Characterization and performance analysis of a new type of a high water-based hydraulic motor with a self-balanced distribution valve mode

Abstract

High water-based hydraulic motors (HWBHMs) with advantages including higher specific power and shorter acceleration and braking time can be used to directly drive loads. In particular, low speed and high torque high water-based hydraulic motors work well in limited space and for special applications (open flame areas). However, traditional structure and flow distribution mechanisms cause serious leakage and lower work efficiency for low speed and high torque high water-based hydraulic motors. Thus, a new structure and flow distribution mechanism with self-balanced distribution valve groups for a high water-based hydraulic motor need to be developed to work in high pressure, low speed, and high torque conditions. In this paper, a high water-based hydraulic motor was theoretically analyzed and the working principle behind a high water-based hydraulic motor was briefly introduced. Numerical simulations were performed to examine the effects of the distribution valve parameters on the distribution performance. An orthogonal test method was used to determine the optimized structure parameters. A simulation model of a high water-based hydraulic motor was established using the AMESim simulation method to validate the feasibility of the optimized structure parameters. This research has laid a foundation for the further development of a high water-based hydraulic motor with low speed and high torque.