Power Optimisation for an Ultrasonic Penetrator in Granular Materials

Firstbrook, D. G. , Harkness, P. and Gao, Y. (2015) Power Optimisation for an Ultrasonic Penetrator in Granular Materials. In: AIAA Space 2015 Conference, Pasadena, CA, USA, 31 Aug - 2 Sept 2015, (doi: 10.2514/6.2015-4555)

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Abstract

The work undertaken in the paper investigates the power-saving capability of using direct ultrasonic vibration to facilitate sub-surface penetration through granular material. The results show that total power consumption of penetration can be reduced by 28%, with the greatest improvements occurring in higher density sands.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Firstbrook, David George and Harkness, Professor Patrick
Authors: Firstbrook, D. G., Harkness, P., and Gao, Y.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
608951Engineering and Physical Sciences Doctoral Training Grant 2012-16Mary Beth KneafseyEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/K503058/1VICE PRINCIPAL RESEARCH & ENTERPRISE