Minimizing the excitation of parasitic modes of vibration in slender power ultrasonic devices

Mathieson, A. and Lucas, M. (2015) Minimizing the excitation of parasitic modes of vibration in slender power ultrasonic devices. Physics Procedia, 63, pp. 42-46. (doi: 10.1016/j.phpro.2015.03.007)

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Abstract

The design of slender power ultrasonic devices can often be challenging due to the excitation of parasitic modes of vibration during operation. The excitation of these modes is known to manifest from behaviors such as modal coupling which if not controlled or designed out of the system can, under operational conditions, lead to poor device performance and device failure. However, a report published by the authors has indicted that the excitation of these modes of vibration could be minimized through device design, specifically careful location of the piezoceramic stack. This paper illustrates that it is possible, through piezoceramic stack position, to minimize modal coupling between a parasitic mode and the tuned longitudinal mode of vibration for slender ultrasonic devices.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Lucas, Professor Margaret and Mathieson, Dr Andrew
Authors: Mathieson, A., and Lucas, M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:Physics Procedia
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:1875-3892
Published Online:23 April 2015
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 The Authors
First Published:First published in Physics Procedia 63: 42-46
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
610721Ultrasonic Needles based on Mn-doped Ternary PiezocrystalsMargaret LucasEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/K020013/1ENG - ENGINEERING SYSTEMS POWER & ENERGY