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THE FUTURE OF WIND POWER GENERATION
Oil Cleanliness IN WIND TURBINE HYDRAULIC PITCH SYSTEMS
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VOLUME 26 • ISSUE 5
Features 12 Oil Cleanliness in Wind Turbine Hydraulic Pitch Systems 16 Contributing to the Future of Wind Power Generation
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26 Transforming Our Thinking About Energy Units and Velocity 29 2019 OTC Celebrating 50 Years 38 Pneumatic Robots Shake Hands with Artificial Intelligence 42 2019 Spring Meeting Recap IFPS celebrates success in Savannah, Georgia
29 Publisher’s Note: The information provided in this publication is for informational purposes only. While all efforts have been taken to ensure the technical accuracy of the material enclosed, Fluid Power Journal is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, currency, or reliability of any information, statement, opinion, or advice contained in a third party’s material. Fluid Power Journal will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by reliance on information obtained in this publication.
Departments 4 Notable Words 6 Compressed Air Systems 8 IFPS Update 15 Figure It Out 20 Product Spotlight 35 Then and Now 36 Web Marketplace 40 Component Showcase 44 NFPA Update 46 Classifieds
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The Value of Investing in Wind Knowledge By Nikki Walker, Wind Market Manager, Hydac
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THE WIND INDUSTRY continues to grow year after year, racing against time to meet the next PTC (Production Tax Credit) expiration date (currently the end of 2020), and gambling on the next PTC extension, if any. Chasing this deadline goes hand-in-hand with conserving profitability. Companies scrutinize where and how to save money, with the first stop being those components that are frequently purchased.
hydraulic pitch system provide analog signals that can be tied into existing vibration and fluid condition monitoring systems. Filter element change-outs can be planned as the condition of the filter is overseen throughout its life. Additionally, the indicator range of the sensor can be used to monitor the function of the bypass valve, allowing early warning for sub-optimal conditions (which is recommended by the wind energy standard AGMA 6006.) Indirect It seems counterintuitive to spend more benefits include diagnostics on additional sensors when cost-cutting based on trending of the measures rule, however this relatively pressure differential, such small investment provides protection as premature element failfor high-cost critical components and extends the life ure due to holes caused of consumables. by large contaminants (reduced pressure drop Finding ways to extend filter element life trend) or failure of gearbox or hydraulic without compromising fluid cleanliness is pitch system (high pressure drop trend). another important area of cost-saving evalDifferent wind sites experience difuation. The traditional method in wind is to ferent challenges—heat, cold, humidity, schedule planned maintenance. However, corrosive saltwater environments, just to if wind farms extend change-outs based on name a few. Regardless of geography, retpreventative/predictive maintenance, then rofitting an existing filter housing with a sensor provides a higher level of filtration tangible and intangible benefits occur. Less up-tower time for technicians and fewer system visibility, increased troubleshootelement swap-outs reduce both labor and ing proficiency, and reduced waste of still material costs, over the life of the turbine. viable elements. Monitoring differential pressure at the Differential pressure sensors are typfilter element is key to implementing this ically easy to retrofit into existing filter cost savings. Adding analog sensors to housings. However, sites may choose the gearbox lubrication system and the to only outfit a percentage of their fleet
EDITOR'S NOTE There was a misprint in the April 2019 issue of the Fluid Power Journal. In the article "Calculating the Hydraulic Pressure to Support Jib Boom Loads" on page 42, MA = 6 / 3 = 2 should be MA = 24 / 6 = 4. Consequently, the following two equations should be F3 = 4 • 7071 lb. = 28,284 lb. and Fcyl = 28,284 lb. / 0.50 = 56,568 lb.
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with sensors, as a cost-saving measure. Additionally, extended filter length options may also be available. Combining this with a high dirt-holding-capacity element could extend element change-outs to 12 or 24 months, or longer depending on fluid cleanliness. A general example of cost savings in terms of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is to compare a standard 10 micron absolute element, changed once per year, to a high dirt-holding-capacity element requiring change out every 18-24 months. The Service Cost for these elements would include the number of times the turbine is serviced per year, replacement element cost, technician labor rate, element change-out time, oil lost during service cost, and turbine downtime cost. Based on these factors, theoretical savings with a high dirt-holding-capacity element may be 50%. Additionally, if an extended filter housing is added, cost savings may reach 70% or higher. Element differential pressure monitoring is only one facet. Fluid condition monitoring, including water, temperature, and gearbox lubrication system metallic contamination sensors can help with predictive maintenance. It seems counterintuitive to spend more on additional sensors when cost-cutting measures rule, however this relatively small investment provides protection for high-cost critical components and extends the life of consumables. Element differential pressure and fluid condition monitoring provide the data needed for substantial cost savings over the life of the turbine. As Benjamin Franklin said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest!”
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Important Compressed Air Components By Ron Marshall, Marshall Compressed Air Consulting
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Figure 1: Each component contributes something important towards efficiency.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee advises the Board of Directors and oversee sustainable fiscal positioning, adherence to IFPS financial policies, increasing spendable income and promoting future endowments to ensure sound growth while maintaining nonprofit status. Chair: Jeff Hodges, CFPAI/AJPP, CFPMHM - Altec Industries, Inc. Vice Chair: Lisa DeBenedetto, CFPS, Argo-Hytos CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE The Certification Committee will assure continuous development and improvement of fluid power motion control certifications, based upon defensible standards, to advance the Fluid Power Industry. Chair: Denis Poirier, Jr., CFPAI/AJPP, CFPHS, CFPCC, CFPIHM, Eaton Corporation - Hydraulics Group Vice Chair: Edwin Rybarczyk, CFPAI/ AJPP, CFPS, E.R. Consultants
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE The Education Committee advances the professional knowledge of those in the fluid power industry by embracing, encouraging, developing, and championing educational and training opportunities. Chair: Ken Dulinski, CFPAI/AJPP, CFPECS, CFPHS, CFPMIH, CFPMMH Macomb Community College Vice Chair: John Bibaeff, PE, CFPE, CFPS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE The Membership Committee develops strategies that will increase the value of an IFPS membership and involve, influence, and attract new and retain existing individuals, chapters, companies, and associations. Chair: Rocky Phoenix, CFPMHM, CFPMHT - Open Loop Energy, Inc. Vice Chair: Randy Bobbitt, CFPHS Danfoss Power Solutions MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Marketing and Public Relations Committee serves to actively engage in increasing brand awareness through the development of promotional materials and communication enhancing the public understanding and the value of the Society to all. Chair: Scott Nagro, CFPS HydraForce, Inc. Vice Chair: Scott Sardina, PE, CFPAI, CFPHS - Waterclock Engineering
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Oil Cleanliness
in Wind Turbine Hydraulic By Justin Stover, Wind Segment Manager, C.C. Jensen
In the wind turbine industry, a revolution is happening within oil maintenance. Changing oil used to be based on time and operation hours, but many wind turbine owners see this method as obsolete. Studies have shown that too much oil and many hydraulic components have been prematurely replaced simply because of contamination in the oil. A new and improved way of triggering an oil change is looking at the condition of the fluid and taking steps to ensure oil cleanliness. The benefit is longer oil service life, often 3 times longer depending on environment and filtration level. Furthermore, maintaining fluid cleanliness will increase the service life of hydraulic components.
