Abstract
In this article, we report a new particle-excitation flow control valve. The purpose of this study is the development of a particle-excitation flow control valve that can precisely control pneumatic cylinders. We have reported this flow control valve principle. The valve, driven by a PZT vibrator, has a simple lightweight structure with large flow rate. We report the relationship between the orifice arrangement and flow rate characteristics of the valve. We have designed a new prototype for the purpose of high controllability. We have measured flow-rate characteristics and confirmed the conditions necessary for continuous adjustment of flow quantity. The control valve works successfully to realize a change in flow rate.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 283-291 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Sensors and Actuators, A: Physical |
| Volume | 171 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2011 |
Keywords
- Flow control valve
- PZT
- Pneumatic valve
- Pnumatic actuator
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Instrumentation
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering