scholarly journals A New Self-Powered Sensor Using the Radial Field Piezoelectric Diaphragm in d33 Mode for Detecting Underwater Disturbances

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingxu Zhang ◽  
Xiaobiao Shan ◽  
Zhiyuan Shen ◽  
Tao Xie ◽  
Jianmin Miao
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Oscillatory Flow ◽  
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Impedance Spectrum ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Radial Field ◽  
External Power ◽  
Self Powered ◽  
Microfabrication Technology

This paper presents a new sensor based on a radial field bulk piezoelectric diaphragm to provide energy-efficient and high-performance situational sensing for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). This sensor is self-powered, does not need an external power supply, and works efficiently in d33 mode by using inter-circulating electrodes to release the radial in-plane poling. Finite element analysis was conducted to estimate the sensor behavior. Sensor prototypes were fabricated by microfabrication technology. The dynamic behaviors of the piezoelectric diaphragm were examined by the impedance spectrum. By imitating the underwater disturbance and generating the oscillatory flow velocities with a vibrating sphere, the performance of the sensor in detecting the oscillatory flow was tested. Experimental results show that the sensitivity of the sensor is up to 1.16 mV/(mm/s), and the detectable oscillatory flow velocity is as low as 4 mm/s. Further, this sensor can work well under a disturbance with low frequency. The present work provides a good application prospect for the underwater sensing of AUVs.

Analytical Modeling and Simulation of the Blocked Force and Large Deformation of Multifunctional Segmented Lithium Ion Battery Unimorph Actuator

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cody Gonzalez ◽  
Jun Ma ◽  
Mary Frecker ◽  
Christopher Rahn
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Battery ◽  
Large Deformation ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Bending Stiffness ◽  
State Of Charge ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
External Power Source ◽  
External Power ◽  
Self Powered ◽  
Spatially Varying

Abstract A self-powered, and self-actuating lithium ion battery (LIB) has the potential to achieve large deformation while still maintaining actuation force. The energy storage capability allows for continual actuation without an external power source once charged. Reshaping the actuator requires a nonuniform distribution of charge and/or bending stiffness. Spatially varying the state of charge and bending stiffness along the length of a segmented unimorph configuration have the effect of improving the tailorability of the deformed actuator. In this paper, an analytical model is developed to predict the actuation properties of the segmented unimorph beam to determine its usefulness as an actuator. The model predicts the free deflection, blocked deflection, and blocked force at the tip as a function of spatially varying state of charge and bending stiffness. The main contribution of the paper is the development of blocked deflection over the length of the segmented unimorph, which has not yet been considered in the literature. The model is verified using experimental data and commercial finite element analysis.

Parallel Computing for Tire Simulations

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Surendranath ◽  
M. Dunbar
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Turnaround Time ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Rolling Contact ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Parallel Solvers ◽  
Design Changes ◽  
Highly Nonlinear

Abstract Over the last few decades, finite element analysis has become an integral part of the overall tire design process. Engineers need to perform a number of different simulations to evaluate new designs and study the effect of proposed design changes. However, tires pose formidable simulation challenges due to the presence of highly nonlinear rubber compounds, embedded reinforcements, complex tread geometries, rolling contact, and large deformations. Accurate simulation requires careful consideration of these factors, resulting in the extensive turnaround time, often times prolonging the design cycle. Therefore, it is extremely critical to explore means to reduce the turnaround time while producing reliable results. Compute clusters have recently become a cost effective means to perform high performance computing (HPC). Distributed memory parallel solvers designed to take advantage of compute clusters have become increasingly popular. In this paper, we examine the use of HPC for various tire simulations and demonstrate how it can significantly reduce simulation turnaround time. Abaqus/Standard is used for routine tire simulations like footprint and steady state rolling. Abaqus/Explicit is used for transient rolling and hydroplaning simulations. The run times and scaling data corresponding to models of various sizes and complexity are presented.

scholarly journals High performance self-powered photodetector based on 1D Te-2D WS2 mixed-dimensional heterostructure

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lixiang Han ◽  
Mengmeng Yang ◽  
Peiting Wen ◽  
Wei Gao ◽  
nengjie huo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Van Der Waals ◽  
Sharp Interface ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
High Quality ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Self Powered

One dimensional (1D)-two dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdWs) mixed-dimensional heterostructures with advantages of atomically sharp interface, high quality and good compatibility have attracted tremendous attention in recent years. The...