Fig. 1: Polar additives (Source: Noria Corporation)
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ydraulic pitch systems are the muscle that controls wind-turbine blades. There are two types of control used in wind energy, either an electric or hydraulic device for many turbines rated at or below 2.5 MW. However, the job of pitching blades for turbines over 3 MW often belongs to hydraulics. Larger turbines require blades that pitch so they are mounted on bearings. It requires a hydraulic power unit in order to drive each blade to its optimum pitch position. The pump and motor are typically mounted with the power unit in the nacelle. The hydraulic pistons are mounted in the hub. A hydraulic rotary joint permits hydraulic fluid to flow from the stationary side to the rotating side. The hydraulic pitch system then controls the pitch of the blades to maintain continuous rotational speed at the generator. Apart from wind velocity changes, the pitch of the blades can also vary even during a 360-degree rotation of a single blade. Precision control is necessary because wind velocity at the 12 o’clock position may be significantly different from its velocity at the 6 o’clock position. The pitch of each blade varies continuously and independently. Therefore, proportional valves are a critical component in the hydraulic pitch system. 12
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The oil in this application not only transmits power, but it also provides lubrication, heat transfer, and transports contaminants to be filtered out. It is the lifeblood of the system and so it should be maintained as clean as possible.
Why Is Oil Changed In the First Place? Not so long ago, a common answer to this question could be: “The oil was dirty, so I replaced it.” However, this is an expensive mindset, since effective filtration can remove solid particles and water quite easily. This is especially important for oil systems that are difficult to access, which includes most landbased wind turbines and offshore wind turbines. Most oil in service will only need to be replaced when the oil is degraded and the properties are no longer intact.
Base Oil and Additives Lubricating and hydraulic fluids consists of base oil plus 2% to 15% additives. Typical additives are antioxidants, anti-wear, antifoam, corrosion inhibitors, and for gear oil, also viscosity index improvers, EP additives, and sometimes pour-point depressants. Hydraulic oil is one of the oil types with the least amount
Fig. 2: Degraded hydraulic oil [right] compared to new oil [left] (Source: C.C.JENSEN)
of additives. Engine lube oil will, in comparison, often contain 20 – 30% additives. The base oil degrades due to heat, air, water, and metal catalysts such as iron and copper. To fight premature oil degradation, robust base oil is used together with antioxidants (often ZDDP — Zinc Dialkyl Dithio Phosphates). ZDDP doubles as a polar, metal wetting antiwear additive (AW), which forms an ash-like film to protect against adhesive wear (metalto-metal contact) between components in the oil system, e.g., pumps, gears, valves, etc. However, polar additives as catalysts will degrade with water and heat and will deplete with excess amounts of particles in the oil. This is one of the reasons why the level of water and particles has to be monitored in oil.
Oil Analysis – New Oil As Baseline Oil analyses can be used to check remaining oil life by looking at the base oil and additive package. As a rule of thumb, the additive level in used oil has to be minimum 70% of the additive level in new oil. It is therefore vital to sample every incoming oil drum or tote to establish the baseline. This will also help to prevent a faulty oil batch from being used. WWW.FLUIDPOWERJOURNAL.COM • WWW.IFPS.ORG
Pitch Systems 2 MW Wind Turbine Pitch Hydraulic System Turbine #7 Texaco Rando HDZ 32 Particle Development 40,000
2 micron 5 micron 15 micron
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A Good Oil Analysis Report Should Give Information About The Following:
Before oil filtration
The Following Routine Oil Analyses Should Be Performed On The Wind Turbines (6 Month/Every Service Visit)
oil suitable for further use: Are base oil • The properties and additives still intact? • Viscosity and viscosity index (+/- 10% is acceptcondition of the machine: Has a critical able. Increase in viscosity can indicate oil • The wear situation developed? degradation.) level of contaminants: Are seals, breathers, • AN (Increase in acidity indicates base oil deg • The and filters operating effectively? radation. 0.5 mgKOH/g above new oil AN is oil degradation speeding up: Could a caution level.) • The severe varnish problem be occurring soon? • FTIR (The oil’s “fingerprint” will show oil degradation, water, mix with other fluid types, etc.) Condition-Based Oil Changes • Elemental Analysis (Will show dirt ingress, wear As mentioned earlier, replacing oil based metals, and additive level) on time or operation hours is expensive and • Water by Karl Fisher (Very accurate determina unnecessary. Condition-based oil changes are tion of moisture level in oil) the optimum way. If you want to trigger oil • Particle count according to ISO 4406 (Hard par changes based on the lubricant health, the fol- ticles from dirt and wear) lowing five are the primary modes of measure: Viscosity, AN, FTIR, Elemental Analysis (wear Additional Recommended Oil Analyses and additive level), and Water by Karl Fisher. • Water release properties (Demulsibility test Oil samples need to be taken and analyzed on according to DIN 51599, ISO 6614 or ASTM D1401) a regular basis, and it is important to compare • Foaming tendency and air entrainment tests the result with the baseline (new oil) and the (According to ISO 6247 or ASTM D892) historic trend. This means only one oil analysis • Ferrous density — relation between large/small per year would require a very long period to magnetic particles (DRF, WPC or PQ-index) establish a trend. • Oil degradation and varnish test (MPC - Membrane Patch Colorimetric, Voltametry/RULER test) WWW.IFPS.ORG • WWW.FLUIDPOWERJOURNAL.COM
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Offline Filter Case Study A wind turbine owner was experiencing increased particle and water contamination in the pitch hydraulic systems of their 2 MW wind turbines. Based upon the oil analysis, a decision needed to be made to replace the oil at great cost or leave it in service. Obviously continuing to use the dirty oil would put sensitive components, such as proportional valves and cylinders, at a greater risk of premature failure and even more cost. After further consultation, the owner opted to address the oil contamination by adding a so-called offline filter or kidney-loop filter. This offline filter provided a depth type of media that would not only remove solids, but also moisture and soft particles in a compact and economical design. After only 1 month of operation, the following oil cleanliness was achieved using the offline filter: Particles: The contamination level in the oil was reduced by 95% from 34,631 to 1,539 of 2 μm particles per 100 ml. Water: The water level was reduced from 1,859 ppm to 86 ppm. MAY 2019
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Oil Analysis Log Book
Below is an example of hydraulic oil analysis including new ooil baseline, and critical Below is an example f hydraulic oil acaution, nalysis including new oil levels. baseline, caution, and
ter level was reduced from 1,859 ppm to 86 ppm.
Conclusion
Fig. 3: HDU 15-25 Installed on a pitch hydraulic system, OXHULT, Arise (Source: C.C.JENSEN)
Monitoring oil cleanliness in hydraulic pitch systems can help prevent premature failures and needlessly changing oil. Replacing oil based on oil analyses is the optimum way both for the machine and your economy. A good oil analysis laboratory can interpret the data and indicate whether the oil is suitable for further use. Each result will need to be compared to the baseline and the historic trend, since a stand-alone result doesn’t give much information. Oil analysis provides the most value if a person is assigned to collect all the oil analysis reports, understand them, and take action. A log book including levels for the baseline, caution, and critical levels is a great tool.
