Date of Award
2021-12-01
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Advisor(s)
Yirong Lin
Abstract
This study validates a computational simulation of a piezoelectric cantilever beam undergoing different loads by showing a comparison of its results against theoretical calculations. The objective of the computational model is to simulate the behavior of a beam made of a piezoelectric material which can be used as a flow rate sensor due to the ability of the material to convert a mechanical load into an electrical load. After validating the model, different geometries, material properties and loads can be simulated to observe the different behaviors and bring the possibility of selecting the most convenient options according to the needs of the sensor without having to spend money and time in experimental analysis. The results show the similitude between the theoretical and computational analysis of the mechanical and electrical response.
Language
en
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
Copyright Date
2021-12
File Size
58 p.
File Format
application/pdf
Rights Holder
Eben Roberto Escobedo
Recommended Citation
Escobedo, Eben Roberto, "Validation Of Computational Model Of A Piezoelectric Flow Rate Sensor" (2021). Open Access Theses & Dissertations. 3406.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/3406