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Drive Controlled Pump (DCP) Solutions
Integrated Energy-Saving Hydraulic Systems
Customized to Your Application Requirements
Drive Controlled Pump (DCP) Solutions
Integrated Energy-Saving Hydraulic Systems Customized to
Your Application Requirements
Modern industrial machinery
is creating ever-increasing
demands on hydraulics to
provide more efficient and
quieter solutions with a smaller
footprint, while maintaining
the benefits traditionally
associated with hydraulic
systems, i.e., high power
density, precise control and
enduring performance. But
historically, these benefits
have come with the high cost
of inefficient energy allocation,
heat generation and noise.
The variety of discreet
components constituting
each hydraulic system has
complicated the challenge.
No two systems are identical,
and effective integrations
require a deep understanding
of hydraulic systems, hydraulic
pump and electric motor
technologies, and control
algorithms – and how these
interact with each other.
Conventional hydraulic
power units require oversized
pumps and motors to ensure
performance during a system’s
highest duty-cycle demands.
When energy costs were
predictable and environmental
regulations less stringent,
the wasted energy and high
CO2 emissions were not seen
as problematic. In today’s
eco-conscious and globally
competitive economic
environment, a transition
to systems in which power
is precisely modulated to
the requirements of specific
tasks within highly complex
hydraulic systems is essential.
Drive Controlled Pump
(DCP) technology provides
a synergistic approach in
which hydraulic power units,
electronic drives, electric
motors and hydraulic pumps
are successfully integrated to
Automotive
Reduces noise, energy and cool-
ing requirements during cycles
with lower power demands
Metal Forming
Reduces the energy, noise and
component-size required by tak-
ing advantage of the extended
speed range of the electric motor
Rubber
Ensures precise flow in high-
power cycles and improves pump
efficiency in the curing cycle
meet each local load demand
within a hydraulic system.
Specifically, variable frequency
(variable speed) drives manage
the electric motor’s operating
torque and speed, producing
the precise, variable pressure
and flow required at any
given point in the machine
or duty cycle. Drive control
is directed through the use of
field-tested control algorithms
(macros) designed to provide
standardized and customizable
hydraulic functions.
+ +
= 25 kW x 7200h x $.10/kWh
Electric Motor
Hydraulic Pump
VFD
34 HP
$18,000/Year
Total annual energy saving = $9,360/Year
Electric Motor
Hydraulic Pump Hydraulic Pump
= 38 kW x 7200h x $.10/kWh
50 HP
$27,360/Year
Traditional Hydraulic Technology DCP Technology
The Versatility to Meet a Multitude of System Requirements
During fixed displacement
hydraulic pump applications,
hydraulic power unit efficiency
approaches zero percent
during pressure-holding
(deadhead) conditions. By
lowering the pump speed using
the Q (flow) control macro,
DCP systems can reduce
inefficiency by as much as 90
percent. In these applications,
the DCP solution performs well
with external and internal gear
pumps, most especially bent
axis and vane pumps.
When used with variable
displacement pumps, which
are typically controlled using
a variety of hydraulically
operated pilot controls,
lowering the pump speed using
the ESV (Energy Saver Control)
macro can reduce inefficiency
by as much as 50 percent
in low-flow or deadhead
conditions.
In closed loop transmissions,
DCP technology uses the QP
control macro (Q mode with
P-limit) to extend system
capabilities, regulating the
operation of fixed displacement
pumps/motors through the use
of fixed displacement macros
in all four quadrants. In these
applications, produced energy
is regenerated for potential
reuse within the system. The
DCP Q control macro can also
Application Description
Q (flow) Control
This macro controls the flow of pump as the demand changes, and can
eliminate use of flow control valves and proportional valves in many
applications.
P (pressure) Control
This macro controls the pump’s pressure, mimicking the variable displacement
pump’s compensated pressure and flow characteristics. Electronic power
limiting and load sense can be added to this macro.
PQ Control
This macro operates the pump in Q mode with P-Limit mimicking a variable
displacement pump with electronic swash plate control. This mode is suited
for position, speed, and force control.
ACU - Accumulator
Control
This macro is an addition to other macros, allowing for hydraulic accumulator
charging control. This macro shuts down the hydraulic pump/motor of the HPU
for further energy reduction when accumulator is fully charged. This eliminates
the need for a pump unloading circuit.