HDU 15-‐25 Installed on a pitch hydraulic system, OXHULT, Arise (Source: C.C.JENSEN)
Parameter
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Caution
Critical
Particle Count (ISO 4406)
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19/17/15
Viscosity
32
Low 29 High 35
Low 25 High 38
Acidity (AN)
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1.0 – 1.5
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10 – 15
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Al
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Above 30
Si
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10 – 15
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Cu
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Above 40
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sion ring oil cleanliness in hydraulic pitch systems can help prevent premature failures and needlessly ng oil. Replacing oil based on oil analyses is the optimum way for both for the machine and your my. A good oil analysis laboratory can interpret the data and indicate whether the oil is suitable for use. Each result will need to be compared to the baseline and the historic trend, since a stand-‐alone doesn’t give much information.
lysis provides the most value if a person is assigned to collect all the oil analysis reports, understand and take action. A log book including levels for the baseline, caution, and critical levels is a great tool.
Typical Levels For Elements In Hydraulic Fluid Typical Typical Typical Levels Levels Levels For For Typical EFlements or Elements Elements Levels In IH n Iydraulic FH n or ydraulic HEydraulic lements Fluid Fluid IUn sed UHsed ydraulic Used In IW n IW n ind W ind Fluid Tind urbine TSystems urbine U Turbine sed PIitch n Pitch W Pitch Sind ystems Systems TSurbine ystems Pitch Syst Used InFluid Wind Turbine Pitch Normal Normal Normal
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200-‐300 200-‐300 <200 200-‐300
>300 >300 200-‐300 >300
Al Al content Al content content (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) Al c ontent (ppm)
<20 <20 <20
20-‐30 20-‐30 <20 20-‐30
>30 >30 20-‐30 >30
Ca Ca cCa ontent content content (Difference (Difference (Difference Ca content in i% n i) % n ) (%Difference ) in % ) 100 100 100
<70 <70 100 <70
<50 <50 <70 <50
Cr Cr content Cr content content (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) Cr c ontent (ppm)
<10 <10 <10
10-‐15 10-‐15 <10 10-‐15
>15 >15 10-‐15 >15
Cu Cu cCu ontent content content (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) Cu c ontent (ppm)
<30 <30 <30
30-‐40 30-‐40 <30 30-‐40
>40 >40 30-‐40 >40
Fe Fe content Fe content content (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) Fe c ontent (ppm)
<10 <10 <10
10 10 <10 -‐ 10 1-‐5 1-‐ 5 1 5
>15 >15 10 >15 -‐ 15
Mg Mg cMg ontent content content (Dif (Dif (%Dif ) Mg % ) % c) ontent (Dif %)
100 100 100
<70 <70 100 <70
<50 <50 <70 <50
Mo cMo ontent content content (Dif (Dif (pDif pm) Mo ppm) ppm) c ontent (Dif ppm) 4 Mo
<10 <10 <10
10-‐20 10-‐20 <10 10-‐20
>20 >20 10-‐20 >20
Na Na cNa ontent content content (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) Na c ontent (ppm)
<50 <50 <50
50-‐80 50-‐80 <50 50-‐80
>80 >80 50-‐80 >80
P cP ontent cP ontent content (Dif (Dif (%Dif ) % ) P % c) ontent (Dif % )
100 100 100
<70 <70 100 <70
<50 <50 <70 <50
Pb Pb cPb ontent content content (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) Pb c ontent (ppm)
<10 <10 <10
10-‐15 10-‐15 <10 10-‐15
>15 >15 10-‐15 >15
Si Si content Si content content (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) Si c ontent (ppm)
<10 <10 <10
10-‐15 10-‐15 <10 10-‐15
>15 >15 10-‐15 >15
Sn Sn content Sn content content (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) Sn c ontent (ppm)
<10 <10 <10
10-‐20 10-‐20 <10 10-‐20
>20 >20 10-‐20 >20
Zn Zn content Zn content content (Dif (Dif (%Dif ) %Zn ) % c) ontent (Dif % )
100 100 100
<70 <70 100 <70
<50 <50 <70 <50
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The reason the larger charge pumps were needed on the concrete trucks was due to increased leakage in the warn pumps and motors. Adding a larger charge pump resolved the low charge pump pressure, but increased the leakage amount as well as the excess GPM dumping over the charge relief valve. Putting larger charge pumps just covered up the real problem of the pumps and motors having excessive leakage to their case.
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CONTRIBUTING TO
THE FUTURE OF WIND POWER GENERATION By Andy Smith, Product Group Manager and Daniel Bate, Renewables Sales Manager Trelleborg Offshore
We are witnessing the most exciting period for the renewables industry in real time. As the worldwide demand for renewable energy is growing, companies are independently supporting and driving the innovation of competitive clean power. With many countries across the globe setting goals for renewable energy supply targets, and the completion of the first offshore wind project in the United States, the future of wind power generation is looking bright.
FLOATING VS FIXED So far, the rapid growth in the offshore wind market has been achieved near land, using fixed platforms. These platforms typically use monopile or jacket structures to secure turbines to the seabed. Similar growth is anticipated in offshore floating structures, where turbines are installed on steel or concrete floating foundations, which are moored to the ocean floor. Fixed or floating, these custom-built platforms are specifically designed for the location where they will generate power for the lifetime of the wind farm, but how do they differ? 16
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Offshore Bend Stiffeners and Distributed Buoyancy Modules protecting the power cable on an innovative floating wind turbine
The most significant difference between the two structures is the depth at which they can operate. For fixed platforms, their technical and economic viability reduces with increasing water depth, limiting their use to sand banks and coastal waters, up to approximately 50 meters deep. On the other hand, floating platforms can be placed in deeper waters, allowing them to tap into the richer and vast wind resources further offshore. These designs are only subjected to the constraints of long cable tiebacks to the shore. Various countries across Europe and Asia, as well as the U.S., are actively
pursuing the development of floating wind technology in order to substantially increase their wind power generation capacity. Locating future wind farm projects further offshore can also help address the aesthetic challenges whilst better accommodating fishing areas and shipping lanes. For both fixed and floating wind, the uptake and development of technologies to drive the energy efficiencies, commercial viability, and growth is rapid and exciting. Trelleborgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offshore operation has focused on applying its experience and expertise in providing solutions WWW.FLUIDPOWERJOURNAL.COM â&#x20AC;˘ WWW.IFPS.ORG
to overcome critical challenges and contribute to this continued growth—particularly with power cable reliability for life of field, and radar interference of offshore wind farms
CRITICAL CABLE PROTECTION In both fixed and floating platform arrangements, the energy generated by the turbines is sent onshore via high voltage subsea power cables. However, these cables are subjected to a variety of motions and loads during their installation and operational lifetime. Due to their location, cable failures or faults can be very costly and severely impact the performance and revenue of a wind farm.
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Enhancing Fatigue Protection for Fixed Wind Cables For fixed wind farms, power cables are used to connect the fixed turbines together into an array, which transfers the energy generated back to a substation (i.e., electrical hub of the wind farm) and then to the shore. The entry and exit point of the power cable at each turbine and substation is of particular importance as waves and tidal currents will induce motions and loads to the cable throughout the life of the field. These effects can cause significant cable fatigue and damage; therefore, protection is required from each entry and exit point to the burial point. In some cases, the burial point can be 20 to 30 meters from the turbine base with a significant free span. Trelleborg’s experience in dynamic cable protection overcomes these issues using tried and tested design methodologies and materials, originally developed within the offshore oil and gas market. One such solution is Trelleborg’s NjordGuard™. Both easy to assemble on the vessel and quick and reliable to install subsea, NjordGuard is a cable protection system specifically designed to protect the cable at these entry and exit points. As an integrated protection system, designed for dynamic service, NjordGuard incorporates Trelleborg’s proven dynamic bend protection methodologies, to not only protect the cable from over-bending, during installation and extreme storm conditions, but crucially to also protect the cable from fatigue under sustained cyclic loading, which is generally the main cause of damage. As with oil and gas and floating wind dynamic bend stiffener products, the NjordGuard system incorporates homogeneous elastomeric cones with geometry and material properties designed to provide a gradual and tailored transition in stiffness from its tip to its base as the cable approaches the fixed entry point. As well as WWW.IFPS.ORG • WWW.FLUIDPOWERJOURNAL.COM
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NjordGuard™, a cable protection system developed to protect offshore windfarm power cables.
protecting the cable from over-bending, this gradual increase in stiffness is vital for fatigue protection as it provides continuous support under all load cases, in all directions for the cable, distributing the loads and preventing any sudden stress transitions. In addition to the inherent fatigue mitigation of Njordguard, Trelleborg has also integrated their abrasion and impact resistant product Uraduct® to ensure that the cable does not suffer damage around its burial point.
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Protecting Dynamic Cable Configurations on Floating Platforms In floating wind production environments, power cables are used to connect the floating turbines to the substation and the shore. As with fixed, the offshore environment is also dynamic in nature, placing an increased demand on the power cables. Securing, guiding, and protecting these power cables is therefore of utmost importance. In order to segregate motion near the surface from the deeper cable routing, the product portfolio must expand to incorporate buoyancy modules and bend restrictors alongside the dynamic bend stiffeners and abrasion and impact protection systems integrated on NjordGuard. Bend restrictors being a series of interlocking vertebrae molded from structural polymers and designed to lock out at a given radius, preventing the cable from over-bending. The protection of cables connecting floating turbines to each other and to the seabed require additional assurance as they experience continuous loads and movement throughout their service life, resulting from the increased degrees of freedom introduced by the dynamic motion of the floating structure itself, in addition to the storm waves and tidal currents seen by the cables on fixed designs. When modeling and analyzing the cables in this application, there are several established configuration options that can be considered to bring the motions and loads to within manageable levels. In more benign conditions, a free catenary of the cable from the floating turbine down to the seabed may be suitable. However, in increasingly dynamic conditions, as would be experienced toward the deeper end of the continental shelf and beyond, midwater suspension of the cable by means of controlled buoyancy may be necessary. These configurations include “Lazy Wave,” “Steep Wave,” “Lazy-S,” “Steep-S,” and “Pliant Wave” and have frequently been deployed in the operations offshore. Their selection is dependent on particular field conditions and layout. Fundamentally, however, each configuration enables an increase in the cable length to improve its compliance relative to the dynamic movement of the floating structure, reducing loads and motions on it to within manageable levels. Means of providing this midwater suspension of the cable is by buoyancy modules specifically distributed at designated positions along the cable. These can be quickly installed onto the cable during the cable lay operation and they do not require mooring or anchoring to the seabed. In each of the cable configurations, including free catenary, bringing the motions and loads translated into the cables to manageable levels, again, needs to consider suitable WWW.FLUIDPOWERJOURNAL.COM • WWW.IFPS.ORG
bend protection of the cable where it enters the floating structure and terminates on the seabed. Bend protection devices, like bend restrictors and bend stiffeners, are designed to protect power cables from excessive loads and bending during installation and service. Both devices: the cable manufacturer’s recom • Maintain mended Minimum Bend Radius (MBR) during the life of the project suitable load distribution from flexible • Provide to fixed structures point loading at the termination to • Reduce within an acceptable level However, the applicable circumstances for each product differs: short-term installation and long-term static • For loads on the cable, such as on the seabed termination point, bend restrictors would be more applicable, as their interlocking vertebrae lock out at a given radius, protecting it at the maximum extent of bending. However, as it does not “stiffen” the cable, it offers little protection for the cumulative effect of dynamic motion. • For dynamic applications where the cable is exposed to constant motion, such as on the entry of the cable into the floating turbine, then a bend stiffener is more applicable. As previously
mentioned with regard to NjordGuard, a bend stiffener comprises of a homogeneous elastomeric cone, with geometry and material properties designed to provide a gradual and tailored transition in stiffness from its tip to its base, over the varied cable tensions and angles seen in dynamic motions. Many thousands of Trelleborg dynamic bend stiffeners have been supplied to projects across the globe for over 20 years without any in-service failures. The main drivers for this are the comprehensive design methodology, extensive material qualifications, and rigorous quality control processes during manufacturing.
RADAR INTERFERENCE MITIGATION MATERIALS Wind turbines used for wind farms, regardless of whether they are fixed or floating platforms, can cause interference with radar missions related to air traffic control and weather forecasting on modern radar systems. This interference causes complications that include aircraft ghosting, sometimes called shadowing, false tracking plots, clutter, false storm warnings, as well as hindering meteorological measurements. In many instances, wind turbine sites are refused planning permission in prime locations, which can cost millions in delays. In
other cases, wind farm sites must scale back their plans and build fewer turbines (thus becoming less economically viable), due to the impact on radar systems. To maintain critical radar missions and accommodate future wind energy development opportunities, forward looking companies like Trelleborg are working to develop new coating technologies to mitigate wind turbine radar interference.
CONCLUSION As the worldwide demand for renewable energy continues to grow, the future of wind power generation continues to evolve. What we envision today for this industry will change drastically over the next couple of years as countries push for clean power generation and visionaries think up innovative ways to meet global expectations. Forward thinking companies like Trelleborg are willing to step up to the challenge and are excited to take part in the future developments of this industry.
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Transforming  our  Thinking  About:  Energy  Units  and  CFPCC Velocity  CFPSD, CFPMT, By  Dan  Helgerson,  CFPAI/AJPP,  CFPS,  CFPECS,  CFPSD,  CFPMT,  CFPCC Â
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HOW DOES THE VDT WORK? When used for velocity control, the VDT functions as a type of regenerative circuit. Most of us are familiar with regeneration circuits with cylinders. Using a 2:1 cylinder where the same pressurized fluid is directed to both the blind and rod ends, the cylinder will extend at twice the speed, but with half the force (Fig. 1). Regeneration doubled the flow to the cylinder, but no new energy was added. Doubling the speed requires a corresponding reduction in force. Every energy unit received from the source is used, but has been transformed to increase velocity. The FDT can be used to regenerate the flow from a fluid motor (Fig. 2) and looking at the characteristics of the FDT will lay a foundation for understanding the VDT. Using a 50/50 FDT, half the motor exhaust is directed to atmosphere, and half is returned to the inlet, doubling the speed and halving the torque. Power-in must equal power-out and the FDT functioned as a pressure intensifier with flow Q4 exhausting to atmosphere: p2 x Q3 = p1 x Q2. Q2 = 0.5 Q3. Substituting, p2 x Q3 = 0.5p1 x Q3. p2 = 0.5p1. The FDT causes p2 to apply a resistive pressure on the WWW.IFPS.ORG • WWW.FLUIDPOWERJOURNAL.COM
A1 = 2 x A2 However, the specific acceleration force is VDT functions as a type of regenerative circuit. Most of us are familiar regeneration difficult towith calculate, and itcircuits is rarewith thatcylinders. the resis- Using a 2:1 A2 the same pressurized is directed to both tivecylinder forces where are constant. To be able tofluid maintain A1 the blind and rod ends, the cylinder will extend at twice the velocity, using either pneumatics or hydraulics, speed, but with half the force (Fig. 1). Regeneration doubled we supply more energy units than are required the flow to the cylinder, but no new energy was added. by the load, the thenspeed add arequires controlled resistive loadreduction in Doubling a corresponding to counteract the excess acceleration. Typically, force. Every energy unit received from the source is used, but Q2 Q3 has been orifices transformed o increase velocity. extra metering are tused to resist the Q1 energy units, The FDT can bcontrol e used to acceleration, regenerate the fand low flimit rom a fluid motor Regeneration Pneumatic velocity. These metering orifices may beof inthe the (Fig. 2) and looking at the characteristics FDT will lay a foundation for understanding the VDT. Using a 50/50 FDT, half form of a simple disc with a drilled hole, a needle Fig.1 the amotor directed to atmosphere, valve, flow exhaust controlis with a bypass check, or and half is Fig. 1 returned compensated to the inlet, doubling the speed and halving the a pressure flow control where torque. Power-‐in must equal power-‐out and the FDT varying pressure differences will not change functioned as a pressure intensifier with flow Q4 the actuator velocity. These devices enable us exhausting to atmosphere: p2 x Q3 = p1 x Q2. Q2 = 0.5 to maintain velocity control while providing Q3. Substituting, p2 x Q3 = 0.5p1 x Q3. p2 = 0.5p1. The FDT causes p2 to apply a resistive pressure on the units of fluid, either stored or directly driven, motor that is half the input pressure. The resistive at higher than load pressures, in order to feed pressure is not wasted as heat, but instead, is used to multiple actuators at varying pressures. drive the FDT and add half the flow to the inlet of the With pneumatics, meter-out orifices conmotor. sume the extra energy units as the restive orifice The VDT can do what the FDT cannot do. With a exhausts the gas to atmosphere, allowing the air variable flow source such as from a receiver, a variable molecules to regain the heat lost in compression. pump, or an accumulator, the VDT infinitely adjusts the The extra hydraulic energy units are consumed proportioning of the energy units to match the desired as the volume passes across the orifices and velocity of the actuator (see Fig. 3). the excess energy, in the form of pressure, is The VDT is controlled by sensing the rpm or linear removed as heat. In both cases, the extra energy becomes wasted energy. One of the driving forces behind the development of the Variable Displacement Transformer (VDT) is its ability to provide the necessary resistive forces without consuming the extra energy.
Re (Fig. 2) and looking at the characteristics of the FDT will lay a foundation for understanding the VDT. Using a 50/50 FDT, half the motor exhaust is directed to atmosphere, and half is returned to the inlet, doubling the speed and halving the torque. Power-‐in must functioned as a press exhausting to atmosphe Q3. Substituting, p2 x Q FDT causes p2 to appl motor that is half the pressure is not wasted drive the FDT and add h motor.
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The pump supcm all  from  the  VDT  (Q2)  to  achieve  the  velocity.  The  VDT  receives  50  cm  from  the  motor  (Q3)  at  10.05  revolution.  However,  if  the  pump  supplies  The  motor  will  require  502.7  /MPa  The  motor  require  502.7  /MPa  revolution.  However,  revolution.  if  cm the  pump  However,  supplies  if  the  pump  supplies  3 Q3  3 3 3 3will  send  all  the  flow,  it  1,000  cm /MPa  3 3Q3  Q3  MPa  (p2),  sends  24.87  cm  (Q2)  to  join  the  input  flow,  and  directs  25.13  cm  (Q4)  to  the  reservoir.  Only  3 3 Q3  of consuming the extra energy, the unneeded 1,000 cm /MPa energy units (8,845 in.lb.) to the plies 25.13 cm (Q1) at 20 MPa (p1) (502.7 cm / all  the  flow,  it  will  send  1,000  cm /MPa  Q3  all  the  flow,  it  will  all  send  the  flow,  1,000  it  cm will  /MPa  send  1,000  cm /MPa  Q3  energy  units  energy  (4,447  in.lb.)  to  rotate  1  units  (4,447  in.lb.)  to  energy  units  (8,845  in.lb.)  to  the  motor  and  rotate  1   VDT   to power the motor and 24.87 cm3 from   (4,398 energy units are returned to the actuator inlet. energy  units  (8,845  in.lb.)  to  the  motor  and  motor and 497.5 cm3/MPa energy units MPa) energy  units  (8,845  in.lb.)  to  the  motor  and  VDT  energy  units  (8,845  in.lb.)  to  the  motor  and  VDT  VDT  3 revolution.  However,  if  the  pump  if  supplies  497.5  revolution.  However,  supplies  Q2  3 3 the  pump  cm 3 /MPa  energy  units  (4,398  in.lb.)  Q2   (Q2) toQ2  Q3  497.5  units  (4,398  in.lb.)  497.5  cm/MPa  /MPa  energy  497.5  units  cm /MPa  (4,398  energy  in.lb.)  (4,398  asin.lb.)  Only the energy units needed to docm the in.lb.) have to beunits  removed heat, either Q2the VDT achieve 3workenergy  3will Q3  the velocity. 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For offshore professionals who are ready to tackle more beyond the classroom, OTC attendees can take part in the Rice Alliance Startup Roundup. The in-depth networking and investment event is designed to introduce emerging energy companies seeking investors to potential partnerships and funders searching for the next great idea. Since 2001, the Rice Alliance has held more than 50 Roundups connecting energy startups to more than $5.4 billion in capital funding. A 50-year celebration couldn’t happen without a special awards ceremony that not only acknowledges the leaders of the industry, but also the exceptional charity, Spindletop Charities, that benefits from the gathering of the premier minds in offshore energy. The OTC Golden Anniversary Gala recognizes the recipients of the 2019 OTC Distinguished Achievement Awards, which include David Baldwin, Carlos Mastrangelo, and the Hebron Offshore Project.
