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How to calculate volume of gerotor

How to calculate volume of gerotor

How to calculate volume of gerotor

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I am working with a gerotor pump, I have measured the inner and outer rotor profiles but I wonder how to compute theoretical displacement volume to determine change in efficiency due to wear. I try this free software online for design gerotor but it cannot match to my measurements (always error cannot make such parts...)

Do I assume symmetry and look only to one "tooth" volume as displacement, or do I calculate mean volume change in each section and sum out vs in?

Any idea helps...

Thanks,
Alex

RE: How to calculate volume of gerotor

http://www.vianenterprises.com/principle.htm
The pumping mechanism consists of two elements: an inner rotor and outer stator. The inner element always has one less tooth than the outer. The volume of the "missing tooth" multiplied by the number of driver teeth determines the volume of fluid pumped at each revolution (cubic displacement per revolution). The number of teeth may vary -- depending on such design considerations as volume to be pumped, speed, and available pump envelope--but the inner element always has one less tooth than the outer.

As the toothed elements (mounted on fixed centers but eccentric to each other) turn, the chamber between the teeth of the inner and outer elements gradually increases in size through approximately 180° of each revolution until it reaches its maximum size-- equivalent to the full volume of the "missing tooth."

During this initial half of the cycle, the gradually enlarging chamber is exposed to the suction port creating a partial vacuum into which the liquid flows. During the subsequent 180° of the revolution, the chamber gradually decreases in size as the teeth mesh and the liquid is forced out the discharge port.

RE: How to calculate volume of gerotor

Alex,

Here is a link to common gerotor sizes: http://www.vianenterprises.com/Sizing.htm

If you need additional help contact Vian engineering.

Best Regards,

Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
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