scholarly journals On the maximum damping performance of piezoelectric switching techniques

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 717-728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Neubauer ◽  
Xu Han ◽  
Jörg Wallaschek
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Beam Test ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Optimal Tuning ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Standard Linear ◽  
Theoretical Results ◽  
Good Agreement

Synchronized switch damping on inductor offers a high damping performance in a broad frequency range. It consists of an inductor and resistor in a serial configuration, which are connected and disconnected from the piezoceramics in an alternating manner by a switch. When the switch is triggered by the vibration itself, it adapts to different excitation frequencies especially in the low frequency range. This article presents a detailed study of the damping performance of the synchronized switch damping on inductor technique. Calculations are performed in a normalized way. The optimal tuning of synchronized switch damping on inductor network parameters is derived, and the corresponding maximum damping performance is obtained. The results are further compared to standard linear inductance–resistance networks. For a validation of the theoretical results, measurements on a clamped beam test rig are performed. Therefore, the synchronized switch damping on inductor circuit is realized as a synthetic impedance in a DSpace environment. The measurement results are in good agreement with the theoretical calculations.

scholarly journals Using Waveguides to Model the Dynamic Stiffness of Pre-Compressed Natural Rubber Vibration Isolators

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1703
Author(s):  
Michael Coja ◽  
Leif Kari
Keyword(s):  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Wide Frequency Range ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Standard Linear Solid ◽  
Standard Linear ◽  
Frequency Magnitude ◽  
Good Agreement

A waveguide model for a pre-compressed cylindrical natural rubber vibration isolator is developed within a wide frequency range—20 to 2000 Hz—and for a wide pre-compression domain—from vanishing to the maximum in service, that is 20%. The problems of simultaneously modeling the pre-compression and frequency dependence are solved by applying a transformation of the pre-compressed isolator into a globally equivalent linearized, homogeneous, and isotropic form, thereby reducing the original, mathematically arduous, and complex problem into a vastly simpler assignment while using a straightforward waveguide approach to satisfy the boundary conditions by mode-matching. A fractional standard linear solid is applied as the visco-elastic natural rubber model while using a Mittag–Leffler function as the stress relaxation function. The dynamic stiffness is found to depend strongly on the frequency and pre-compression. The former is resulting in resonance phenomena such as peaks and troughs, while the latter exhibits a low-frequency magnitude stiffness increase in addition to peak and trough shifts with increased pre-compressions. Good agreement with nonlinear finite element results is obtained for the considered frequency and pre-compression range in contrast to the results of standard waveguide approaches.

scholarly journals Design of Broadband Compact Canonical Triple-Sleeve Antenna Operating in UHF Band

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 291-298
Author(s):  
Chandana SaiRam ◽  
Damera Vakula ◽  
Mada Chakravarthy
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Communication ◽  
Instantaneous Frequency ◽  
Dipole Antenna ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Broadband Antenna ◽  
Operating Frequency Range ◽  
Half Wave ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Antenna Configuration ◽  
Good Agreement

In this paper, a novel compact broadband antenna at UHF frequencies is presented with canonical shapes. Hemispherical, conical and cylindrical shapes have all been considered for antenna configuration. The designed antenna provides an instantaneous frequency range from 370 to 5,000 MHz with omnidirectional characteristics. The antenna was simulated in CST Microwave Studio, fabricated and evaluated; the results are presented. The simulated and measurement results are in good agreement. The antenna has voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) ≤ 1.9:1 in 400–570 MHz, 2,530–3,740 MHz and 4,180–4,620 MHz; it has VSWR ≤ 3:1 over the operating frequency range 370–5,000 MHz and the measured gain varies from -0.6 to 4.5 dBi over the frequency band. The concept of canonical-shaped antenna elements and the incorporation of triple sleeves resulted in a reduction of the length of the antenna by 62% compared to the length of a half-wave dipole antenna designed at the lowest frequency. The antenna can be used for trans-receiving applications in wireless communication.

scholarly journals Investigation of intracochlear dual actuator stimulation in a scaled test rig

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-122
Author(s):  
Wouter J. van Drunen ◽  
Sarra Kacha Lachheb ◽  
Anatoly Glukhovskoy ◽  
Jens Twiefel ◽  
Marc C. Wurz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Frequency ◽  
Acoustic Stimulation ◽  
Residual Hearing ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Profound Hearing Loss ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Electric Acoustic Stimulation ◽  
Single Implant

AbstractFor patients suffering from profound hearing loss or deafness still having respectable residual hearing in the low frequency range, the combination of a hearing aid with a cochlear implant results in the best quality of hearing perception (EAS – electric acoustic stimulation). In order to optimize EAS, ongoing research focusses on the integration of these stimuli in a single implant device. Within this study, the performance of piezoelectric actuators, particularly the dual actuator stimulation, in a scaled uncoiled test rig was investigated.

