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Methodology of measurement and filtration of flame-retardant HFC hydraulic oils in Škoda Auto
April 2024
#Predictive maintenance #Innovation #Work with students #Special diagnostics #HW testing
Project's goal
Introduction of a methodology for measuring flame-retardant hydraulics oils HFC and design of a filtration device for this special type of hydraulic oil.
Results
Implementing a methodology for measuring and filtering of HFC hydraulics can lead to better hydraulic system performance, reduced maintenance and repair costs, improved fluid quality, prevention of breakdowns and damage, and improved safety. Proper functioning of the hydraulic system reduces the risk of accidents and environmental pollution, resulting in lower repair costs and production downtime. Measurement and filtration help to detect problems early, which helps to prevent breakdowns and damage to machinery and equipment and increases the productivity and efficiency of the hydraulic system.
Solution description
HFC hydraulics bring a number of benefits, but in order for it to be successful, it is necessary to ensure proper filtration and measurement of parameters. One of the main benefits of HFC hydraulic filtration is the improvement of fluid quality. Filtration helps to remove dirt and foreign bodies from the liquid, which is reducing the risk of corrosion and is preventing damage to machinery and equipment. Filtration also improves the efficiency of the hydraulic system and extends the life of the fluid. Another important factor for the proper functioning of HFC hydraulics is the measurement of parameters. Measuring fluid pressure, flow and temperature allows to monitor the condition of the hydraulic system and to identify any potential problems. Proper measurement of parameters also allows to optimize the system performance and reduce energy consumption. In addition, parameter measurement enables early detection of potential problems, which contributes to the prevention of failures and the prevention of production downtimes. Parameter measurement also allows for quick and efficient problem solving, reducing maintenance and repair costs. The advantages of filtration and measurement of HFC hydraulics parameters are therefore obvious. Proper filtration and measurement of parameters allows to optimize the performance of the hydraulic system, improve fluid quality, and reduce maintenance and repair costs.
Benefits and Details
- Continuing to implement the Maintenance Strategy and using the FabLab as a hub for innovation and new technologies.
- Improved liquid quality: Filtration removes impurities and foreign bodies, increasing efficiency and extending the life of the fluid.
- Cost reduction: Measurement and early problems detection reduces maintenance and repair costs.
- Performance optimization: Proper measurement allows to optimize the performance of the hydraulic system and to reduce energy consumption.
- Prevention of failures and damage: Filtration and measurement enable early detection of problems and prevention of failures and damage to machines and equipment.
- Improved safety: Proper functioning of the hydraulic system reduces the risk of accidents and environmental pollution.
Project solvers
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