Dynamic model for the tensile actuation of thermally and electro-thermally actuated twisted and coiled artificial muscles (TCAMs)

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 025004
Author(s):  
Valentina Giovinco ◽  
Parth Kotak ◽  
Venanzio Cichella ◽  
Carmine Maletta ◽  
Caterina Lamuta
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Artificial Muscles ◽  
Thermally Actuated

scholarly journals A Dynamic Model of the Magnetic Head Slider With Contact and Off-Track Motion due to a Thermally Actuated Protrusion or a Moving Bump Involving Intermolecular Forces

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saurabh Pathak ◽  
Shao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Rotating Disk ◽  
Disk Surface ◽  
Intermolecular Forces ◽  
Flying Height ◽  
Magnetic Head ◽  
Computationally Efficient ◽  
Normal Contact ◽  
Head Slider ◽  
Thermally Actuated

A computationally efficient five-degree-of-freedom dynamic model was developed to simulate the motion of a magnetic head slider under the conditions of moving-bump collision and of contact due to an expanding protrusion on the slider for thermal flying-height control, with consideration of intermolecular forces. Compared to results obtained without intermolecular forces for a bump on the rotating disk, the intermolecular forces cause a significantly greater normal contact force, a larger roll angle and a larger off-track displacement under nonzero skew. When an expanding protrusion on the slider reaches a position close to the disk surface, the intermolecular forces pull the slider into contact at an earlier time and keep the protrusion in contact for a longer duration, which, with friction under nonzero skew, results in a substantially greater off-track displacement.

scholarly journals New twist on artificial muscles

2016 ◽  
Vol 113 (42) ◽  
pp. 11709-11716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carter S. Haines ◽  
Na Li ◽  
Geoffrey M. Spinks ◽  
Ali E. Aliev ◽  
Jiangtao Di ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Muscle ◽  
Polymer Fibers ◽  
Artificial Muscles ◽  
Specific Work ◽  
New Class ◽  
Hysteretic Performance ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Thermally Actuated ◽  
Sewing Threads ◽  
Response To Temperature

Lightweight artificial muscle fibers that can match the large tensile stroke of natural muscles have been elusive. In particular, low stroke, limited cycle life, and inefficient energy conversion have combined with high cost and hysteretic performance to restrict practical use. In recent years, a new class of artificial muscles, based on highly twisted fibers, has emerged that can deliver more than 2,000 J/kg of specific work during muscle contraction, compared with just 40 J/kg for natural muscle. Thermally actuated muscles made from ordinary polymer fibers can deliver long-life, hysteresis-free tensile strokes of more than 30% and torsional actuation capable of spinning a paddle at speeds of more than 100,000 rpm. In this perspective, we explore the mechanisms and potential applications of present twisted fiber muscles and the future opportunities and challenges for developing twisted muscles having improved cycle rates, efficiencies, and functionality. We also demonstrate artificial muscle sewing threads and textiles and coiled structures that exhibit nearly unlimited actuation strokes. In addition to robotics and prosthetics, future applications include smart textiles that change breathability in response to temperature and moisture and window shutters that automatically open and close to conserve energy.

Short-term volume and turgor regulation in yeast

2008 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 147-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jörg Schaber ◽  
Edda Klipp
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Volume Change ◽  
Volume Regulation ◽  
Time Course ◽  
Osmotic Shock ◽  
Intracellular Concentration ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Hydrodynamic Property ◽  
Turgor Regulation ◽  
Thermodynamic Framework

Volume is a highly regulated property of cells, because it critically affects intracellular concentration. In the present chapter, we focus on the short-term volume regulation in yeast as a consequence of a shift in extracellular osmotic conditions. We review a basic thermodynamic framework to model volume and solute flows. In addition, we try to select a model for turgor, which is an important hydrodynamic property, especially in walled cells. Finally, we demonstrate the validity of the presented approach by fitting the dynamic model to a time course of volume change upon osmotic shock in yeast.

THE STATISTICAL GEOMETRY OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE MOLECULAR DYNAMIC MODEL OF LIQUID AND AMORPHOUS ALUMINIUM

1980 ◽  
Vol 41 (C8) ◽  
pp. C8-284-C8-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. A. Poluchin ◽  
M. M. Dzugutov ◽  
V. F. Uchov ◽  
R. A. Vatolin
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamic ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Statistical Geometry ◽  
Molecular Dynamic Model

Study of the dynamics of ТПА 350 automatic mill working stand elements

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (8) ◽  
pp. 830-840
Author(s):  
S. R. Rakhmanov ◽  
V. V. Povorotnii
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical System ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Maximum Amplitude ◽  
Calculation Scheme ◽  
Dynamic Loads ◽  
Forced Oscillations ◽  
Mass Model ◽  
Automatic Mill ◽  
Hollow Billet ◽  
Oscillation Movement

To form a necessary geometry of a hollow billet to be rolled at a pipe rolling line, stable dynamics of the base equipment of the automatic mill working stand has a practical meaning. Among the forces, acting on its parts and elements, significant by value short-time dynamic loads are the least studied phenomena. These dynamic loads arise during transient interaction of the hollow billet, rollers, mandrel and other mill parts at the forced grip of the hollow billet. Basing of the calculation scheme and dynamic model of the mechanical system of the ТПА 350 automatic mill working stand was accomplished. A mathematical model of dynamics of the system “hollow billet (pipe) – working stand” within accepted calculation scheme and dynamic model of the mechanical system elaborated. Influence of technological load of the rolled hollow billet variation in time was accounted, as well as variation of the mechanical system mass, and rigidity of the ТПА 350 automatic mill working stand. Differential equations of oscillation movement for four-mass model of forked sub-systems of the automatic mill working stand were made up, results of their digital calculation quoted. Dynamic displacement of the stand elements in the inter-roller gap obtained, which enabled to estimate the results of amplitude and frequency characteristics of the branches of the mill rollers setting. It was defined by calculation, that the maximum amplitude of the forced oscillations of elements of the ТПА 350 automatic mill working stand within the inter-roller gap does not exceed 2 mm. It is much higher than the accepted value of adjusting parameters of the deformation center of the ТПА 350 automatic mill. A scheme of comprehensive modernization of the rollers setting in the ТПА 350 automatic mill working stand was proposed. It was shown, that increase of rigidity of rollers setting in the ТПА 350 automatic mill working stand enables to stabilize the amplitude of forced oscillations of the working stand elements within the inter-rollers gap and considerably decrease the induced nonuniform hollow billet wall thickness and increase quality of the rolled pipes at ТПА 350.

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