Ultra-wideband elliptical patch antenna for microwave imaging of wood

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 948-966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tale Saeidi ◽  
Idris Ismail ◽  
Wong Peng Wen ◽  
Adam R. H. Alhawari
Keyword(s):  
Low Frequency ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Microwave Imaging ◽  
Ultra Wideband ◽  
Uniform Illumination ◽  
Elliptical Shape ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Strip Loading ◽  
Good Agreement

AbstractThis paper presents the design of an elliptical shape ultra-wide band antenna for imaging of wood. The antenna is constructed comprising an elliptical shape of patch loaded by a stub to resonate at lower bands, strip loading at the back, and chamfered ground. Despite having miniaturized dimensions of 20 mm × 20 mm, the proposed antenna shows better results compared to recent studies. The simulation results depict a good ultra-wide bandwidth from 2.68 to 16 GHz, and 18.2–20 GHz. Besides, the proposed antenna has two low-frequency bands at 0.89–0.92 and 1.52–1.62 GHz, maximum gain of 5.48 dB, and maximum directivity of 6.9 dBi. The measurement outcomes are performed in air, plywood, and high-density wood and show a good agreement with the simulated results done using electromagnetic simulator CST. In addition to that, the measurement results of S-parameters, transmitted and received signals show a good agreement with the simulated results. Besides, the measured results illustrate a good isolation and uniform illumination among arrays as well as the received signals' shapes do not change in different environments, but only the amplitude. Hence, the proposed antenna seems to be adequate for microwave imaging of wood.

Absolutmessung der kontinuierlichen Strahlung des Heliums im Lichtbogen von λ = 109 bis 540 nm / Measurement of the Helium Continuum Radiation from λ = 109 to 540 nm in an Arc Plasma

1980 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 808-819 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Thoma
Keyword(s):  
Energy Balance ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Continuum Emission ◽  
Kinetic Temperature ◽  
Arc Plasma ◽  
Plasma Parameters ◽  
Continuum Radiation ◽  
Theoretical Results ◽  
Helium Emission ◽  
Good Agreement

Abstract Absolute helium emission coefficients have been measured from 540 nm down to 109 nm in the near vuv. The radiation originates from the axis of a cylindrical He-arc of 2 mm ∅ at one atmosphere with electron temperatures between 25000 K and 26500 K. The electron densities range from 3.0 · 1016 cm-3 to 4.0 · 1016 cm-3 and have been determined independently from other plasma parameters by means of line shape measurements. The density of atoms and their kinetic temperature have been calculated from the energy balance of the electrons and Dalton's law. Comparison of the measured helium continuum emission coefficients with theoretical calculations in the wavelength range from 540 nm to 400 nm shows that, in this experiment, the radiation due to bremsstrahlung in the field of atoms must not be neglected. Taking into account this contribution very good agreement with theoretical calculations over the whole investigated spectral range from 540 nm down to 109 nm has been found. Thus the present experiment confirms the theoretical results for the photoionisation coefficients from the n = 2 and n = 3 levels. On the basis of these results the helium continuum radiation may be used for calibration purposes, which is of particular interest in the vuv.

Collision–induced absorption in gaseous methane at low temperatures

1986 ◽  
Vol 64 (7) ◽  
pp. 763-767 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. R. Dagg ◽  
A. Anderson ◽  
S. Yan ◽  
W. Smith ◽  
C. G. Joslin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Frequency Region ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Induced Absorption ◽  
Good Agreement

A recently developed theory for collision-induced absorption in methane is compared with experimental results over a wider spectral range and at lower temperatures than previously reported. The present experimental results covering the frequency range below 400 cm−1 exhibit good agreement with other recently published data. The theory shows excellent agreement with experiment in the low-frequency region below approximately 200 cm−1 but underestimates the experimental data somewhat at higher frequencies. Possible theoretical reasons for this discrepancy are given. The theory represents a simple method of obtaining a good estimate of the collision-induced absorption spectra of methane in this frequency region and for extrapolating to lower temperatures for which experimentation is not feasible. In addition, the moments α1 and γ1are compared with earlier determinations and indicate good agreement with the previously obtained values for the octupole and hexadecapole moments of methane.

