Contribution to the Full 3D Finite Element Modelling of a Hybrid Stepping Motor with and without Current in the Coils

The paper presents our contribution to the full 3D finite element modelling of a hybrid stepping motor using COMSOL Multiphysics software. This type of four-phase motor has a permanent magnet interposed between the two identical and coaxial half stators. The calculation of the field with or without current in the windings (respectively with or without permanent magnet) is done using a mixed formulation with strong coupling. In addition, the local high saturation of the ferromagnetic material and the radial and axial components of the magnetic flux are taken into account. The results obtained make it possible to clearly observe, as a function of the intensity of the bus current or the remanent induction, the saturation zones, the lines, the orientations and the magnetic flux densities. 3D finite element modelling provide more accurate numerical data on the magnetic field through multiphysics analysis. This analysis considers the actual operating conditions and leads to the design of an optimized machine structure, with or without current in the windings and/or permanent magnet.

Linear Piezoelectric Stepping Motor with Broad Operating Frequency

The existing resonant linear piezoelectric motors must operate with high working voltage in resonant condition,resulting in their narrow operating frequency range and poor running stability.Here,with the large displacement output characteristics of piezoelectric stacks,the trajectory at the drive foot of stator is firstly produced with two space quadrature piezoelectric actuators excited by sawtooth wave and square wave.Secondly,the friction drive principle of motor is used to analyze the working mechanisms of the continuous stepping motion.Finally,the motor prototype is designed and experiments are carried out.The experimental result shows that the motor can stably operate within the scope of 350 Hz to 750 Hz.When the excitation voltage is 30 Vand pre-load is 3Nor10 N,the lateral amplitude of the drive foot is approximately 4μm and the stable average interval ranges from3.1μm to 3.2μm with the error rate of 5%—7.5%.

Splitting Based Scheme for Three-dimensional MHD with Dual Time Stepping

A new hybrid numerical scheme of combining an E-CUSP(Energy-Convective Upwind and Split Pressure) method for the fluid part and the Constrained Transport(CT) for the magnetic induction part is proposed.In order to avoid the occurrence of negative pressure in the reconstructed profiles and its updated value,a positivity preserving method is provided.Furthermore,the MHD equations are solved at each physical time step by advancing in pseudo time.The use of dual time stepping is beneficial in the computation since the use of dual time stepping allows the physical time step not to be limited by the corresponding values in the smallest cell and to be selected based on the numerical accuracy criterion.This newly established hybrid scheme combined with positivity preserving method and dual time technique has demonstrated the accurateness and robustness through numerical experiments of benchmark problems such as the 2D Orszag-Tang vortex problem and the3 D shock-cloud interaction problem.

Distributed Stepping Motor Control System

The beam diagnostic devices used at RIBLL are driven by stepper motors, which are controlled by I/O modules based on ISA-bus in an industrial computer. The disadvantages of such mode are that a large number of long cables are used and one computer to control is unsafe. We have developed a distributed stepping motor control system for the remote, local and centralized control of the stepping motors. RS-485 bus is used for the connection between the remote control unit and the local control units. The con...

The Stable Explicit Time Stepping Analysis with a New Enrichment Scheme by XFEM

This paper focuses on the study of the stability of explicit time integration algorithm for dynamic problem by the Extended Finite Element Method(XFEM).A new enrichment scheme of crack tip is proposed within the framework of XFEM.Then the governing equations are derived and evolved into the discretized form.For dynamic problem,the lumped mass and the explicit time algorithm are applied.With different grid densities and different forms of Newmark scheme,the Dynamic Stress Intensity Factor(DSIF)is computed by using interaction integral approach to reflect the dynamic response.The effectiveness of the proposed scheme is demonstrated through the numerical examples,and the critical time stepping in different situations are listed and analyzed to illustrate the factors that affect stability.

TIME ACCURATE 2D NAVIER-STOKES CALCULATIONS WITH A DUAL-TIME STEPPING METHOD

With the cell vertex finite volume discretization in space and second order backward implicit discretization in time, 2D unsteady Navier Stokes equations are solved by a dual time stepping method to simulate compressible viscous flow around rigid airfoils in arbitrary unsteady motion. The selection of physical time step is not restricted by stability condition any more, and most of the successful acceleration techniques used in steady calculations can be implemented to increase the computation efficiency.

MINIMUN TIME OPTIMAL CONTROL OF STEPPING MOTOR

The paper describes a new method of the stepping motor moimun time optimal control with closed-loop control. A mathematical model and optimal control strategy for the optimal control of stepping motor are proposed. Realizing technology for accelerating

Static-torque Characteristics of Three-phase Hybrid(HB) Stepping Motors and Influence of Way of Winding Connection on Operating Characteristics of Motors of This Kind

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Sliding state stepping algorithm for solving impact problems of multi-rigid-body system with joint friction

Impact dynamics of multi-rigid-body systems with joint friction is considered. Based on the traditional approximate assumption dealing with impact problem, a general numerical method called the sliding state stepping algorithm is introduced. This method can avoid difficulties in solving differential equations with variable scale and its result can avoid energy inconsistency before and after impact from considering complexily of tangential sliding mode. An example is given to describe details using this algorithm.

