Simulation and Experiments on Sealing and Extrusion Failure on Application of Deep-Sea Adsorption by Differential Pressure

Abstract

Negative pressure adsorption can make use of deep-sea environmental pressure to provide a great adsorption force and it is a suitable fixed method for deep-sea applications. However, the deep-sea environment puts forward higher requirements for the sealing performance of negative pressure suction cups, so a more adaptable suction cup sealing device is needed. In this paper, a deep-sea adsorption device with rigid suction cups is designed, and the suction cup is sealed by O-ring. The influence of both section diameter and inner diameter of the O-ring on its preload, suction force, and extrusion failure is tested and analyzed. Moreover, the fitting formula is given to guide the selection of the section diameter and inner diameter of the O-ring. Furthermore, according to the summary of the experimental phenomenon, dual-accumulators configuration with stage pressures method is created, and the theoretical basis that the suction cup can achieve a larger suction force under the condition of a small preload force is given, which can provide a reference for the design of deep-sea adsorption devices and sealing structure.