A modified electroactive polymer-ceramic hybrid actuation system (HYBAS) for aerodynamic control applications

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Su ◽  
Tian-Bing Xu
Keyword(s):  
Electroactive Polymer ◽  
Control Applications ◽  
Actuation System ◽  
Aerodynamic Control ◽  
Hybrid Actuation

Theoretical Modeling for Electroactive Polymer-Ceramic Hybrid Actuation Systems

Aerospace ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian-Bing Xu ◽  
Ji Su
Keyword(s):  
Performance Optimization ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Electroactive Polymer ◽  
Actuation System ◽  
Electromechanical Responses ◽  
Electromechanical Performance ◽  
New Type ◽  
Hybrid Actuation ◽  
Actuation Systems ◽  
Further Development

An electroactive polymer-ceramic hybrid actuation system (HYBAS) was recently developed. The HYBAS demonstrates significantly-enhanced electromechanical performance by utilizing advantages of cooperative contributions of the electromechanical responses of an electrostrictive copolymer and an electroactive single crystal. The hybrid actuation system provides not only a new type of device but also a concept to utilize different electroactive materials in a cooperative and efficient method for optimized electromechanical performance. In order to develop an effective procedure to optimize the performance of a hybrid actuation system (HYBAS), a theoretical model has been developed, based on the elastic and electromechanical properties of the materials utilized in the system and on the configuration of the device. The model also evaluates performance optimization as a function of geometric parameters, including the length of the HYBAS and the thickness ratios of the constituent components. The comparison between the model and the experimental results shows a good agreement and validates the model as an effective method for the further development of high performance actuating devices or systems for various applications.

An electroactive polymer-ceramic hybrid actuation system for enhanced electromechanical performance

2004 ◽  
Vol 85 (6) ◽  
pp. 1045-1047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Su ◽  
Tian-Bing Xu ◽  
Shujun Zhang ◽  
Thomas R. Shrout ◽  
Qiming Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electroactive Polymer ◽  
Actuation System ◽  
Electromechanical Performance ◽  
Hybrid Actuation

Performance Assessment and Actuator Design of a Flexible Tail Propulsor in an Artificial Alligator

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Philen ◽  
Wayne Neu
Keyword(s):  
Hydrodynamic Model ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Artificial Muscle ◽  
Electroactive Polymer ◽  
Flexible Tail ◽  
Actuation System ◽  
Resistive Forces ◽  
Flexible Matrix Composite ◽  
Actuator Design

The overall objective of this research is to develop analysis tools for determining actuator requirements and viable actuator technology for design of a flexible tail propulsor in an artificial alligator. A simple hydrodynamic model that includes both reactive and resistive forces along the tail is proposed and the calculated mean thrust agrees well with conventional estimates of drag. Using the hydrodynamic model forces as an input, studies are performed for a 1.5 m alligator having 5 antagonistic pairs of actuators distributed along the length of the tail. As a result of the large amplitude of the tail motion, large actuator forces and strains are required for an alligator swimming at speeds 0.3 to 1.8 body lengths/s. Several smart materials are considered for the actuation system, and preliminary analysis results indicate that the acrylic electroactive polymer and the flexible matrix composite actuators are potential artificial muscle technologies for the system.

scholarly journals Design and operating mode analysis of hybrid actuation system based on EHA/SHA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (13) ◽  
pp. 385-391
Author(s):  
Liu Zidong ◽  
Bai Zhiqiang ◽  
Xu Shuhan
Keyword(s):  
Operating Mode ◽  
Mode Analysis ◽  
Actuation System ◽  
Hybrid Actuation

Reliability Analysis of Hybrid Actuation Based on GSPN

2012 ◽  
Vol 430-432 ◽  
pp. 1914-1917
Author(s):  
Li Ming Yu ◽  
Shou Qiang Wei ◽  
Tian Tian Xing ◽  
Hong Liang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Petri Nets ◽  
System Reliability ◽  
Operating Mode ◽  
Stochastic Petri Nets ◽  
Hydraulic Actuator ◽  
Reliability Models ◽  
Operating Modes ◽  
Actuation System ◽  
Generalized Stochastic Petri Nets ◽  
Hybrid Actuation

Generalized stochastic Petri nets is adopted to develop the reliability models of two operating modes of the hybrid actuation system, which is composed of a SHA (Servo valve controlled Hydraulic Actuator), an EHA (Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator) and an EBHA (Electrical Back-up Hydrostatic Actuator).The dependability of hybrid actuation is got through the Markov chain which the Petri nets sate is isomorphic to and the Monte-Carlo simulation. Simulations are conducted to analyze influences of the operating mode and the fault coverage on system reliability of hybrid actuation system.

scholarly journals Implementation of a Hybrid Electro-Active Actuated Morphing Wing in Wind Tunnel

2017 ◽  
Vol 260 ◽  
pp. 85-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gurvan Jodin ◽  
Johannes Scheller ◽  
Eric Duhayon ◽  
Jean François Rouchon ◽  
Marianna Braza
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Aerodynamic Performance ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Morphing Wing ◽  
Wind Tunnel Experiments ◽  
Trailing Edge ◽  
Actuation System ◽  
Hybrid Actuation

Amongst current aircraft research topics, morphing wing is of great interest for improving the aerodynamic performance. A morphing wing prototype has been designed for wind tunnel experiments. The rear part of the wing - corresponding to the retracted flap - is actuated via a hybrid actuation system using both low frequency camber control and a high frequency vibrating trailing edge. The camber is modified via surface embedded shape memory alloys. The trailing edge vibrates thanks to piezoelectric macro-fiber composites. The actuated camber, amplitude and frequency ranges are characterized. To accurately control the camber, six independent shape memory alloy wires are controlled through nested closed-loops. A significant reduction in power consumption is possible via this control strategy. The effects on flow via morphing have been measured during wind tunnel experiments. This low scale mock-up aims to demonstrate the hybrid morphing concept, according to actuator capabilities point of view as well as aerodynamic performance.

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