High‐Performance Flexible Self‐Powered Photodetectors Utilizing Spontaneous Electron and Hole Separation in Quasi‐2D Halide Perovskites

Small ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 2100442
Author(s):  
Zhengxun Lai ◽  
You Meng ◽  
Qi Zhu ◽  
Fei Wang ◽  
Xiuming Bu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Halide Perovskites ◽  
Self Powered

scholarly journals Direct coherent multi-ink printing of fabric supercapacitors

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. eabd6978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingxin Zhao ◽  
Hongyu Lu ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Shixiong Yu ◽  
Oleksandr I. Malyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
System Integration ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
High Mass ◽  
Wearable Electronics ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Fabrication Procedure ◽  
Self Powered ◽  
Mechanical Devices

Coaxial fiber-shaped supercapacitors with short charge carrier diffusion paths are highly desirable as high-performance energy storage devices for wearable electronics. However, the traditional approaches based on the multistep fabrication processes for constructing the fiber-shaped energy device still encounter persistent restrictions in fabrication procedure, scalability, and mechanical durability. To overcome this critical challenge, an all-in-one coaxial fiber-shaped asymmetric supercapacitor (FASC) device is realized by a direct coherent multi-ink writing three-dimensional printing technology via designing the internal structure of the coaxial needles and regulating the rheological property and the feed rates of the multi-ink. Benefitting from the compact coaxial structure, the FASC device delivers a superior areal energy/power density at a high mass loading, and outstanding mechanical stability. As a conceptual exhibition for system integration, the FASC device is integrated with mechanical units and pressure sensor to realize high-performance self-powered mechanical devices and monitoring systems, respectively.

scholarly journals Self-Powered All-Inorganic Perovskite Photodetectors with Fast Response Speed

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Zhang ◽  
Shibin Li
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Solution Process ◽  
Response Speed ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Inorganic Perovskite ◽  
Perovskite Materials ◽  
Photoactive Materials ◽  
Self Powered ◽  
Solvent Processing

AbstractIn this manuscript, the inorganic perovskite CsPbI2Br and CsPbIBr2 are investigated as photoactive materials that offer higher stability than the organometal trihalide perovskite materials. The fabrication methods allow anti-solvent processing the CsPbIxBr3−x films, overcoming the poor film quality that always occur in a single-step solution process. The introduced diethyl ether in spin-coating process is demonstrated to be successful, and the effects of the anti-solvent on film quality are studied. The devices fabricated using the methods achieve high-performance, self-powered and the stabilized photodetectors show fast response speed. The results illustrate a great potential of all-inorganic CsPbIxBr3−x perovskites in visible photodetection and provide an effective way to achieve high performance devices with self-powered capability.

Accelerated testing of super lightweight UHPC waffle deck under heavy vehicle simulator

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 61-74
Author(s):  
Sahar Ghasemi ◽  
Amir Mirmiran ◽  
Yulin Xiao ◽  
Kevin Mackie
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Heavy Vehicle ◽  
Wheel Load ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Vehicle Simulator ◽  
Pavement Testing ◽  
Heavy Vehicle Simulator

A super lightweight deck can enhance load rating and functionality of a bridge, especially those identified as structurally deficient. This study was aimed to develop and experimentally validate a novel bridge deck as an ultra-lightweight low-profile waffle slab of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) with either carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) or high strength steel (HSS) reinforcement. The proposed system lends itself to accelerated bridge construction, rapid deck replacement in bridges with load restrictions, and bridge widening applications without the need to replace girders. Performance and failure modes of the proposed deck were initially assessed through extensive lab experiments and finite element analysis, which together confirmed that the proposed deck panel meets the AASHTO LRFD requirements. The proposed deck system is not susceptible to punching shear of its thin slab and fails in a rather ductile manner. To evaluate its long-term performance, the system was further tested under the dynamic impact of wheel load at the Accelerated Pavement Testing (APT) facility of the Florida Department of Transportation using a Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS).

scholarly journals Electromagnetic-Thermal Integration Design of Permanent Magnet Motor for Vehicles

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shijun Chen ◽  
Qi Zhang ◽  
Surong Huang
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Electromagnetic Properties ◽  
Permanent Magnet Motor ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Experiment Platform ◽  
Motor Design ◽  
Dimensional Parameters ◽  
Thermal Integration

To more efficiently design high performance vehicular permanent magnet motor, an electromagnetic-thermal integration design method is presented, which considers both the electromagnetic properties and the temperature rise of motor winding when determining the main dimensional parameters of the motor. Then a 48-slot and 8-pole vehicular permanent magnet motor is designed with this method. The thermomagnetic coupling design is simulated and validated on the basis of multiphysical domain on finite element analysis. Then the prototype is analyzed and tested on a newly built motor experiment platform. It is shown that the simulation results and experimental results are consistent, which validate the accuracy and effectiveness of the new design method. Also this method is proved to well improve the efficiency of permanent magnet motor design.

High performance self-powered CuZnS/GaN UV photodetectors with ultrahigh on/off ratio (3 × 108)

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (14) ◽  
pp. 4799-4807
Author(s):  
Yong Zhang ◽  
Weidong Song
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Bath Deposition ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Response Speed ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Uv Photodetector ◽  
Uv Photodetectors ◽  
Simple Chemical ◽  
Self Powered

P-CuZnS/n-GaN UV photodetector is prepared by a simple chemical bath deposition, showing excellent self-powered properties, including ultrahigh on/off ratio (3 × 108), fast response speed (0.14/40 ms) and large detectivity of 3 × 1013 Jones.

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