EXS - Extended Speed
Control
This macro takes advantage of the AC induction motor’s tapered torque range
(constant power operation), when the electric motor operates beyond its base
speed. This macro will allow the system to generate additional flow at reduced
pressure, enhancing the pump’s High/Low function.
ESV - Energy Saver
Control
For variable displacement pumps. By simply lowering the hydraulically
controlled pump’s rotational speed during deadhead periods, the pump’s
efficiency can be improved. This macro senses when the pump is deadheading
and it reduces the pump’s speed to its most efficient range. The result is
energy savings and reduced heat generation. The macro can also detect
changes in flow demand and increases the pump speed to meet the
application’s variable load demands.
PQV Control
PQ control in conjunction with hydraulic pump’s electronic pressure and
displacement control. This macro is considered to be the best combination
of variable displacement pump and electric motor speed control to produce
hydraulic power at peak efficiency.
2QE Control
A two quadrant pump is any variable displacement hydraulic pump that can
operate in over the center conditions. This energy recovery macro allows for
energy recovery in the form of electric energy when the two quadrant pump
operates over the center. When the pump goes over center, power flow
reverses the direction and the DCP can capture that energy in the form of
electric power., which can go back into the building’s electric mains or it can
be shared with other operating electric motors.
Table 1
Die Casting
Adjusts flow and pressure to
meet the highly varying require-
ments of closing and injection
slides, enabling a variety of
pump combinations while re-
ducing motor size requirements
The Right Time to
Increase Operational
Efficiency
DCP technology represents
a new approach to hydraulic
system design in which
precisely controlled, variable-
speed-pump macros are
custom-configured to meet
the functional requirements of
each process within a complex
hydraulic system. It provides
the most rapid return on
investment with conservatively
designed hydraulic systems
using oversized components
engineered to meet
maximum flow and pressure
requirements.
Simply put, if cooling is
required for your hydraulic
system, it is operating at less-
than-optimum efficiency. A
preliminary assessment of
probable energy savings will
take into consideration the
voltage of your power source,
electric motor horse power, the
number and types of pumps
used, the length and frequency
of deadhead conditions,
whether or not a pump unloads
during idle, pressure control
requirements, both oil and
ambient system pressures, HPU
cooling requirements and your
desired level of noise control.
But only a comprehensive
energy audit can accurately
predict real-world savings.
Due to the rapidity of return on
investment, the use of variable
speed drives to manage
hydraulic power allocation is
expected to more than double
by 2018. Trouble-free adoption
of the Drive Controlled Pump
solution is best achieved
through a customized process
in which a multi-disciplinary
team of drive and motion
system, fluid power and control
technologies engineers:
• Conduct energy audits,
including predictive analysis of
energy savings
• Evaluate and replace
individual components,
as appropriate, with more
compact, less energy-wasting
alternatives
• Integrate variable speed
drives that modulate speed and
torque to meet specific flow
and pressure requirements
through the use of customized
macros
• Initialize the system and
monitor performance to
validate ROI
An energy audit is the best
next-step for determining
whether this technology is right
for your hydraulic application.
General Industrial
Reduces hydraulic system
footprint, noise and energy use
while extending component
service life
Machine Tools
Reduces energy required dur-
ing main movement, while en-
abling energy delivery for quick
clamping actions and auxiliary
movements, thereby optimizing
pump sizing
be used to further improve
and extend flow regulation of
some variable displacement
hydrostatic pumps.
In addition to these most
commonly used macros,
DCP technology enables
hydraulic system design
engineers to deploy a wide
range of application-specific
customized and standardized
control macros, including but
not limited to the applications
in Table 1.
HY01-xxxx August 2016© 2016 Parker Hannifin Corporation
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Hydraulics Group
phone 1 (800) C- Parker
www.parker.com/dcp
Rashid S. Aidun draws on his electrical and fluid power back-
ground to create custom drive controlled pump solutions.
Prior to joining Parker 16 years ago, he worked as an industrial
manufacturing and fluid power and controls engineer for various
OEMS. He has a BSME from Syracuse University.
Dan Detweiler is a value added systems and technical services
manager for Parker. He has a BS in Electronic Engineering Tech-
nology from the College of New Jersey. Dan joined Parker with
the Miller Fluid Power acquisition in 2001, and has held account
manager, application engineer, and regional manager roles during
his 28 years in the fluid power industry.