The Stable Explicit Time Stepping Analysis with a New Enrichment Scheme by XFEM

This paper focuses on the study of the stability of explicit time integration algorithm for dynamic problem by the Extended Finite Element Method(XFEM).A new enrichment scheme of crack tip is proposed within the framework of XFEM.Then the governing equations are derived and evolved into the discretized form.For dynamic problem,the lumped mass and the explicit time algorithm are applied.With different grid densities and different forms of Newmark scheme,the Dynamic Stress Intensity Factor(DSIF)is computed by using interaction integral approach to reflect the dynamic response.The effectiveness of the proposed scheme is demonstrated through the numerical examples,and the critical time stepping in different situations are listed and analyzed to illustrate the factors that affect the numerical stability.

Stepping through a new door in La Porte IN

In this issue of the Journal of Geriatric Cardiology,Yang et al.1 studied the effects of arotinolol, a beta-blocker (BB), on the right ventricular (RV) function.……

Finite Element Methods Applied to the Tubular Linear Stepping Motor

In this paper proposes a Finite Element Methods analyzing applied to the linear tubular stepping actuator. The linear displacement is modeled by means of a layer of finite elements placed in the air gap. The design of the linear stepper motor for achieving a specific performance requires the choice of appropriate tooth geometry. The magnetic field of the actuator has been analyzed using the finite element method over a current-displacement variation. The magneto static field and electromagnetic force was introduced in order to predict before construction, the inductance values according to the displacement and the currents into the coils. The results were obtained for the magnetic flux density distribution and the electromagnetic force for different positions and current.

Evaluating the effects of open/closed eyes and age-related differences on center of foot pressure sway during stepping at a set tempo

This study aimed to examine the effects of open/ closed eyes and age difference on Center of Foot Pressure (COP) sway during stepping. The subjects were 87 healthy males aged 10 - 80 years. COP was measured 20 times when subjects stepped on two force plates (left and right) at a rate of 60 steps/min. The evaluation parameters selected were: total trace length, velocity, circumference, rectangular area,left-right width, and front-back width. The former four of these parameters were found to be significantly lower with eyes open than eyes closed in 80-year-old subjects, while the last parameter was significantly lower with eyes open in 10-year-old subjects. In 70- and 80-year-old subjects with eyes open, circumference was greater than that in 10- and 40 - 60-year-old subjects;their rectangular area was greater than that in 50- and 60-year-old subjects;and, their front-back width was greater than that in 10- and 30 - 60-year-old subjects. With eyes closed, circumference, rectangular area, left-right width, and front-back width in 80-year- old subjects, were greater than those in 10 - 70- year-old subjects. The front-back width during stepping with eyes closed was greater in 70- and 80-year-old subjects than in 30 - 50-year-old subjects. The Romberg quotient for all COP sway parameters revealed no significant age-related differences. From our findings, a difference in body sway was observed in 80-year-old subjects (with eyes open/closed) when compared with the other age groups. In addition, the extent of sway varied little among 80 year-old- subjects have greater body sway during stepping, particularly with eyes closed.

Numerical Modeling of the Coupled Electromagnetic and Mechanical Phenomena of Linear Stepping Motors

In this paper, we propose an electromagnetic-mechanical model based on the finite element and Macro-Element (ME) technique to analyse and study the dynamic characteristics of a Tubular Linear Switched Reluctance Stepping Motor (LSRSM). After the resolution of the non-linear electromagnetic equation governing the behaviour of the different materials of the motor using the nodal-based finite element method, this equation is then coupled to the mechanical equation firstly through the magnetic force computed by Maxwell stress tensor, and secondly by the modified flux distribution due to the moving part. Because of the precision required in the mobile part displacement and the very small air gap of stepping motors, the simulation of the movement is assured by the Macro-Element (ME) technique compared to other movement techniques that present many disadvantages. The validity of the developed model is verified through the comparison of the computed displacement of the LSRSM moving part with those given experimentally [2]. The Results shows satisfactory agreement. The obtained dynamic characteristics, particularly the starting magnetic force, are obtained by considering two values of the supplying currents.

Can the Stepping Stone Enhance the Establishment, Competition and Distribution of Sown Grassland Species during Recovery on Ex-Arable Lands?

