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<p>This paper describes the engineering structure and functions of a typical solenoid valve used in hydraulic mechanisms that are based on variable camshaft timing (VCT). The main operating parameters and functional utility coefficients of hydraulic solenoid valves have been defined. Tests of 10 reference and 10 prototype valves were run on a test stand for a comparative assessment of both engineering concepts based on Welch and Mann–Whitney statistical tests of the mean values of designated coefficients. The studies identified differences between both designs, and the obtained research material was used as an input to improve the performance of the engineered concept. To perform a final evaluation of the effects that arise as a result of changes introduced to some functional–operational coefficients, additional tests are required to be run on an engine testbed. The applied test methodology may then be used for control and verification tests of the valves, which can further be used in VCT technology.</p>
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This paper describes the engineering structure and functions of a typical solenoid valve used in hydraulic mechanisms that are based on variable camshaft timing (VCT). The main operating parameters and functional utility coefficients of hydraulic solenoid valves have been defined. Tests of 10 reference and 10 prototype valves were run on a test stand for a comparative assessment of both engineering concepts based on Welch and Mann–Whitney statistical tests of the mean values of designated coefficients. The studies identified differences between both designs, and the obtained research material was used as an input to improve the performance of the engineered concept. To perform a final evaluation of the effects that arise as a result of changes introduced to some functional–operational coefficients, additional tests are required to be run on an engine testbed. The applied test methodology may then be used for control and verification tests of the valves, which can further be used in VCT technology.

Measurement and Evaluation of Functional and Operational Coefficients of Hydraulic Solenoid Valve Prototypes Used for Variable Valve Timing Control in Combustion Engines

Acta Mechanica et Automatica

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This paper describes the engineering structure and functions of a typical solenoid valve used in hydraulic mechanisms that are based on variable camshaft...

Measurement and Evaluation of Functional and Operational Coefficients of Hydraulic Solenoid Valve Prototypes Used for Variable Valve Timing Control in Combustion Engines

Pubblicato online: 30 giu 2021

Pagine: 74 - 81

Ricevuto: 07 mag 2020

Accettato: 02 giu 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ama-2021-0011

Parole chiave
variable valve timing, hydraulic solenoid valve, prototype verification

© 2020 Marcin Kalinowski et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Measurement and Evaluation of Functional and Operational Coefficients of Hydraulic Solenoid Valve Prototypes Used for Variable Valve Timing Control in Combustion Engines

Pubblicato online: 30 giu 2021

Pagine: 74 - 81

Ricevuto: 07 mag 2020

Accettato: 02 giu 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ama-2021-0011

Parole chiavevariable valve timing, hydraulic solenoid valve, prototype verification

© 2020 Marcin Kalinowski et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
variable valve timing, hydraulic solenoid valve, prototype verification