Developing a Stand for Simulating the Working Environment for In-Plant Testing of Peristaltic Pump Units

Peristaltic pumps are widely used in areas where it is necessary to transport substances in isolated conditions with a certain dosing accuracy. Theoretical and experimental research are an integral part of creating new pump designs. Testing the pumping equipment is carried out to evaluate a number of indicators and the degree of their deviation from the norm. In most cases, special equipment is required to conduct tests. The purpose of the current work is to improve the quality of manufactured peristaltic pump units by conducting in-plant control. For this purpose, a production stand for simulating the working environment for in-plant tests (PS SWEINT) was developed, allowing to control deviations from the norm of such indicators as productivity, pressure, flow rate and dosing. After constructing and optimizing parametric geometric models of the stand and its elements, its geometric and operational characteristics were finally determined. Simulation modeling allowed us to calculate the stress-strain state of the stand and its units, which ensured an assessment of the strength of the structure under various loading conditions. The results of the reliability assessment allow us to conclude that the stand is functional and can be put into operation after successful completion of acceptance tests.