Shape Memory Alloy Valves - Basics, Potentials, Design

This book introduces shape memory alloy technology with a specific focus on valve applications. The authors describe application characteristics as well the current and potential uses of this technology. They include an overview of thermal and electrical valves as well as detailed valve design strategies.

List of contents

Introduction.- Valve Technology: State of the Art and System Design.- Introduction to Shape Memory Alloy Technology.- Introduction to Shape Memory Alloy Actuators.- Sensing Properties of SMA Actuators and Sensorless Control.- Potentials of Shape Memory Technology in Industrial Applications.- Shape Memory Valves: Motivation, Risks and Potentials.- Design of Thermal SMA Valves.- Design of Electrical SMA Valves.- Methodology for SMA Valve Development Explained by the Development of a SMA Pinch Valve.- Examples of Shape Memory Alloy Valves on Market.- Future Perspectives of SMA and SMA-Valves.

About the author

Dr. Sven Langbein ist wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am Lehrstuhl für Maschinenelemente und Konstruktionslehre Produktionssysteme, Alexander Czechowicz ist wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am lehrstuhl für Produktionssysteme, beide an der Ruhr-Universität Bochum.

Summary

This book introduces shape memory alloy technology with a specific focus on valve applications. The authors describe application characteristics as well the current and potential uses of this technology. They include an overview of thermal and electrical valves as well as detailed valve design strategies.

Product details

• Assisted by: Alexande Czechowicz (Editor), Alexander Czechowicz (Editor), Langbein (Editor), Langbein (Editor), Sven Langbein (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2015
• EAN: 9783319190808
• ISBN: 978-3-31-919080-8
• No. of pages: 214
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 13 mm x 242 mm
• Weight: 490 g
• Illustrations: IX, 214 p. 159 illus., 87 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; B, Schaltkreise und Komponenten (Bauteile), Chemistry and Materials Science, Electronic Circuits and Devices, Manufactures, Nanotechnology, Electronic devices & materials, Manufacturing, Machines, Tools, Processes, Production engineering, Machines, Tools, Processes, Electronic circuits, Electronic Circuits and Systems, Electronics: circuits & components