Simulation and optimisation of a piezo-compressor

Simulation and optimisation of a piezo-compressor

A new compressor is proposed based on an idea of replacing the conventional electric motor and the crank mechanisms in a reciprocating compressor with a piezo-actuator. This new compressor is called piezo-compressor. It has a simpler structure and fewer moving parts as compared with the conventiona...

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Main Author: Wei, Xiaojin.
Other Authors: Ooi, Kim Tiow
Format: Theses and Dissertations
Language:English
Published: 2008
Subjects:
DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Fluid mechanics
DRNTU::Engineering::Computer science and engineering::Computing methodologies::Simulation and modeling
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/13436
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:A new compressor is proposed based on an idea of replacing the conventional electric motor and the crank mechanisms in a reciprocating compressor with a piezo-actuator. This new compressor is called piezo-compressor. It has a simpler structure and fewer moving parts as compared with the conventional reciprocating compressor. The piston of the compressor moves with reciprocating action but the compressor is free from the crank mechanisms and thus it is expected to have less friction loss.

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