scholarly journals A Novel Design of Static Electrostatic Generator for High Voltage Low Power Applications Based on Electric Field Manipulation by Area Geometric Difference

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 802 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hosam Alharbi ◽  
Muhammad Khalid ◽  
Mohammad Abido
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Finite Difference Methods ◽  
Parallel Plates ◽  
Electrostatic Charges ◽  
Geometric Difference ◽  
Mechanical Methods ◽  
Electrostatic Generator ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Novel Design

An electrostatic generator is an electromechanical device that produces static charges at high voltage and low current. This technology is mature enough, as it has existed for many centuries. Nevertheless, the working principle of most of the commonly used electrostatic generators is still based on typical mechanical methods, which consequently makes them bulky and limits their controllability on the generated charges, e.g., Van de Graaff generator that uses the friction between two different materials to generate electrostatic charges. In this paper, a novel design of a static electrostatic generator (SEG) is presented based on a completely different idea compared to existing electrostatic generators, which offers several potential benefits. The idea originates from the study of a parallel plates capacitor—for instance, if a voltage is applied to two plates of a capacitor, then according to Gauss’s law, both of the plates must have an equal and opposite charge. Suppose one of the plates has a different geometry, with a shorter length than the other, then the number of the charges on both plates will not be equal. Thus, by manipulating the geometrical area of the device, a different number of charges will be generated on both metal conductors. Therefore, a different number of charges are generated on both conductors; hence, by connecting both conductor plates of the capacitance, excess charges will remain on the device. The proposed idea was assessed with computer simulations using finite element and finite difference methods for a variety of different scenarios to determine the optimal design of the proposed device. The device offers several advantages over traditional electrostatic generators, such as that it can generate either positive or negative charges by merely reversing the polarity of the DC source; additionally, it is very simple, lightweight, and easy to manufacture. In particular, the principal advantage of the proposed device is that it is a static one, and no mechanical movement is required to produce charges. Further, the design is general enough and scalable. The simulation results demonstrate the performance of the proposed device.

A Novel Design of the Device for Measuring Draw and Plug Forces

2012 ◽  
Vol 542-543 ◽  
pp. 1029-1032
Author(s):  
Ye Hu ◽  
Zhao Jun Yang ◽  
Ming Jun Xiang ◽  
Zi Chen Qiu ◽  
Chuan Gui Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Conversion ◽  
Memory Module ◽  
Novel Device ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Tool Shank ◽  
Novel Design

The purpose of this paper is to present a novel device for measuring draw and plug forces, which is composed chiefly of a pull stud, a top modified tool shank, a middle modified tool shank, a down modified tool shank, and an end cover. The modified tool shank structure is proposed, and the working principle of the device for measuring draw and plug forces is demonstrated. Also, the data conversion and memory module and the circuit principle are investigated.

scholarly journals High Step-up Coupled Inductor Inverters Based on qSBIs

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 3032 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongchen Liu ◽  
Xi Su ◽  
Junxiong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
High Voltage ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Duty Ratio ◽  
Voltage Gain ◽  
Passive Components ◽  
Steady State Analysis ◽  
High Voltage Gain ◽  
Voltage Stress ◽  
Working Principle

In this paper, two types of high step-up coupled inductor inverters based on qSBIs (quasi- switched boost inverters) are proposed. By applying the coupled inductor to the qSBIs, the voltage gain of the proposed inverter is regulated by turn ratio and duty ratio. Thus, a high voltage gain can be achieved without the circuits operating at the extreme duty cycle by choosing a suitable turn ratio of the coupled inductor. In addition, the proposed circuits have the characteristics of continuous input current and low voltage stress across the passive components. A boost unit can be added to the proposed inverters for further improvement of the voltage gain. In this paper, the working principle, steady state analysis, and the comparisons of the proposed inverter with other impedance-source inverters are described. A 200 W prototype was created and the experimental results confirm the correctness of the analysis in this paper.

