This paper presents the design, development, and construction of a prototype hydraulic power heat rejection system to maintain the hydraulic fluid in the desired temperature range of 70-85°F. A design utilizing a plate and frame heat exchanger for cooling using domestic water and a heater for temperature control was developed. A Programmable Logic Control was integrated to manage the control of the cooling system and monitor the hydraulic system. The design was assembled and integrated with the testing apparatus. Tests were performed to validate the achievement of the requirement. Experimental results revealed that the system was able to consistently maintain the hydraulic fluid at 80 ± 1°F.

heat transfer, design, heat exchanger, PLC.

Received: December 26, 2023; Accepted: January 8, 2024; Published: January 29, 2024

How to cite this article: H. I. Abu-Mulaweh, J. E. Castleman, C. D. Schreiber, B. J. Johnson and M. A. Honchar, Design and development of a prototype hydraulic power heat rejection system, JP Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 37(1) (2024), 101-110. http://dx.doi.org/10.17654/0973576324007

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