Rectilinear low-frequency shear of homogeneously aligned nematic liquid crystals

1993 ◽  
Vol 441 (1913) ◽  
pp. 559-573 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Liquid Crystal ◽  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
The Other ◽  
Critical Amplitude ◽  
Linear Shear ◽  
Theoretical Results ◽  
Good Agreement

A thin film of nematic liquid crystal (ZLI 1085) is sandwiched between two horizontally mounted glass blocks, whose faces have been treated to align the molecules of the liquid parallel to the plane of the blocks. By moving one block relative to the other in its own plane, the liquid crystal is subjected to an oscillatory linear shear. Above a certain frequency-dependent amplitude, mechanical Williams domains of alternating bright and dark stripes are observed perpendicular to the direction of shear. A theoretical analysis of this phenomenon is carried out to provide predictions for both the thickness of the stripes and the critical amplitude as a function of frequency. Good agreement is found between the experimental and theoretical results.

scholarly journals A Low-Profile Antenna Based on Single-Layer Metasurface for Ku-Band Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Yadgar I. Abdulkarim ◽  
Halgurd N. Awl ◽  
Fahmi F. Muhammadsharif ◽  
Muharrem Karaaslan ◽  
Rashad H. Mahmud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Satellite Communications ◽  
Antenna Gain ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Low Profile ◽  
Operating Frequency Range ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Ku Band

Improvement in the antenna gain is usually achieved at the expense of bandwidth and vice versa. This is where the realization of this enhancement can be made through compromising the antenna profile. In this work, we propose a new design of incorporating periodic metasurface array to enhance the bandwidth and gain while keeping the antenna to a low-profile scheme. The proposed antenna was simulated and fabricated in order to validate the results in the operating frequency range from 10 MHz to 43.5 GHz. Computer simulation technology (CST) microwave studio software was used to design and simulate the proposed antenna, while LPKF prototyping PCB machine was utilized to fabricate the antenna. Results showed that the antenna generated a gain and bandwidth of 14.2 dB and 2.13 GHz, respectively. Following the good agreement between the numerical and measurement results, it is believed that the proposed antenna can be potentially attractive for the application of satellite communications in Ku-band electromagnetic wave.

Research on Normal Motion of Specimen of Ultrasonic Feeding

2012 ◽  
Vol 433-440 ◽  
pp. 3826-3830
Author(s):  
Liang Li ◽  
Mian Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Contact Force ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Contact Process ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Normal Velocity ◽  
Normal Contact ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamical ◽  
Normal Contact Force ◽  
Theoretical Results ◽  
Good Agreement

In this paper, a micro structural model is applied to study the normal contact process of the specimen of the ultrasonic feeding. Firstly, the normal velocity of the specimen with the actuation of the oscillator is calculated by solving the nonlinear dynamical equation of the specimen. The theoretical results of the normal velocity are in good agreement with the experimental results under the same conditions. The theoretical results indicate that for the low frequency of the oscillator, at most time, the normal contact force is zero, whereas for the high frequency the normal contact force is periodical. In addition, the theoretical results also indicate the contact time between specimen and the oscillator in a period decreases with the increasing amplitude of the oscillator.

THEORETICAL CALCULATIONS ON α-DECAY HALF-LIVES BY THE DENSITY-DEPENDENT CLUSTER MODEL

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (27n30) ◽  
pp. 2597-2603
Author(s):  
ZHONGZHOU REN ◽  
CHANG XU
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Model ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Light Nuclei ◽  
Α Decay ◽  
Density Dependent ◽  
Theoretical Results ◽  
Good Agreement

The theoretical calculations of α-decay half-lives for three kinds of α-emitters (even-even, even-odd, odd-odd nuclei) are systematically reviewed within the framework of the density-dependent cluster model (DDCM). The half-lives of three typical α-emitters (8 Be , 212 Po , and 270 Ds ) are discussed in detail. The good agreement between experimental and theoretical results shows that DDCM is applicable in the whole mass table from very light nuclei to heavy and superheavy ones.

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