COUPLED FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF A PIEZO-CERAMIC FORCE TRANSDUCER

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-181
Author(s):  
Behrouz Shiari ◽  
Peter M. Wild
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Frequency Response ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Force Transducer ◽  
Sensing Element ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Transducer Design ◽  
Flat Frequency Response ◽  
Good Agreement

The coupled finite element method is used to design a novel miniaturized piezoelectric force transducer for the pulp refiners. The analysis focuses on a proposed transducer design using commercially available piezoelectric sensing element and a steel assembled housing. The software ANSYS was used to create a finite element model in order to improve transducer electromechanical behaviour. The primary goal of modeling is to design a transducer with a frequency response higher than a lab-scale refiner. Thus, modal and harmonic responses of the transducer model are studied. A coupled electromechanical model is used for prediction the output of the transducer. In order to enhance the performance of the transducer, the design is studied with respect to output magnitude and a flat frequency response. The modeling results are used for fabrication a prototype force transducer. The experimental results showed good agreement with the modeling.

Analysis of Hydroelectric Unit’s Upper Bracket Based on Test and FEM

2014 ◽  
Vol 721 ◽  
pp. 131-134
Author(s):  
Mi Mi Xia ◽  
Yong Gang Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Ansys Software ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Hydroelectric Unit ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Strain Rosette ◽  
The Finite Element Model

To research the load upper bracket of Francis hydroelectric unit, then established the finite-element model, and analyzed the structure stress of 7 operating condition points with the ANSYS software. By the strain rosette test, acquired the data of stress-strain in the area of stress concentration of the upper bracket. The inaccuracy was considered below 5% by analyzing the contradistinction between the finite-element analysis and the test, and match the engineering precision and the test was reliable. The finite-element method could be used to judge the stress of the upper bracket, and it could provide reference for the Structural optimization and improvement too.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF SAW BLADE NATURAL FREQUENCIES AND CRITICAL SPEEDS USING CSAW AND FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Poirier ◽  
P. Radziszewski
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Saw Blade ◽  
Circular Saws ◽  
The Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Method

The natural frequencies of circular saws limit the operating speeds of the saws. Current industry methods of increasing natural frequency include pretensioning, where plastic deformation is induced into the saw. To better model the saw, the finite element model is compared to current software for steel saws; C-SAW, a software program that calculates frequencies for stiffened circular saws. Using C-SAW and the finite element method the results are compared and the finite element method is validated for steel saws.

A Study Effect of Shooting 2 Balls in a Ball Swaging Process on Gram Load Parameter Using Finite Element Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 1061-1062 ◽  
pp. 421-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panupich Kheunkhieo ◽  
Kiatfa Tangchaichit
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Radial Direction ◽  
Base Plate ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Load Parameter ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Main Component

The purposes of this research are to explore the baseplate and actuator arm deformation which effect to the gram load which occur in the ball swaging process, the main component determining quality of assembly the head stack assembly with the actuator arm. By shooting a ball though the base plate, the component located on the head stack assembly, the base plate plastic deformation takes place and it in expand in radial direction. The base plate then adjoins with the actuator arm. Using the finite element method to reproduce the ball swaging process, we repeated to study effect of the swage press clamp and velocity. The study done by creating the three dimensionals finite element model to analyze and explain characteristics of the baseplate and actuator arm deformation which effect to gram load which effect to the ball swaging process.

Modeling and Simulation of High Speed Intermittent Cutting Based on the Finite Element Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 683 ◽  
pp. 556-559
Author(s):  
Bin Bin Jiao ◽  
Fu Sheng Yu ◽  
Yun Jiang Li ◽  
Rong Lu Zhang ◽  
Gui Lin Du ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Field ◽  
Cutting Force ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Periodic Variation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Intermittent Cutting ◽  
Element Method

In order to study the distribution of the stress field in the high-speed intermittent cutting process, finite element model of high-speed intermittent cutting is established. Exponential material model of the constitutive equation and adaptive grid technology are applied in the finite element analysis software AdvantEdge. The material processing is simulated under certain cutting conditions with FEM ( Finite Element Method ) and the distribution of cutting force, stress field, and temperature field are received. A periodic variation to the cutting force and temperature is showed in the simulation of high-speed intermittent cutting. Highest value of the milling temperature appears in front contacting area of the knife -the chip.and maximum stress occurs at the tip of tool or the vicinity of the main cutting edge. The analysis of stress and strain fields in-depth is of great significance to improve tool design and durability of tool.