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Accumulators, Inc.......................................6510 AMETEK.......................................................... 461 API Heat Transfer.........................................2779 Ashcroft.........................................................2705 Bauer Compressors.....................................4923 Bellows Tech..............................................473 Blue Ribbon Sales & Service Corp.............1605 Bonfiglioli USA...........................................11133 Bosch Rexroth..............................................1205 Bourdon USA...............................................6622 Brennan Industries...................................... 7111 BVA Hydraulics............................................5325 CAT Pumps................................................... 4701 CEJN North America...................................5005 Continental ContiTech...............................3669 Controlled Fluids, Inc.................................6923 DANA, Inc...................................................12027 Danfoss Drives............................................... 521 Delaware Manufacturing Industries Corp.....521 Dinamic Oil North America.......................3145 Doering, Inc..................................................9053 Donaldson Co., Inc......................................6222 Eaton.............................................................4838 Ellison Sensors........................................ 7335 Enerpac.........................................................3575 Famic Technologies, Inc...............................770 Faster, Inc......................................................8142 Festo AG & Co., KG......................................3625 Flaretite.........................................................7235 Freudenberg Sealing Technologies........... 4551
Fuchs Lubricants Co................................... 6917 G.W. Lisk....................................................... 1567 Gates Corp....................................................3975 GP:50 NY Ltd................................................1605 Graco/High Pressure Equipment Co...........823 Haskel............................................................ 4021 HAWE Hydraulik........................................4301 HBC-radiomatic..........................................3815 Hengli America Corp.................................12006 Hetronic USA...............................................4978 Houghton International.............................3418 Hunger Hydraulics CC Ltd......................... 7447 HYDAC Technology Corp......................... 2579 Hydradyne LLC............................................ 3001 Hydraquip, Inc............................................... 521 Hydraulics International........................... 2005 Hydro Leduc.................................................2015 IMI Precision Engineering.........................1339 Innovative Fluid Power...............................5305 Innovative Hydraulics LLC.........................6332 Luber Lubrication NA LP............................ 4551 Kocsis Technologies....................................5112 Kracht Corp..................................................1322 Kuriyama of America............................... 3653 Lee Co., The..................................................2755 Liebherr Components North America.....3625 Luohe Letone Hydraulics Technology Co., Ltd. ....................................................... 4361 Magnetek......................................................4309 Magnetrol International.............................4053
MaxPro Tech.................................................2273 MOOG, Inc...................................................1249 Motion Industries........................................6723 MSO Seals & Gaskets.....................................375 MTS Sensors................................................. 6557 NBB Controls & Components GmbH.......3615 Norman Filter Co.........................................6325 NRP-Jones, LLC............................................1315 PacSeal Hydraulics, Inc...............................2673 Panolin..........................................................1422 Parker Hannifin Corp..................................3639 PMB-Inc. Valve Solutions........................... 4171 Pepperl + Fuchs........................................... 4261 Performance Pulsation Control................. 5417 Pneumatic & Hydraulic Company, LLC...3755 Pulsafeeder................................................... 1301 Rotor Clip Co.......................................... 10738 Sauer Compressors..................................... 5061 SC Hydraulic Engineering Corp..................365 Senior Metal Bellows.................................12148 Servi Fluid Power, Inc..................................7249 SPIR STAR, Ltd............................................. 2001 Staubli........................................................... 3201 Stauff Corp....................................................8735 SunSource....................................................2665 Trelleborg......................................................3239 Wandfluh of America.................................... 521 Wilkes and McLean, Ltd............................7437 Winters Instruments.....................................379 Womack Machine Supply Co.....................4314
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0930 - 1200: Robotic Technology Enabling Future Offshore Operations
0730 - 0900: A Turning Point for Petrobras With a New Agenda 0730 - 0900: Advancing the Energy Transition: Meeting Energy Demand While Reducing Emissions 0730 - 0900: Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Reactivation 0930 - 1200: Advances in Technology for Identifying and Characterizing Submerged Archaeological Resources 0930 - 1200: Model Based Digitization of Engineering Systems 0930 - 1200: Geotechnics for Offshore Renewables 0930 - 1200: Unique Applications for Managing the Integrity of Floating Systems 0930 - 1200: Methods of Wind Load Estimation
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1215 - 1345: Delivering Chevron Major Capital Projects Through Partnerships 1215 - 1345: The Norwegian Continental Shelf: Smarter, Cleaner, and Better Connected 1400 - 1630: Venture Capital Investment Driving Innovation in Offshore Deepwater 1400 - 1630: Advances in Subsea Production and Processing Technologies 1400 - 1630: Shallow Site Characterization of Offshore Energy Projects 1400 - 1630: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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1400 - 1630: Advancements in Soil-Structure Interaction Modeling 1400 - 1630: Advances in Mooring Technology 1400 - 1630: Libra EWT Project: How Technology and Strategy Overcome Challenges of a Complex Giant Offshore Field Development and its Legacy to the Industry 1600 - 1800: Alternative Energy: Will It Be Your Future Career?
TUESDAY, MAY 7 0730 - 0900: Colombian Offshore: An Investment Opportunity 0730 - 0900: DOE Oil and Gas: Addressing Technology and Market Challenges 0730 - 0900: Ethics in Engineering and Geology: How Professional Ethics Are Central to Your Work 0930 - 1200: Active Arena: LNG in Transition: The Past, Present and Future of Global Gas Markets
0930 - 1200: Advancement in Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines
0930 - 1200: System Engineering in the Offshore Industry
0930 - 1200: Digitalization Deployed: Case Studies
0930 - 1200: Technical Advances for Cost Reduction of Offshore Wind Energy
0930 - 1200: Flow Assurance Engineering and Project Learning
0930 - 1500: OTC Poster Lounge: Part II
0930 - 1200: Smart Materials
1215 - 1345: Energy Transition: Fostering a Smarter Energy Transition: From Cleaner Hydrocarbons to Cost-Competitive Renewables
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1215 - 1345: Future of the Drilling Rig
0930 - 1200: Reservoir Characterization and Monitoring
1400 - 1630: State of the Seismic Industry: Preparing for the Upturn
1215 - 1345: Future of Deepwater: Focus on Brazil and Mexico
0930 - 1430: OTC Poster Lounge: Part III
1400 - 1630: Going the Distance: Subsea Electrical and Production Systems
1400 - 1630: Offshore Wind Energy in the U.S.: Dawn of an Industry
1215 - 1345: Gas Hydrate R&D: History as a Guide to the Future
1400 - 1630: Phased Deepwater Field Developments
1215 - 1345: Floating Offshore Wind: Technology, Policy, and Finance
1400 - 1630: Offshore Decommissioning or Life Extension
1215 - 1345: PFLNG Satu: Charting The Unknown: The First Operating FLNG Facility
1400 - 1630: HPHT Solutions: Technology Verification, Validation, and Deployments Part II 1400 - 1630: Invited Organization: Society for Underwater Technology in the US (SUT-US)
1400 - 1630: Offshore Drilling, Reservoirs, and Foundations: Solutions for Today and Tomorrow 1400 - 1630: Cost Effective Production Chemistry Solutions for Sustainable Production 1400 - 1630: Data Analytics, Modeling, and Digitization 1400 - 1630: The Aasta Hansteen Project 1600 - 1800: Supplier Diversity: Bold Intentional Growth for Offshore Technology
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 0730 - 0900: Women in the Industry Sharing Experiences (WISE): Diversity Drives Innovation: Start the Conversation 0730 - 0900: Investing in Argentina’s Unconventional and Offshore Development 0730 - 0900: Life Cycle Water Management: Addressing Effective Technologies and Gaps 0930 - 1200: Coming to Americas 0930 - 1200: Advances in Offshore Floating Wind Turbine Technology 0930 - 1200: HPHT Solutions: Technology Verification, Validation, and Deployments Part I 0930 - 1200: Innovation and Technology for Cost Effective Subsea Processing 0930 - 1200: New Developments in Gas Hydrate Production 0930 - 1200: Topside Innovative Processing and Design WWW.IFPS.ORG • WWW.FLUIDPOWERJOURNAL.COM
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0730 - 0900: Sustainable Development Goals for the Oil and Gas Industry: Guyana 2030
0930 - 1200: Big Data Successful Applications of Digital Transformation and Future Advances