Most diversity restoration projects are not to improve diversity per se, but rather to enhance the presence and abundance of species that are characteristic of reference or target community. The use of Bromus inermis suppresses annual noxious grasses and increases the control of other-forb group these species are also noxious weeds;these may be substituted with another perennial species of the same functional group all through the whole experimental period, as it occurs with other perennial-forb Carduus tenuifolius. A field experiment was conducted on abandoned arable land with sown low and high diversity treatments and natural colonization following typical farming practice for the site. Experimental plots were installed on former agricultural land that had been cropped with (a rotation of) monocultures until the end of 1995. The experiment was organized according to a block design with five replicate blocks. An opposite trend was performed among the colonizer species, because the colonizer grasses were relegated by the high dominance of sown grasses. But at the same time, the sown grasses facilitated the dominance of other colonizer-forbs species;therefore its functional replacement in the community due to sown effect was again tested. However, in natural conditions the other-forbs group was the dominant group, without taking into account the stepping-stone treatment and there was also a functional change of dominance. Our study has demonstrated the restoration effectiveness of species richness at abandoned arable land and may be enhanced by sowing late successional species.

Evaluation of Vibration Amplitude Stepping and Welding Performance of 20 kHz and 40 kHz Ultrasonic Power of Metal Welding

Today ultrasonic power technique is consider a mandatory technique which is always entered in many processes such as in metal and plastic welding to overcomes many issues,with aided of applying force(pressure)and supplied high frequency vibration,a solid-state weld can be generated by ultrasonic metal welding technique.That gives a technique the ability to join not only a small component,whereas also to join thicker specimens,which depends on a proper control of matching welding conditions.Therefore a welding performance can be studied and compared after designed welding horn to resonance at frequencies of 20 kHz and 40 kHz.The analyses of the designed horn are completed through use a vibration mathematical expressions,modal and harmonic analyses to ensure the weldability due to applying ultrasonic power to the working area and also to compare the performance of joint at using two resonance frequencies of 20 kHz and 40 kHz.The dimensions of the horns were determined to match the selected resonance frequencies,which the lengths were calculated as 132 mm and 66 mm respectively.The analysis of the exciting model indicates that the axial vibration modes of 19,584 Hz and 39,794 Hz are obtained in 10th mode,while the two frequency values are recorded 19,600 Hz and 39,800 Hz from the frequency response of the two horns.The weld strength between Al and Cu specimens with a thickness 0.5 mm was evaluated using a tensile test,which the analyses were obtained under using different welding pressure and varied amplitudes.The results were recorded within exciting a horn with two different resonance frequencies,show the enhancement of weld strength and quality through control of stepping amplitude,the enhancement means obtain good strength of the weld,reduce sticking horn to specimen,and lower specimen marking.

Supplementary Material: Stepping Stone Mechanism: Carrier-Free Long-Range Magnetism Mediated by Magnetized Cation States in Quintuple Layer

The long-range magnetism observed in group-V tellurides quintuple layers is the only working example of carrierfree dilute magnetic semiconductors（DMS）, whereas the physical mechanism is unclear, except the speculation on the band topology enhanced van Vleck paramagnetism. Based on DFT calculations, we find a stable longrange ferromagnetic order in a single quintuple layer of Cr-doped Bi_2Te_3 or Sb_2Te_3, with the dopant separation more than 9 ？. This configuration is the global energy minimum among all configurations. Different from the conventional super exchange theory, the magnetism is facilitated by the lone pair derived anti-bonding states near the cations. Such anti-bonding states work as stepping stones merged in the electron sea and conduct magnetism.Further, spin orbit coupling induced band inversion is found to be insignificant in the magnetism. Therefore, our findings directly dismiss the common misbelief that band topology is the only factor that enhances the magnetism.We further demonstrate that removal of the lone pair derived states destroys the long-range magnetism. This novel mechanism sheds light on the fundamental understanding of long-range magnetism and may lead to discoveries of new classes of DMS.

Stepping Out to Win First Place on the Market

The China No. 1 Pencils Co., Ltd. is a 60-year-old enterprise, specializing in the production of writing implements and makeup pencils, with 1,014 workers and staff. The company has made painstaking efforts to achieve maximum economic returns since its transformation into a listed company in 1992,

Research on simulation system of virtual three-phase stepping motor

To change the current phenomenon of ＂Being an armchair strategist＂ in the research of a stepping motor, the virtual simu- lation system of stepping motor was developed using virtual reality technique. The basic principle of stepping motor was expounded. The development strategy of the simulation software is introduced. Some key problems and their solutions, including coordinate transformation of rotor and order of on-off electricity for stator, were put forward in system development. Finally, there are three virtual simulation examples of the on-off electricity way in this paper. This work provides a valuable auxiliary tool for the study of the stepping motor.

Stepping Forward-Guangzhou New Year Rock Festival

FOR some 20,000 rock fans, the transition from 2003 to 2004 encompassed music. Evening of Time, China’s first rock festival of the new year, catered to the country’s new youth.Held in Guangzhou from December 31st, 2003 to January 1st, 2004, this 10-hour music festival featured Cui Jian, the father of Chinese rock, Wang Lei, the guru of south China’s rock scene, and 10 or more other bands including Zuoxiao Zuzhou, Muma, the Painful Faith, the Second Hand Roses and the Sound Toy.