An assessment of the Sachs method for measuring residual stresses in cold worked fastener holes

1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
D J Smith ◽  
C G C Poussard ◽  
M J Pavier
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Cold Working ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Working Process ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Cold Worked ◽  
Good Agreement

Measurements of residual stresses in 6 mm thick aluminium alloy 2024 plates containing 4 per cent cold worked fastener are made using the Sachs method. The measurements are made on discs extracted from the plates. The measured tangential residual stress distribution adjacent to the hole edge are found to be affected by the disc diameter. The measured residual stresses are also in good agreement with averaged through-thickness predictions of residual stresses from an axisymmetric finite element (FE) model of the cold working process. A finite element analysis is also conducted to simulate disc extraction and then the Sachs method. The measured FE residual stresses from the Sachs simulation are found to be in good agreement with the averaged through-thickness predicted residual stresses. The Sachs simulation was not able to reproduce the detailed near-surface residual stresses found from the finite element model of the cold working process.

A Discussion about Finite Element Analysis of Aircraft Wing Structure

2012 ◽  
Vol 532-533 ◽  
pp. 427-430
Author(s):  
Wei Tao Zhao ◽  
Tian Jun Yu ◽  
Yi Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Aircraft Design ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Aircraft Wing ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Actual Structure ◽  
Shear Plate ◽  
Wing Structure ◽  
Lifting Surfaces

One of the most significant components of aircraft design is the wing, the wings are the main lifting surfaces that support the airplane in flight. The structures of wings must have enough strength and rigidity to ensure the safe of the aircraft. Usually, the displacements of the structures are calculated by using finite element method. But it is very difficult to select a reasonable finite element model to approximate the actual structure. In this study, two models are adopted to calculate the displacements of the wing structure. The first is a model of rod and shear plate, the second is a model of beam and shell. The disadvantages and advantages of two models are discussed. As seen from the comparison with the test date, two models proposed are both feasible to analyze the wing structure.

Finite Element Analysis on Stability for Elastic-Jumping Membrane

2011 ◽  
Vol 287-290 ◽  
pp. 717-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Ting Wu ◽  
Shun Jiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Critical Load ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Structure Parameter ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Optimizing Design ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
The Stability

In order to increase the designing precision and study the main factors influencing the stability of metal elastic-jumping membrane, a set of experimental equipments have been designed to test the stability of metal elastic-jumping membrane. The laws of influencing the stability of elastic-jumping membrane were studies by changing the thickness, high, radius etc structure parameter. It shows that the increasing of high and thickness can enhance the distortion rigidity of metal elastic-jumping membrane, result in the increase of critical load at losing stability; the increasing of diameter can reduce the distortion rigidity of metal elastic-jumping membrane, result in the decrease of critical load at losing stability. At the same time, the correctness of finite element model was confirmed, and the basis was established for finite element method applying in optimizing design of metal elastic-jumping membrane.

Finite Element Analysis of Hydraulic Clipping Machine Shear Platform Dased on ANSYS

2014 ◽  
Vol 945-949 ◽  
pp. 190-193
Author(s):  
Hai Lin Wang ◽  
Yi Hua Sun ◽  
Ming Bo Li ◽  
Gao Lin ◽  
Yun Qi Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Elastic Strain ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress

Q43Y-85D type crocodile hydraulic clipping machine was taken as research object to optimization design. A finite element model for clipping machine was built using shell unit as fundamental unit. ANSYS12.0 finite element method was used to analyze the deformation and stress distribution of the shear platform model of hydraulic clipping machine. The result showed that the maximum equivalent stress at the dangerous area was 368.162 MPa and the maximum elastic strain was 0.1814×10-2 mm. After the structural optimization design, it was found that the maximum equivalent stress decreased to 186.238 MPa which did not exceed the material’s yield limitation 215 MPa and the maximum elastic strain decreased to 0.919×10-3 mm which satisfied the requirement of stiffness.

Improvement of the Dynamic Behavior of a Fan Using Finite Element Method

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioan Parausanu ◽  
Stefan Sorohan ◽  
Horia Gheorghiu ◽  
Anton Hadar ◽  
Dumitru I. Caruntu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Dynamic Analysis ◽  
Frequency Response ◽  
Response Spectrum ◽  
Design Solution ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Main Components

The first part of this article presents a dynamic analysis of the fan of a generator connected by rigid coupling to a diesel engine. The purpose of this analysis is to correlate the main components of the fan’s frequency response spectrum with the ones of the excitation source, i.e., the diesel engine. The second part describes a finite element analysis of the fan in order to find the best design solution.

Comparison of Bending Stress of a Helical Gear for Different Materials and Modules Using AGMA Standards in FEA

2013 ◽  
Vol 376 ◽  
pp. 423-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Prabhakaran ◽  
S. Ramachandran
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Power Transmission ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Helical Gears ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Element Method

Gearing is one of the most critical components in mechanical power transmission systems.. This paper explains about the comparison of the geometry of Helical gears for two different modules by modeling and mathematical equations, load distribution at various positions of the contact line and the stress analysis of Helical gears using three-dimensional finite element method. The bending stresses were examined using three-dimensional finite element model.. These stresses of different modules obtained from the finite element analysis were compared and the considerable reduction of weight occurred was found and also the values are compared with the theoretical values. Both results agree very well. This indicates that the finite element method model is accurate.

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