Marine hydraulic and fluid machinery 2 min read
Classification based on actuation mechanism
Manual actuation In this type, the spool is operated manually. Manual actuators are hand lever, push button and pedals etc.…
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FEA 6 min read
Topological Optimisation with ANSYS 17.0
Utilising the new FREE topology optimisation ACT-extension, one can explore new innovative ways to reduce mass that were not available…
FEA 5 min read
Planning Ahead for Maximum Usage of Your Finite Element Model
Unless you work for a company designing custom “one-off” products you often find yourself creating a finite element model with…
Marine hydraulic and fluid machinery 4 min read
Control valves -2
Three position four way (3/4) valves Three position four way (3/4) valves are used in double-acting cylinders to perform advance,…
FEA 3 min read
Simulating High Energy Events with Explicit Dynamics Analysis
Have you needed to run a structural analysis of a design subject to high energy dynamic conditions? These are typically…
FEA 3 min read
Predicting The End of Life
A fortune teller may try to predict when a person will die based on the length of the lines in…
FEA 4 min read
Using Stress-Strain Data in a Finite Element Simulation
Analysis of structures undergoing permanent deformation is something that CAE Associates routinely performs as part of its FEA consulting services. A…
Marine hydraulic and fluid machinery 2 min read
Spool valve
The spool valves derive their name from their appearance. It consists of a shaft sliding in a bore which has…
FEA 4 min read
Six Sigma and Simulation
Ask a structural engineer “What is Six Sigma?” and he may reply: “σx σy, σz, σxy, σyz, σxz.” Well, hopefully we know that the sigma in a…
FEA 2 min read
The Value of a Single Element Model for Complex FEA
When performing complex finite element analyses, engineers typically bypass making the simplest, yet often most valuable, analytical model that can be…
FEA 4 min read
Should Tetrahedral Elements Be Avoided In Explicit Dynamics Analysis?
Explicit dynamics analysis is the best tool for simulating high energy dynamic events that involve impact or shock loads. It can…
Marine hydraulic and fluid machinery 5 min read
Control Valves -1
In a hydraulic system, the hydraulic energy available from a pump is converted into motion and force by means of…
