Research on the Mechanics of a Novel Pulsed Micro-Injection System

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Aiming at the inadequacies of the existing liquid injection mechanism, a novel pulsed micro-injection technology based on an amplification piezoelectric actuator (APA) was presented. The mechanics of the micro-injection was investigated. The theoretical model among the parameters of flow velocity, orifice’s dimension, amplitude and rising time of the pulsed signal was established. A micro-injection experimental system was established. The injection pressure out of the orifice was measured. Results show this novel micro-injection technology is feasible, and future development of the novel injection systems is possible.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 403-408)

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3748-3752

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November 2011

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