Development of a Novel High Voltage Cable Head Positioner for Scribing and Cutting

2014 ◽  
Vol 568-570 ◽  
pp. 355-358
Author(s):  
Fu Yun Zhu ◽  
Zhi Hui Lu ◽  
Hong Jun Ni ◽  
Xing Xing Wang
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Measurement Accuracy ◽  
Measurement Range ◽  
Ring Structure ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
Working Principle

Principle of vernier caliper is a reference of the working principle of high voltage cable head positioner for scribing and cutting (HVCHPSC), considering the HVCHPSC is suitable for 35kV and below grade high voltage cable termination, the desired measurement range and position is 0-600mm and the measurement accuracy is 0.1mm of HVCHPSC are determined. According to the characteristics of production and installation process during 35kV and lower grade high voltage cable termination, identified the desired number of vernier on HVCHPSC is six, the required measuring span is 20mm. Designed and produced HVCHPSC, mainly constructed of a set of main scale and six sets of deputy ruler, each of which have a snap ring structure match with high voltage cable. Tests proved that the tool is easy to use, precise in positioning, well in performance.

scholarly journals Investigation of an Autofocusing Method for Visible Aerial Cameras Based on Image Processing Techniques

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Zhichao Chen ◽  
Tao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Image Processing Techniques ◽  
Accuracy Requirement ◽  
Aerospace Applications ◽  
Evaluation Functions ◽  
Focus Depth ◽  
Practical Engineering ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
Novel Design

In order to realize the autofocusing in aerial camera, an autofocusing system is established and its characteristics such as working principle and optical-mechanical structure and focus evaluation function are investigated. The reason for defocusing in aviation camera is analyzed and several autofocusing methods along with appropriate focus evaluation functions are introduced based on the image processing techniques. The proposed autofocusing system is designed and implemented using two CMOS detectors. The experiment results showed that the proposed method met the aviation camera focusing accuracy requirement, and a maximum focusing error of less than half of the focus depth is achieved. The system designed in this paper can find the optical imaging focal plane in real-time; as such, this novel design has great potential in practical engineering, especially aerospace applications.

scholarly journals A Decoupling Design with T-Shape Structure for the Aluminum Nitride Gyroscope

Micromachines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 244
Author(s):  
Yang ◽  
Si ◽  
Han ◽  
Zhang ◽  
Ning ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Nitride ◽  
Microelectromechanical Systems ◽  
Sense Mode ◽  
Drive Mode ◽  
Aln Film ◽  
Shape Structure ◽  
Mems Gyroscopes ◽  
Sense Electrode ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Novel Design

This paper reports a novel design for the decoupling of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) gyroscopes. The MEMS gyroscope is based on piezoelectric aluminum nitride (AlN) film, and the main structure is a mass hung by T-shape beams. A pair of parallel drive electrodes are symmetrically placed on the surface of the vertical bar for driving the oscillating mass. A serpentine sense electrode is placed on the lateral bar. When the gyroscope is oscillating in drive mode, charges with equal quantity and opposite sign will be polarized and distributed symmetrically along the lateral bar. These charges neutralize each other at the sense electrode. Therefore, no coupling signals can be detected from the sense electrode. This design can realize the decoupling between the drive mode and sense mode. In this work, the T-shape decoupled structure was designed as the key component of an AlN piezoelectric gyroscope and the whole structure was simulated by COMSOL Multiphysics 5.2a. The working principle of the decoupling is described in detail. Electrical properties were characterized by the dynamic signal analyzer. According to the test results, the drive mode and the sense mode are decoupled. The coefficient of orthogonal coupling is 1.55%.

Some Features of an Electrostatic Generator and Ion Source for High Voltage Research

1939 ◽  
Vol 56 (11) ◽  
pp. 1098-1104 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. A. Getting ◽  
J. B. Fisk ◽  
H. G. Vogt
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Ion Source ◽  
Electrostatic Generator

Development and Current Status of Multi-Level Converter

2012 ◽  
Vol 201-202 ◽  
pp. 95-98
Author(s):  
Yan Xie ◽  
Bo Chao Chen ◽  
Yao Jun Chen
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
High Power ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
High Power Field ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Converter Topologies ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Level Converter

The multi-level converter is one of the focuses in the current high-voltage high-power field of power conversion, and is found widely application in high power drive system. It generated so far for nearly three decades of history. During this period a large number of multi-level topology appeared, there are three most commonly used, which are diode clamped, capacitor and cascaded H-bridge. In this paper, the development of the multi-level converter is reviewed. The structure of three multi-level converter topologies are given, and then their advantages and disadvantages are given by analyzing and comparing their characteristics. Finally, a new modular multi-level converter (MMC) is introduced which is one of research focus of multi-level converter field at present. Its structure and working principle are described in detail. Multi-level converters will continue to be developed to meet the demand of high-voltage and high power applications.

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