About the Authors
Rashid S. Aidun
Plastics
Provides the highest dynamics
with size-optimized compo-
nents for overall reductions in
operating cost
Retrofit Designs
Reuses as many of your exist-
ing components as possible,
reducing initial investment and
accelerating ROI
Test Stands
Reduces costs related to inten-
sive energy use, while actually
producing energy for potential
reuse
Dan Detweiler

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Parker DCP_Drive Controlled Pump_Solutions white paper_NA_Aidun_Detweiler

  • 1. Drive Controlled Pump (DCP) Solutions Integrated Energy-Saving Hydraulic Systems Customized to Your Application Requirements
  • 2. Drive Controlled Pump (DCP) Solutions Integrated Energy-Saving Hydraulic Systems Customized to Your Application Requirements Modern industrial machinery is creating ever-increasing demands on hydraulics to provide more efficient and quieter solutions with a smaller footprint, while maintaining the benefits traditionally associated with hydraulic systems, i.e., high power density, precise control and enduring performance. But historically, these benefits have come with the high cost of inefficient energy allocation, heat generation and noise. The variety of discreet components constituting each hydraulic system has complicated the challenge. No two systems are identical, and effective integrations require a deep understanding of hydraulic systems, hydraulic pump and electric motor technologies, and control algorithms – and how these interact with each other. Conventional hydraulic power units require oversized pumps and motors to ensure performance during a system’s highest duty-cycle demands. When energy costs were predictable and environmental regulations less stringent, the wasted energy and high CO2 emissions were not seen as problematic. In today’s eco-conscious and globally competitive economic environment, a transition to systems in which power is precisely modulated to the requirements of specific tasks within highly complex hydraulic systems is essential. Drive Controlled Pump (DCP) technology provides a synergistic approach in which hydraulic power units, electronic drives, electric motors and hydraulic pumps are successfully integrated to Automotive Reduces noise, energy and cool- ing requirements during cycles with lower power demands Metal Forming Reduces the energy, noise and component-size required by tak- ing advantage of the extended speed range of the electric motor Rubber Ensures precise flow in high- power cycles and improves pump efficiency in the curing cycle meet each local load demand within a hydraulic system. Specifically, variable frequency (variable speed) drives manage the electric motor’s operating torque and speed, producing the precise, variable pressure and flow required at any given point in the machine or duty cycle. Drive control is directed through the use of field-tested control algorithms (macros) designed to provide standardized and customizable hydraulic functions.
  • 3. + + = 25 kW x 7200h x $.10/kWh Electric Motor Hydraulic Pump VFD 34 HP $18,000/Year Total annual energy saving = $9,360/Year Electric Motor Hydraulic Pump Hydraulic Pump = 38 kW x 7200h x $.10/kWh 50 HP $27,360/Year Traditional Hydraulic Technology DCP Technology
  • 4. The Versatility to Meet a Multitude of System Requirements During fixed displacement hydraulic pump applications, hydraulic power unit efficiency approaches zero percent during pressure-holding (deadhead) conditions. By lowering the pump speed using the Q (flow) control macro, DCP systems can reduce inefficiency by as much as 90 percent. In these applications, the DCP solution performs well with external and internal gear pumps, most especially bent axis and vane pumps. When used with variable displacement pumps, which are typically controlled using a variety of hydraulically operated pilot controls, lowering the pump speed using the ESV (Energy Saver Control) macro can reduce inefficiency by as much as 50 percent in low-flow or deadhead conditions. In closed loop transmissions, DCP technology uses the QP control macro (Q mode with P-limit) to extend system capabilities, regulating the operation of fixed displacement pumps/motors through the use of fixed displacement macros in all four quadrants. In these applications, produced energy is regenerated for potential reuse within the system. The DCP Q control macro can also Application Description Q (flow) Control This macro controls the flow of pump as the demand changes, and can eliminate use of flow control valves and proportional valves in many applications. P (pressure) Control This macro controls the pump’s pressure, mimicking the variable displacement pump’s compensated pressure and flow characteristics. Electronic power limiting and load sense can be added to this macro. PQ Control This macro operates the pump in Q mode with P-Limit mimicking a variable displacement pump with electronic swash plate control. This mode is suited for position, speed, and force control. ACU - Accumulator Control This macro is an addition to other macros, allowing for hydraulic accumulator charging control. This macro shuts down the hydraulic pump/motor of the HPU for further energy reduction when accumulator is fully charged. This eliminates the need for a pump unloading circuit. EXS - Extended Speed Control This macro takes advantage of the AC induction motor’s tapered torque range (constant power