The turbine-induced forces and turbine-generated power are modeled using a recently developed actuator-disk model with rotation (ADM-R), which adopts blade element theory to calculate the lift and drag forces (that produce thrust, rotor shaft torque and power) based on the local simulated flow and the blade characteristics.
Initially, the myobundle was set to its baseline length using the motorized linear actuator.
The alignment was then optimized and maintained using the piezoelectric actuators.
In this paper, two size-dependent constituent equations for symmetrical/heterogeneous piezoelectric bimorph actuators are developed using the modified couple stress theory and the principle of minimum total potential energy.
Using recently developed pressure loading actuators (PLA), ramp and realistic fluctuating wind loads are applied to toe-nail connections which are typically used in wood-frame residential construction.
We have developed a soft actuator using the plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gel which has many positive characteristics, such as being soft and lightweight, having a stable actuation in the air with a high output, a notable response rate, a low power consumption and no noise.
Polythiophene derivatives have been used to develop molecular actuators to mimic natural muscles [ 18].
The developed prototype uses a single actuator in a float configuration, which allows the motor itself to act as a differential unit.
Using the proposed design, others can develop simple and easy-to-tune linear controllers for hydraulic actuator implementation, subsequently increasing the use and utility of hydraulic actuators.
An actuator system (gas-hydrate engine) using the dissociation and recombined continuous cycle of CO2 gas hydrate was developed.
