Deflection and Force Experimental Verification of a Semicircular Polymeric Piezoelectric Actuator

Author(s):  
Diann Brei ◽  
James Blechschmidt

Abstract This paper describes a manufacturing technique used to produce semicircular piezoelectric prototypes and the measurement techniques and results for three types of experiments performed to confirm the theoretical models. Since the microactuator design was new, unique and new methods of manufacturing had to be developed. This technique is a four step process that produces a prototype with a thin bonding layer with no bubbles. This prototype was tested and evaluated using three experiments: deflection-voltage, force-voltage, and force-deflection experiments. These experiments verified the theoretical model are correct.

2006 ◽  
Vol 326-328 ◽  
pp. 1511-1514
Author(s):  
Sung Hyuk Lee ◽  
Seok Heo ◽  
Cheol Woong Kim ◽  
Kwang Joon Yoon

The behavior of a circular piezoelectric actuator for volumetric micropump has been investigated by using theoretical and finite element analyses. A modified theoretical model was developed to predict the behavior of a piezoelectric actuator induced by the applied voltage. The theoretical results for the diaphragm deflection were in good agreement with the results from numerical simulation. Based on the theoretical analysis, the effects of several important parameters on actuation performance have been investigated. These parameters include the dimensions and mechanical properties of the piezoelectric disk, bonding layer and elastic diaphragm materials. Consequently, it is thought that above theoretical model might be employed as a tool for design and optimization of the piezoelectric actuator for micropump application.


2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (02) ◽  
pp. 1550268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinwei Shi ◽  
Xingbai Luo ◽  
Jinming Li ◽  
Jianwei Jiang

To analyze the process of jet penetration in water medium quantitatively, the properties of jet penetration spaced target with water interlayer were studied through test and numerical simulation. Two theoretical models of jet penetration in water were proposed. The theoretical model 1 was established considering the impact of the shock wave, combined with the shock equation Rankine–Hugoniot and the virtual origin calculation method. The theoretical model 2 was obtained by fitting theoretical analysis and numerical simulation results. The effectiveness and universality of the two theoretical models were compared through the numerical simulation results. Both the models can reflect the relationship between the penetration velocity and the penetration distance in water well, and both the deviation and stability of theoretical model 1 are better than 2, the lower penetration velocity, and the larger deviation of the theoretical model 2. Therefore, the theoretical model 1 can reflect the properties of jet penetration in water effectively, and provide the reference of model simulation and theoretical research.


1992 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deb A. Loch ◽  
Zongping Luo ◽  
Jack L. Lewis ◽  
Nathaniel J. Stewart

DoisPontos ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilmar Evandro Szczepanik

resumo: Este artigo tem por objetivo explorar as possíveis relações estabelecidas entre ciência e a tecnologia a partir de três modelos teóricos distintos. O primeiro modelo teórico é chamado de hierárquico e pressupõe uma relação de subordinação entre ciência e a tecnologia. O segundo modelo é denominado de não hierárquico e sustenta que ciência e a tecnologia se encontram fundidas de tal modo que não faz mais sentido tentar entendê-las separadamente. Por fim, o terceiro modelo teórico designado de emancipatório explora alguns elementos que permitem compreender a ciência e a tecnologia ainda como atividades distintas, embora possam trabalhar conjuntamente algumas vezes.Abstract:  This paper aims to  understand the possible  relations between science and technology from three different theoretical models. The first theoretical model is called hierarchical and implies a subordinate relationship between science and technology. The second model  is  called non-hierarchical  and argues  that  science  and technology are fused so that it makes more sense to try to understand them separately. Finally, the third theoretical model is called emancipatory  and explores some elements that allow us to understand science and technology as separate activities, although they may sometimes work together. 


