Solid State Phenomena Vol. 164

Abstract: This paper presents investigation results of the influence of the supply voltage amplitude variation law on the efficiency of AC induction motor in variable-speed drive based on the frequency converter. It is demonstrated that the commonly employed linear and square voltage amplitude variation laws do not provide the highest efficiency of the AC induction motor. The corrected AC voltage amplitude variation dependences for different motor load torque, at which high efficiency of the motor supplied by the frequency converter is maintained, are proposed and discussed. Reported experimental study was performed on a special test bench.

Abstract: The paper proposes an algorithm for control of processes based on variable-speed drives with low acceleration and deceleration rate of the motor, which determines the dynamics of the whole control system. The results of investigation of the controller based on the proposed algorithm are presented and discussed. The controller provides good transient performance of the control system response in case when the drives with different motor acceleration and deceleration rates are used.

Abstract: This paper presents a novel microactuator driven by shape memory alloy (SMA). First, the helical spring-shaped SMA is fabricated from SMA wire (Ti50%-Ni45%-Cu5%) with one way shape memory effect and 0.6 mm in diameter. Subsequently, a compliant tube-type microactuator driven by helical spring-shaped SMA is developed. The performances of the helical spring-shaped SMA and the compliant tube-type microactuator, such as the response time, the recovery force and the surface temperature in terms of the driving currents, are investigated. The driving circuit system comprising a pulse width modulation (PWM) control circuit is used to drive the actuator. Experiments demonstrate that control of the SMA actuator using PWM effectively reduces the energy consumption and ensures a short cooling time to guarantee a high response time in actuating cycles. Finite element software (COSMOSWorks) is applied for the analysis of the compliant tube-type actuator, which aim is to demonstrate the agreement between the theoretical analysis and experiment as well as to improve the performance of the actuators.

Abstract: The article deals with description of design of sensor system for linear actuators. These constitute a part of a parallel kinematic machine based on a structure of a Stewart platform. The machine is intended for testing of bone implants in biomechanical and medical practice. The developed Stewart platform presents a mechatronic system. Hence the design of mechatronic systems known as a V-model was used. The system of sensors has been developed since the middle phase of the Stewart platform development.

Abstract: High-precision mass measurement equipment is required in some areas of science and technology. Physics, chemistry, pharmaceutics and high precision mechanics are common examples. In metrology, high-precision scales are used for verification and calibration of lower precision mass measurement equipment (weights and scales). Mass comparators are the most accurate mass measurement instruments available today. It is a special type of electronic scales designed to compare mass of two weights. They can be automatic or manual, with various measurement ranges and accuracy classes. This article discusses principles of operation of mass comparators and practice of high-precision mass measurement. There are special computer programs that can be used in conjunction with these instruments, which may significantly improve measurement accuracy (when mass comparator is controlled remotely) as well as simplify calculations and reporting procedures. This article describes one of these programs – ScalesNet32 – which can be used with mass comparators produced by Sartorius (Germany).

Abstract: A payload displacement in mobile cranes is performed via an adequate composition of working movements. Hoists are used for lifting and lowering of a payload. The following devices are used for displacement of a payload from initial point to another one: a mechanism for generation of crane slewing motion and a mechanism of reach variation. Displacement of heavy payloads by mobile cranes in some conditions can lead to a loss of stability. In this paper authors propose assessment of a stability surplus via: monitoring of values of stress forces of the supports on the ground, calculation of the vertical resultant force of these stress forces and determination of the acting point of the resultant force. The mathematical model of the control system (regulating chassis slewing motion) integrated in the intervention system of a jib reach is presented. Finally, some representative results of numerical simulations are provided.

Abstract: During start-up of hydrotronic system (hydraulic system with electric control) in low ambient temperatures a faulty operation may occur. The principles and conditions of safe operation of hydraulically (hydrotronically) driven machines and devices is essential for their designers and operators. For these reasons the author did a series of tests of hydraulic (hydrotronic) components and systems under thermal shock conditions (cooled-down components were supplied with hot working medium). In such conditions starting parameters of the selected hydrotronic components and systems, which secured safety of their operation, were determined. During start-up of a hydrotronic system under thermal shock conditions elements of hydraulic components warm up in a non-uniform way, due to varying material and shape properties. This causes change of clearances between the cooperating elements and may lead to faulty performance of hydraulic components and result in machine break-down. Heat transfer coefficients between oil and swilled element were determined and used for a calculation method developed by the author. The method enables to predict correct or incorrect operation of hydrotronic system.

Abstract: The paper presents the developed new electro-pneumatic control (pneumotronic) system for hydraulic fixed-displacement radial piston pump. Hydraulic fixed-displacement radial piston pump equipped with the proposed control system changes into hydrotronic variable-displacement radial piston pump. Pump flow rate control is realized by means of programmable logic controller, electro-pneumatic valves, pneumatic cylinders and a sensor.

Abstract: The purpose of the wok is to derive analytical expressions of spectral characteristics at electrical braking of linear induction motor with diverse number of poles as well as to provide results of calculations. The major task in the analysis of braking modes is to determine spectral characteristics of braking current, primary magnetic field and braking force. To this aim Maxwell equations were solved together with Fourier and Laplace integral transformations. The obtained results indicate that in addition to the main component of the magnetic field, when the space frequency is , in the process of braking there appears continuous spectrum of elementary components with the frequencies occupying the infinite sector from - to + . Due to that fact, during the process of energy conversion at the moment of braking, there participate positive – sequence, negative – sequence components and elementary components of the continuous spectrum, motionless in the space.