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Regenerative and Sequencing Circuits

Regenerative circuits save energy by routing fluid exiting the rod end of a cylinder back to its cap end instead of to the tank, doubling the cylinder's extension speed. Sequencing circuits use sequence valves to automatically move actuators in a predetermined order, such as first extending one cylinder to clamp a workpiece, then extending a second cylinder to drill a hole. Simulations show how check valves in sequencing circuits prevent the second actuator from moving until the first reaches its hard stop. Applications include using regeneration to speed cylinder extension and replacing double-rod cylinders, and sequencing circuits for automated production tasks.

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Regenerative and Sequencing Circuits

Regenerative circuits save energy by routing fluid exiting the rod end of a cylinder back to its cap end instead of to the tank, doubling the cylinder's extension speed. Sequencing circuits use sequence valves to automatically move actuators in a predetermined order, such as first extending one cylinder to clamp a workpiece, then extending a second cylinder to drill a hole. Simulations show how check valves in sequencing circuits prevent the second actuator from moving until the first reaches its hard stop. Applications include using regeneration to speed cylinder extension and replacing double-rod cylinders, and sequencing circuits for automated production tasks.

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Objectives
Working and Circuit diagrams

Simulation

Applications
.References
INTRODUCTION

Regenerative Circuits:

A regeneration circuit can double the extension


speed of a single-rod
cylinder without using a larger pump. This means that regeneration circuits
save money because a smaller pump, motor, and tank can produce the
desired cycle time. It also means that the circuit costs less to operate over
the life of the machine.

Sequencing Circuits:

Sequencing circuits automatically move actuators in a predetermined


sequence.
Described here are three useful sequencing circuits using standard
components:
Electrical control Limit switches momentarily actuated
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cylinders control the solenoid valves to sequence this circuit.


by the
Sequence valves- Several cylinders can be connected to move in
sequence on forward and return strokes.
Backpressure check valves- Cylinders may be sequenced by
restricting flow to one cylinder.
OBJECTIVES

The primary objective is the provision of a new and improved


hydraulic system requiring less power from the prime mover
than systems of prior design.

An objective ofregenerative circuit is to provide a hydraulic


system of the character indicated which avoids the dumping
or unloading of fluids at excessively high pressures.
WORKING

Full-time regeneration

The regeneration circuit in Figures 17-1 through 17-2 replaces a double-


rod-end cylinder circuit used to produce equal speed and power in both
directions of travel. The schematic diagram shows a tandem-center, 3-
position, 4-way directional valve, connected to a 2:1 rod cylinder. Port A of
the directional valve connects to the cap-end port of the cylinder. The rod-
end port of the cylinder tees into port P of the directional valve.

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10 GPM M 10 GPM
Sequencing circuits

Hydraulic cylinders can be operated sequentially using a sequence valve. It


shows that two sequence valves are used to sequence the operation of two
double-acting cylinders. When the DCV is actuated to its right-envelope
mode, the bending cylinder (B) retracts fully and then the clamp cylinder (A)
retracts.
This sequence of cylinder operation is controlled by sequence valves. This
hydraulic circuit can be used in a production operation such as driling
Cylinder A is used as a clamp cylinder and cylinder B as a drill cylinder.
Cyilinder D extends and clamps a work piece. Then cylinder B extendsto
drive a spindle to drill a hole. Cylinder B retracts the drill spindle and then
cylinder A retracts to release the work piece

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SIMULATION

This example shows a sequence circuit that is based on four check valves
installed in both pressure and return lines of the second rotary actuator.
The cracking pressure of all the valves is set higher than any load pressure
of Rotary Actuator 1, but lower than pressure that develops in its chambers
As a
at the end of the stroke when Rotary Actuator 1 reaches its hard stop.
Actuator 1
result, the Rotary Actuator 2 starts moving only after the Rotary
completes its stroke.

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The plotsshow the sequence of pressures in the rotary actuator chambers.
At the start of the simulation, both actuators are driven against their hard
stops at 0 degrees. At 2 seconds, the high pressure line is connected to the
opposite chamber of the actuators. The sequencing valves (check valves)
prevent flow to actuator 2 until actuator 1 reaches its hard stop. At that
point, the pressure rises enough to overcome the check valves and
actuator 2 rotates. The opposing set of check valves are similarly tuned to
repeat this pattern in the opposite direction
APPLICATIONS
Some of the circuits use a solenoid or a pressure-control valve to
disable regeneration. It can be used to cause a cylinder to extend
more rapidly than it could with pump oil flow alone. The rod end of the
cylinder is connected to the main pressure line , so the oil which
normally would be discharged to a tank will join with the pump oil,
increasing the speed of the piston.
A single rod cylinder moves slower when extending compared to
retracting because of the different piston areas. A regenerative circuit
can be used to cause a cylinder to extend more rapidly than it could
with pump oil flow alone. The rod end of the cylinder is connected to
the main pressure line, so the oil which normaly would be discharged
to a tank will join with the pump oil, increasing the speed of the
piston.
.Regenerative circuits save time and energy by increasing the
extension speed of double acting cylinders. They do this by routing
fluid exiting the rod end of the cylinder back to its cap end instead of
routing the fluid to tank.
A regeneration circuit can double the extension speed of a single-rod
cylinder without using a larger pump. This means that regeneration
circuits save money because a smaller pump, motor, and tank can
produce the desired cycle time.
A regeneration circuit can also replace a double rod-end cylinder in
some circuits. With equal rod diameters, a double-rod cylinder's area
is the same on both ends. Equal areas mean identical force and
speed both ways at a given pressure and flow. Reciprocating tables
often use double rod-end cylinders for this reason.
A sequence valve is a pressure valve designed to open when its set
pressure is reached, providing a path of flow alternate and sequential
to the primary circuit. In some ways, a sequence valve is a
directional valve, allowing flow to occur. However, it's just a
relief valve with some added features.
.The best example of sequencing circuit is the case of a production
operation. The left cylinder should extend in order to accomplish the
job of clamping a work piece with the help of a power vice jaw. The
right cylinder extends to drive a spindle to drill a hole in the work
piece. Atter the hole has been drilled, the right cylinder retracts first
and then the left one. The sequence valve installed in the circuit
ensures that these operations occur in a predefined fashion.
REFERENCES

FLUID POWER CIRCUITS and CONTROLS Fundamentals and


John S. Cundiff Virginia Polytechniclnstitute and State
Applications-
University Blacksburg, Virginia USA.
Taft, C., "Hydraulic Fluidics," SAE Technical Paper 670736,
1967, https://doi.org/10.4271/670736.
E-Turky, F. M. and Nordin, R. A.: 1986, BLADES: An expert system for
analog cirCuit design, JEEE Symposium on Circuits and Systems, pp.
552-555
Henke R. W.: 1983, Fluid Power Systems and Circuits, Penton
Inc.
Publishing
Kota, S. and Lee, C-L: 1989, A computational model for the conceptual
design of hydraulic circuits, Intermational Computers in Engineering
Conference.

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