operation), when the electric motor operates beyond its base speed. This macro will allow the system to generate additional flow at reduced pressure, enhancing the pump’s High/Low function. ESV - Energy Saver Control For variable displacement pumps. By simply lowering the hydraulically controlled pump’s rotational speed during deadhead periods, the pump’s efficiency can be improved. This macro senses when the pump is deadheading and it reduces the pump’s speed to its most efficient range. The result is energy savings and reduced heat generation. The macro can also detect changes in flow demand and increases the pump speed to meet the application’s variable load demands. PQV Control PQ control in conjunction with hydraulic pump’s electronic pressure and displacement control. This macro is considered to be the best combination of variable displacement pump and electric motor speed control to produce hydraulic power at peak efficiency. 2QE Control A two quadrant pump is any variable displacement hydraulic pump that can operate in over the center conditions. This energy recovery macro allows for energy recovery in the form of electric energy when the two quadrant pump operates over the center. When the pump goes over center, power flow reverses the direction and the DCP can capture that energy in the form of electric power., which can go back into the building’s electric mains or it can be shared with other operating electric motors. Table 1
  • 5. Die Casting Adjusts flow and pressure to meet the highly varying require- ments of closing and injection slides, enabling a variety of pump combinations while re- ducing motor size requirements The Right Time to Increase Operational Efficiency DCP technology represents a new approach to hydraulic system design in which precisely controlled, variable- speed-pump macros are custom-configured to meet the functional requirements of each process within a complex hydraulic system. It provides the most rapid return on investment with conservatively designed hydraulic systems using oversized components engineered to meet maximum flow and pressure requirements. Simply put, if cooling is required for your hydraulic system, it is operating at less- than-optimum efficiency. A preliminary assessment of probable energy savings will take into consideration the voltage of your power source, electric motor horse power, the number and types of pumps used, the length and frequency of deadhead conditions, whether or not a pump unloads during idle, pressure control requirements, both oil and ambient system pressures, HPU cooling requirements and your desired level of noise control. But only a comprehensive energy audit can accurately predict real-world savings. Due to the rapidity of return on investment, the use of variable speed drives to manage hydraulic power allocation is expected to more than double by 2018. Trouble-free adoption of the Drive Controlled Pump solution is best achieved through a customized process in which a multi-disciplinary team of drive and motion system, fluid power and control technologies engineers: • Conduct energy audits, including predictive analysis of energy savings • Evaluate and replace individual components, as appropriate, with more compact, less energy-wasting alternatives • Integrate variable speed drives that modulate speed and torque to meet specific flow and pressure requirements through the use of customized macros • Initialize the system and monitor performance to validate ROI An energy audit is the best next-step for determining whether this technology is right for your hydraulic application. General Industrial Reduces hydraulic system footprint, noise and energy use while extending component service life Machine Tools Reduces energy required dur- ing main movement, while en- abling energy delivery for quick clamping actions and auxiliary movements, thereby optimizing pump sizing be used to further improve and extend flow regulation of some variable displacement hydrostatic pumps. In addition to these most commonly used macros, DCP technology enables hydraulic system design engineers to deploy a wide range of application-specific customized and standardized control macros, including but not limited to the applications in Table 1.
  • 6. HY01-xxxx August 2016© 2016 Parker Hannifin Corporation Parker Hannifin Corporation Hydraulics Group phone 1 (800) C- Parker www.parker.com/dcp Rashid S. Aidun draws on his electrical and fluid power back- ground to create custom drive controlled pump solutions. Prior to joining Parker 16 years ago, he worked as an industrial manufacturing and fluid power and controls engineer for various OEMS. He has a BSME from Syracuse University. Dan Detweiler is a value added systems and technical services manager for Parker. He has a BS in Electronic Engineering Tech- nology from the College of New Jersey. Dan joined Parker with the Miller Fluid Power acquisition in 2001, and has held account manager, application engineer, and regional manager roles during his 28 years in the fluid power industry. About the Authors Rashid S. Aidun Plastics Provides the highest dynamics with size-optimized compo- nents for overall reductions in operating cost Retrofit Designs Reuses as many of your exist- ing components as possible, reducing initial investment and accelerating ROI Test Stands Reduces costs related to inten- sive energy use, while actually producing energy for potential reuse Dan Detweiler