Abstract:
The paper presents the development of a mechanical actuator using a shape memory alloy with a cooling system based on the thermoelectric effect (Seebeck–Peltier effect). Such a method has the advantage of reduced weight and requires a simpler control strategy as compared to other forced cooling systems. A complete mathematical model of the actuator was derived, and an experimental prototype was implemented. Several experiments are used to validate the model and to identify all parameters. A robust and nonlinear controller, based on sliding-mode theory, was derived and implemented. Experiments were used to evaluate the actuator closed-loop performance, stability, and robustness properties. The results showed that the proposed cooling system and controller are able to improve the dynamic response of the actuator.
Reference:
ROMANO, Roberto; TANNURI, Eduardo Aoun. Modeling, control and experimental validation of a novel actuator based on shape memory alloys. Mechatronics, v.19, n.7, p. 1169–1177, 2009.
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0957415809000592
The paper presents the development of a mechanical actuator using a shape memory alloy with a cooling system based on the thermoelectric effect (Seebeck–Peltier effect). Such a method has the advantage of reduced weight and requires a simpler control strategy as compared to other forced cooling systems. A complete mathematical model of the actuator was derived, and an experimental prototype was implemented. Several experiments are used to validate the model and to identify all parameters. A robust and nonlinear controller, based on sliding-mode theory, was derived and implemented. Experiments were used to evaluate the actuator closed-loop performance, stability, and robustness properties. The results showed that the proposed cooling system and controller are able to improve the dynamic response of the actuator.
Reference:
ROMANO, Roberto; TANNURI, Eduardo Aoun. Modeling, control and experimental validation of a novel actuator based on shape memory alloys. Mechatronics, v.19, n.7, p. 1169–1177, 2009.
Access to the summary of the article in site ScienceDirect:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0957415809000592