1400 - 1630: Advances in Gas Hydrate Production Technology
0730 - 0900: Center for Offshore Safety: Digitalization and New Technology: Senior Leadership Perspectives
0930 - 1200: Center for Offshore Safety: Digitalization and New Technology: Safety in the 21st Century
1600 - 1800: Young Professionals: The Tech Young Professionals Need to Know About
0730 - 0900: BOEM: An Update on the US Offshore Regulatory Environment
0930 - 1200: Erosion and Corrosion Prediction, Monitoring and Mitigation in the Oil and Gas Industry
1400 - 1630: FLNG Technology and Offshore Gas Monetization 1400 - 1630: Advances in Fluid Flow and Thermal Behavior Modeling for Flow Assurance Engineering
0930 - 1200: Advances in Offshore Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy
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FROM ITS HUMBLE beginnings, e-commerce has quickly taken the hydraulic repair market by a storm over the last decade. Its rise in many parts of the world, in addition to transforming the way traditional brick and mortar retail stores have functioned, has lead to a consumer purchasing shift. In no small part, e-commerce has made purchasing easier than ever for fluid power professionals. Yet, it is still reliant upon consumer’s technological capabilities and proficiencies. Hercules Sealing Products, a leading distributor of after-market hydraulic repair equipment parts, has changed what an e-commerce platform looks like in its field. The organization has found success by not only improving its offerings, but also by placing a high priority on educating fluid power professionals on the cost and time savings that coincide with switching purchasing to an e-commerce platform. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, the company operates one of the largest inventories in the industry, stocking 47,000 products in a 52,000 sq.ft., state-of-the-art warehouse. With the world’s largest one-stop inventory, immediate access to pick and pack all products, and the latest computerized systems, Hercules has become known for their ability to flawlessly deliver nearly every order the next day. For nearly a decade, Hercules has operated a web store that has grown to be the most feature-rich and technically advanced in the entire industry. The intuitive website provides customers with a vast offering of repair products at the click of a mouse. Serving thousands of customers every day, the website has become a key asset to the company and adds significant value to the service. Throughout the last decade it has grown to include numerous features, but one in particular WWW.IFPS.ORG • WWW.FLUIDPOWERJOURNAL.COM
stands out: the many ways that customers can search for products. Competitors’ websites usually have one way: type a keyword into a search box and hope for the best. The Hercules Sealing Products website allows customers to search by model, serial or part number, or application, and the main search field even provides automated suggestions based on your entry. The company’s products are the industry standard so most customers know the parts by name or number. If they begin typing it in, the system will usually autocomplete the information and bring up their part before they finish. OEM and competitor part numbers are also integrated into the system. If a customer is seeking a Hercules after-market replacement for an OEM part, they can enter the OEM part number and the system will find the appropriate product to replace it. In addition, the “seals-by-size” lookup allows a customer to measure a seal that they don’t have a part number for and use those measurements to find a matching seal from Hercules’
catalog. This feature is a favorite for machine shops because they can machine a custom part and see if Hercules has a seal for it in stock. Further, the custom seal configurator allows customers to design unique seals meeting custom specifications. For customers who need to look up a large number of parts, the Hercules web store can read an Excel file exported directly from that company’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. The website will respond with a list containing prices and availability for each part. When parts aren’t available, the system will suggest parts that can be substituted for whatever is missing. The system is connected to the company’s purchasing data, so when a part is out of stock, it can even provide a restocking date. Within the last year, Hercules Sealing Products once again enhanced their e-commerce offerings by launching a personalized control panel. The control panel allows users to see a multitude of analytical data sets. Some of which include the ability to see top searches, order history, top purchased products, and tracking information all from one convenient dashboard. The launch of the control panel and continuous other industry first offerings are responsible for the rapid growth of Hercules’ e-commerce platform, which is now responsible for roughly one-third of the company’s total business. This figure only looks to rise as Hercules continues to place an emphasis on consumer education. Through hosting webinars, on-site training sessions, and free educational seminars, Hercules has helped revolutionize the perception of e-commerce in their industry. What was once looked at as an unnecessary piece of technology has now become an integral part of many organizations purchasing and inventory management. MAY 2019
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Hydraulex provides the largest offering in the industry of Remanufactured, Aftermarket, and OEM hydraulic components and parts such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders and PTOs. We also offer complete hydraulic repair services for almost every make and brand of hydraulic component. Whatever your needs, we’re sure to be able to help.
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Kuriyama of America, Inc., a part of Kuriyama Holdings Corporation, first opened for business in 1968. Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, the company has been eminently successful in developing and marketing a complete line of thermoplastic hose and accessories. Our expansive product line consist of thermoplastic, rubber and metal hose products, along with accessories including couplings and fittings. Many of these products are produced by our own subsidiaries. Phone: (847) 755-0360 Toll-Free Fax: (800) 800-0320 Intl. Fax: (847) 885-0996
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La-Man Corporation is a leading manufacturer of compressed air filtration products. With over 30 years of experience, we truly understand the importance of protecting valuable machinery, tools, and finished products from dirty, wet, contaminated air. La-Man’s line of products include the patented Extractor Dryer, .01 micron filter, as well as, LA-MAN-Air Breathing Systems™, SuperStar™ Membrane Dryers, and the Refrigerated Extractor/Dryer.
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Oil-Rite manufactures 303 stainless steel flow sights which permit visual observation of liquid flow, clarity, and condition in lowpressure oil lines. Stainless steel is becoming a preferred material in industrial settings because of its corrosive resistant properties. They are available with or without a nylon ball for gauging the direction of fluid movement. Consult Oil-Rite’s online product catalog. P.O. Box 1207 Manitowoc WI 54221-1207 (920)-682-6173 sales@oilrite.com
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Texcel – Ahead of the Curve for 38 Years Texcel offers a full line of cutting-edge hydraulic hose and fitting products paired with exceptional customer service. Our partnerships with our distributors are very important to us and we guarantee our dedication to quality and reliability from the first phone call through delivery of our products to our customers.
Rotor Clip manufactures a full line of inch, DIN, ANSI metric and JIS retaining rings to world standards, as well as a complete line of constant section rings, spiral retaining rings, and wave springs. There are over 50 different styles and over 1000 part numbers to fit virtually every application. Rotor Clip supports its market with a full line of installation tools including applicators, pliers, dispensers and automated assembly equipment. For more information, please email sales@rotorclip.com.
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Pneumatic
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By Karoline von Häfon, Head of Corporate Bionic Projects, Festo
The BionicSoftHand is pneumatically operated, so that it can interact safely and directly with people. Unlike the human hand, the device has no bones. Its fingers consist of flexible bellows structured with air chambers. The bellows are enclosed in the fingers by a special 3D textile coat knitted from both elastic and high-strength threads. With the help of the textile, it is possible to determine exactly where the structure expands and generates power, as well as where it is prevented from expanding. This makes it light, flexible, adaptable, and sensitive, yet capable of exerting strong forces.
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The learning methods of machines are comparable to those of humans: either in a positive or a negative way. They require feedback following their actions in order to classify and learn from them. BionicSoftHand uses this method of reinforcement learning. Instead of imitating a specific action, the hand is merely given a goal and it uses the trial and error method to achieve it. Based on received feedback, it gradually optimizes its actions until the task is finally solved successfully. FESTO PRESENTS Specifically, the BionicSoftHand should rotate a 12-sided NEW BIONICS cube so that a previously defined side points upwards at the PROJECTS: end. The necessary movement strategy is taught in a virtual BIONICSOFTHAND, environment with the aid of a digital twin, which is created BIONICSOFTARM AND BIONICFINWAVE with the help of data from a depth-sensing camera via computer vision and the algorithms of artificial intelligence.
PROPORTIONAL PIEZO VALVES FOR PRECISE CONTROL In order to keep the effort of tubing the BionicSoftHand as low as possible, the developers have specially designed a small, digitally controlled valve terminal, which is mounted directly on the hand. This means that the tubes for controlling the gripper fingers do not have to be pulled through the entire robot arm. Thus, the BionicSoftHand can be quickly and easily connected and operated with only one tube each for supply air and exhaust air. With the proportional piezo valves used, the movements of the fingers can be precisely controlled.
BIONICSOFTARM: ONE ROBOT ARM, MANY POSSIBLE VARIATIONS The strict separation between the manual work of the factory worker and the automated actions of the robot is being increasingly set aside. Their work ranges are overlapping and merging into a collaborative working space. In this way, human and machine will be able to simultaneously work together on the same workpiece or component in the future — without having to be shielded from each other for safety reasons. The BionicSoftArm is a compact development of Festo's BionicMotionRobot, whose range of applications has been significantly expanded. This is made possible by its modular design: It can be combined with up to seven pneumatic bellows segments and rotary drives. This guarantees maximum flexibility in terms of reach and mobility, thus enabling it to work around obstacles even
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inspired by this undulating fin movement. The undulation pushes the water backwards, creating a forward thrust. This principle allows the BionicFinWave to maneuver forwards or backwards through an acrylic tube system. Its two side fins are completely cast out of silicone and do not require struts or other supporting elements. The two fins are attached to the left and right of nine small lever arms, which in turn are ONE ROBOT ARM, powered by two servo motors. Two adjacent crankshafts MANY POSSIBLE transmit the force to the levers so that the two fins can VARIATIONS in the tightest of spaces, if necessary. At the same time, it is be moved individually to generate different shaft patterns. completely flexible and can work safely with people. Direct They are particularly suitable for slow and precise locohuman-robot collaboration is possible with the BionicSoftArm, as well as motion and whirl up less water than, for example, a screw drive. A cardan its use in classic SCARA applications, such as pick-and-place tasks. joint is located between each lever segment to ensure that the crankshafts are flexible. For this purpose, the crankshafts including the joints and the FLEXIBLE APPLICATION POSSIBILITIES connecting rod are made of plastic in one piece using the 3D printing process. The modular robot arm can be used for a wide variety of applications, depending on the design and mounted gripper. Thanks to its flexible INTELLIGENT INTERACTION OF A WIDE VARIETY OF COMPONENTS kinematics, the BionicSoftArm can interact directly and safely with The remaining elements in the BionicFinWave's body are also humans. At the same time, the kinematics make it easier for it to adapt 3D-printed, which enables its complex geometries in the first place. to different tasks at various locations in production environments: the With their cavities, they act as flotation units. At the same time, the entire elimination of costly safety devices, such as cages and light barriers, control and regulation technology are watertight, safely installed and shortens conversion times, and thus enables flexible use — completely synchronized in a very tight space. in accordance with adaptive and economical production.
NEW IMPULSES AND APPROACHES FOR THE PROCESS INDUSTRY BIONICFINWAVE: UNDERWATER ROBOT WITH UNIQUE FIN DRIVE Nature teaches us impressively, what optimal drive systems for certain swimming movements should look like. To move forward, the marine planarian and sepia create a continuous wave with their fins, which advances along their entire length. For the BionicFinWave, the bionics team was
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M MOTORS IN STOCK & READY TO SHIP FluiDyne Fluid Power’s M motors are a proven design that has been operating in the field for decades. They are available with either standard (25M, 35M, 45M & 50M) or heavy duty (26M, 36M, 46M & 51M) bearings. These motors start out with high efficiencies and operate at those levels throughout the life of the motor. This is inherent in this vane motor design. Because both ports can be pressurized at the same time, FluiDyne’s M Motors are perfect for multiple motors connected in a serious. The heavy duty bearing allows for indirect drive options such as gears, belts and pulleys. Several port position configurations are available. M motors can operate at as low as 100 rpm to as high as 3,000 rpm at maximum pressure. It can run at faster speeds as the system pressures decrease. Their motors are 100% performance tested and are ready for immediate shipment. Each motor has 18 month warranty, so if you have any problems, we have a solution. Call, email, chat… we’re ready to help!
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COMPONENT SHOWCASE KAWASAKI STAFFA RADIAL PISTON MOTORS Kawasaki Staffa Radial Piston Motors are world famous for their reliability and exceptionally long life. They provide unrivalled start-up torque and power, plus: • Rugged, well-proven design – long, reliable operating life. • High efficiency, with excellent breakout torque and smooth running capability – Cost efficient power, whenever you need it. • Hydrostatically balanced valves – highly tolerant to contamination • Modular construction – tell us what you need! • All Staffa motors provide 250 bar CONTINUOUS USE pressure rating. The Staffa motor is the tough, fit-and-forget solution for marine and offshore drive applications. With its long bearing life, wear resistance and innovative hydrostatics, Staffa motors deliver power and control, whenever it’s needed! High breakout torque is essential, a key feature that has been a big part of the Staffa’s success in the industry. Starting from stall, 85+% mechanical efficiencies provide easy starting, without pressure pulsation, increasing the life and reliability of the rest of the system. 3838 Broadmoor Avenue S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 Phone: (616) 975-3100 • Fax: (616) 975-3103 www.kpm-usa.com
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DOUBLE PUMPS: “AA” FLANGE, 1DG SERIES “A” FLANGE, 2DG SERIES “B” FLANGE, 3DG SERIES New from Honor Gear Pumps. Now available from Corpus Christi inventory. "B" flange group 3, and "A" flange group 2, and "AA" flange group 1 double pumps are now available from the factory warehouse. Standard group 3 models come with 7/8-13 tooth spline shaft and are available from 52cc on the front pump down to as small as 5cc on the rear. Standard group 2 models come with either the 5/8-9 tooth spline or 5/8" keyed shaft, in displacements from 22cc on the front to 5cc on the rear. Standard group 1 models come with a 1/2" keyed shaft, in displacements from 9cc on the front to 1cc on the rear. Subject to center section displacements being 5cc,or 7cc, or 9cc, or 11cc, triple pumps are also available in the group 2 size pump frame. Aluminum bodies with cast iron covers are standard heavy duty construction for all Honor single anddouble gear pumps. Proudly sold through distribution. Please call to be referred. 222 S. Navigation Blvd. • Corpus Christi, TX 78405 Toll free: 800.984.9727 • Local: 713.984.8144 • Fax: 713.461.9631 Email: service@honorpumps.com • Web: www.honorpumps.com
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2019 SPRING MEETING RECAP The IFPS 2019 spring meeting, held in Savannah, Georgia, was a great success. All 20 volunteer Board of Directors, along with three honorary-directors, were in attendance and hard at work (with a little fun mixed in) steering the IFPS ship, so-to-speak. A few subcommittees were formed during the meeting. If you are interested in participating in the following subcommittees, via conference calls, please e-mail Adele Kayser, Communications Manager, akayser@ifps.org.
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Each point on this graph represents the most recent 12 months of orders compared to the previous 12 months of orders. Each point can be read as a percentage. For example, 107.9 (the January 2019 level of the industrial hydraulic series) indicates that industrial hydraulic orders 110 received from February 2018 to January 2019 were 107.9% of the orders received from February 2017 to January 2018. (Base Year 2018 = 100)
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