Aircraft Hydraulic System Dynamic Analysis. Volume 4. Frequency Response (HSFR) Computer Program Technical Description

Abstract

The hydraulic system frequency response (HSFR) computer program was developed to simulate the dynamic response of a hydraulic system to the acoustic noise generated by the pump. A detailed technical description of the program is presented. For a selected system pressure, temperature, flow, and pump speed range, the program calculates the pulsation pressure and energy levels generated by the pump. It predicts the amplitude and location of the resulting acoustical standing waves, and how these waves are transmitted and attenuated throughout the hydraulic system. The program may be used for acoustical analysis in the pressure side or both the pressure and return sides of the hydraulic system. Estimated line lengths and sizes from preliminary design work give a good estimate of hydraulic system natural frequencies and pressure amplitudes. The program outputs plots of the peak flow, pressure, and impedance amplitudes of any selected harmonic of the pulsation noise versus pump speed for selected locations in the system. In addition, the program outputs plots of total acoustic energy density and intensity (power) versus pump speed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA038884

Entities

People

  • Bob Greene
  • Gerry Amies

Organizations

  • McDonnell Douglas

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Filters
  • Bulk Modulus
  • Computer Programs
  • Diagrams
  • Dynamic Response
  • Fluid Flow
  • Fluids
  • Fourier Analysis
  • Frequency Domain
  • Frequency Response
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Standing Waves
  • Steady State
  • Time Domain

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Software Engineering