Preliminary results on the fatigue life characterization of a styrenic dielectric elastomer (Conference Presentation)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Chen ◽  
Rocco Vertechy ◽  
Marco Fontana
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Dielectric Elastomer ◽  
Preliminary Results

Fabrication and characterization of linear motion dielectric elastomer actuators

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Young Jung ◽  
Nguyen Huu Chuc ◽  
Jung Woo Kim ◽  
Ig Mo Koo ◽  
Kwang Mok Jung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Elastomer ◽  
Linear Motion ◽  
Dielectric Elastomer Actuators ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization

Experimental Characterization of a Circular Diaphragm Dielectric Elastomer Generator

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Righi ◽  
Rocco Vertechy ◽  
Marco Fontana
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Dielectric Elastomer ◽  
Experimental Characterization ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
High Voltage Direct Current ◽  
Wave Energy Converters ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Dynamic Performances ◽  
Circular Diaphragm

Inflated Circular Diaphragm Dielectric Elastomer Generators (CD-DEGs) are a special embodiment of polymeric transducer that can be used to convert pneumatic energy into high-voltage direct-current electricity. Potential application of CD-DEGs is as power take-off system for wave energy converters that are based on the oscillating water column principle. Optimal usage of CD-DEGs requires the adequate knowledge of their dynamic electro-mechanical response. This paper presents a test-rig for the experimental study of the dynamic response of CD-DEGs under different programmable electro-mechanical loading conditions. Experimental results acquired on the test-rig are also presented, which highlight the dynamic performances of CD-DEGs that are based on acrylic elastomer membranes and carbon conductive grease electrodes.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document