Title :
Microengineered dynamometer for microfan thrust measurement
Author :
Dhariwal, R. ; Leonard, M. ; Desmulliez, M.P.Y. ; Reuben, B. ; Armstrong, J.
Author_Institution :
EPS Sch., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh
Abstract :
The fabrication, development and thrust testing of a microengineered three-beam suspended structure manufactured in nickel is described. The structure is intended to be used as a support for axial-flow microfans and microturbines. The purpose of the test device is to measure torsional friction drag as a function of thrust force in configurations where microfans have cup-shaped bearings
Keywords :
beams (structures); drag; dynamometers; fans; friction; micromechanical devices; nickel; turbines; Ni; axial-flow microfans; cup-shaped bearings; microengineered dynamometer; microengineered three-beam suspended structure; microfan thrust measurement; microturbines; thrust force; thrust testing; torsional friction drag;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20062596
