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Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2011, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Mar 2011

Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2011, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Optimization Strategy For Resonant Mass Sensor Design In The Presence Of Squeeze Film Damping, Chengzhang Li, Michele H. Miller Dec 2010

Optimization Strategy For Resonant Mass Sensor Design In The Presence Of Squeeze Film Damping, Chengzhang Li, Michele H. Miller

Michigan Tech Publications

This paper investigates the design optimization of an electrostatically actuated microcantilever resonator that operates in air. The nonlinear effects of electrostatic actuation and air damping make the structural dynamics modeling more complex. There is a need for an efficient way to simulate the system behavior so that the design can be more readily optimized. This paper describes an efficient analytical approach for determining the optimum design for a microcantilever resonant mass sensor. One simple case is described. The sensor design is a square plate that is coated with a functional polymer and attached to the substrate with folded leg springs. …


Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Dec 2010

Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Sep 2010

Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jun 2010

Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Mar 2010

Me-Em Enewsbrief, March 2010, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2009, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Dec 2009

Me-Em Enewsbrief, December 2009, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2009, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Sep 2009

Me-Em Enewsbrief, September 2009, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2009, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University Jun 2009

Me-Em Enewsbrief, June 2009, Department Of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics eNewsBrief

No abstract provided.


Experimental Investigation Of Cavitation Signatures In An Automotive Torque Converter Using A Microwave Telemetry Technique, Carl L. Anderson, L. Zeng, P. O. Sweger, Amitabh Narain, Jason R. Blough Jan 2003

Experimental Investigation Of Cavitation Signatures In An Automotive Torque Converter Using A Microwave Telemetry Technique, Carl L. Anderson, L. Zeng, P. O. Sweger, Amitabh Narain, Jason R. Blough

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Publications

A unique experimental investigation of cavitation signatures in an automotive torque converter under stall conditions is reported. A quantitative criterion is proposed for predicting early and advanced cavitation in terms of suitable nondimensional pump speeds. The dimensionless pump speed that marks early cavitation is obtained by relating this parameter to the appearance of charge-pressure–dependent pressure fluctuations in the differential pressure transducer readings. The differential pressure transducers were mounted at well-defined locations in the pump passage of a torque converter. The data were transmitted by a wireless telemetry system mounted on the pump housing. Data were received and processed by a …