Optimization of a universal matchbox on an ultrasonic vibrating system

Li, X. , Meadows, A., Babitsky, V. and Parkin, R. (2014) Optimization of a universal matchbox on an ultrasonic vibrating system. Ultrasonics, 54(8), pp. 2193-2198. (doi: 10.1016/j.ultras.2014.06.001) (PMID:24953432)

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Abstract

The main scope of the article is to investigate the effect of ferrite cores gap in a universal matchbox on an ultrasonic vibrating system. A gapped transformer mechanism in a universal matchbox has been thoroughly studied. Characteristics of an ultrasonic vibrating system have been recorded such as mechanical vibrations, inductance, resonant frequencies, current and voltage levels as the gap of ferrite cores gradually increases. In addition, the phase difference between the supplied voltage and the current is also computed and displayed in a Lissajous curve in order to determine the optimal gap between two ferrite cores in the universal matchbox. Explanations supplement the experiment results.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Li, Dr Xuan
Authors: Li, X., Meadows, A., Babitsky, V., and Parkin, R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:Ultrasonics
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0041-624X
Published Online:11 June 2014

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