement pump at a first pressure (P 1 ); (b) generating a secondary flow of fluid proportional to the flow of the positive displacement pump, the secondary flow being at a second pressure (P 2 ); (c) directing the secondary flow through a venturi having a throat cross-section such that cavitation occurs in the throat of the venturi prior to cavitation occurring in the positive displacement pump; (d) detecting the difference between the first pressure (P 1 ) and the second pressure (P 2 ); and, (e) generating a control signal when the difference between P 1 and P 2 reaches or exceeds a predetermined limit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
60 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the ratio of the capacity of the flow generating means (K 1 ) to the throat cross-section (K 2 ) of the venturi is defined by: ##EQU1## where: P c =Critical feed pressure necessary to prevent cavitation P v =Vapor pressure of fluid ρ=Specific gravity of fluid N=Angular velocity of the positive displacement pump.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 11 wherein the secondary flow is generated by driving a flow generating means from the positive displacement pump.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
51 words
The process of claim 13 wherein the ratio of the capacity of the flow generating means (K 1 ) to the throat cross-section (K 2 ) is selected to be: ##EQU2## where: P c =Critical feed pressure necessary to prevent cavitation P v =Vapor pressure of fluid ρ=Specific gravity of fluid
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
7 words
N=Angular velocity of the positive displacement pump.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
7 words
N=Angular velocity of the positive displacement pump.
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