Author(s):  
Robert V. Maier

The problem of the dependence of the didactic complexity of the studied concepts and theoretical models on the age of the student (schoolchild, student) is analysed. The complexity of a concept (term) can be characterized by the number of words from a fifth-grader’s thesaurus needed to explain its meaning. To find the complexity of a theoretical model of an object (for example, an atom), it is necessary to sum up the complexities of all the words that make up the description of the model and take into account the indicator of the variety of terms. Dependency graphs were built: 1) the complexity of the most difficult terms for understanding from the year of study; 2) the complexity of various theoretical models of the atom from the year of study at school and university. In both cases, the resulting curves are ascending, like a parabola, corresponding to an increase in complexity by almost a hundred times.


2007 ◽  
pp. 222-252
Author(s):  
C. Notarnicola

This chapter introduces the use of Bayesian methodology for inversion purposes: the extraction of bio-geophysical parameters from remotely sensed data. Multisources information, such as different polarizations, frequencies, and sensors are fundamental to the development of operationally useful inversion systems. In this context, Bayesian methodologies offer a convenient tool of combining two or more disparate sources of information, models, and data. The chapter describes the development of a general model starting from a theoretical model, including the sensor noise and the model errors, by using a Bayesian approach. Furthermore, the developed procedure is applied to some experimental data sets. The author hopes that considering theoretical models and experimental data in many different configurations can give an idea of the versatility and robustness of the Bayesian framework.


2012 ◽  
Vol 490-495 ◽  
pp. 2136-2140
Author(s):  
Tong Gang Zhao ◽  
Zhi Qiang Zhang

As development of laser technology, the characteristic of laser atmospheric propagation is always hot spot in laser domain. Using theoretical models of laser atmospheric propagation, a simulation system is researched by implementing a scientific method of software development. This simulation system can simulate the radiate property of laser propagation in atmosphere, and demonstrate the course of laser propagation. This theoretical model of atmospheric propagation is based on Lambert-Beer law, combined with other classic theoretical model such as Rayleigh scattering and Mie scattering. Multiple scattering theories are used when simulating the laser propagation in smoke or fog. In calculation, the atmosphere is divided into layer. An appropriate model will be selected for calculation in each layer in order to enhance the stimulation precision. Lastly, the figure of light spot is drawn along with transmission space. Laser atmospheric propagation is demonstrated.


2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 99-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radislav Jovovic ◽  
Elvis Lekic ◽  
Miroslav Jovovic

Abstract Successful development of electronic banking is in direct correlation with the quality of services in electronic banking. Therefore, it is necessary that the banks are familiar with the attributes of electronic services on which clients assess the bank’s quality and client’s satisfaction with them, in order to be able to monitor, correct and improve the performance of electronic banking. We start from the hypothesis that there are already developed theoretical models for measuring the quality of e-banking services but they must be adjusted to the specific environment that is analysed in order to obtain reliable and quality information. The qualitative and quantitative research methods are applied in this paper in order to a get adjusted theoretical model (instrument) for measuring the quality of electronic banking services. As a result of the conducted analysis, the initial theoretical model has been modified, so that the final version of the model (instrument) for measuring quality of online banking allows obtaining reliable data, and information in the particular environment. And the results are: significant information about the quality of e-banking, modified theoretical model, information about the dimensions of quality of e-banking, customer satisfaction, and pathways and guidelines for the improvement of e-banking. The measuring of quality of electronic banking services in not one time activity but repeated one, as permanent monitoring strategy. This research is widely applicable even though it was conducted in the context of Montenegrin e-banking, since most of the banks in Montenegro are owned by well-known European banks, and it is expected that the obtained knowledge and information can be generalized.


1982 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-38
Author(s):  
J. B. Parker

In a notable series of articles, Hsu advances theoretical models which are used to graduate 7582 observations of aircraft lateral deviations. The goodness of fit of these models, as judged by the χ2 test, is satisfactory. Hsu's main theoretical model is the Double Double Exponential distribution (DDE), a three parameter model whose probability density function is given byOther model types are also considered, such as the family of exponential power distributions whose probability density is cited by Hsu insection 9. This leads to a four-parameter model, and the fit is (not surprisingly) better even than that of the DDE.


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