Performance analysis of the air-moving capabilities of piezoelectric fan arrays
Shoemaker, Mark W.
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Description
Title
Performance analysis of the air-moving capabilities of piezoelectric fan arrays
Author(s)
Shoemaker, Mark W.
Issue Date
2011-05-25T15:05:44Z
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Jacobi, Anthony M.
Department of Study
Mechanical Sci & Engineering
Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
Arrays
fan curve
flow rate
piezoelectric fans
pressure.
Abstract
This study focuses on the air-moving performance of geometrical arrays of piezoelectric fans, specifically relating to the fan curve. In the past, many studies have been conducted on the performance of single piezoelectric fans. The heat transfer benefits over natural convection have been well studied and most applications are focused on electronics cooling. However, for applications requiring higher pressures and flow rates piezoelectric fans have not been considered. This study is aimed at improving the performance by implementing an array of piezoelectric fans. A performance analysis for two array geometries is shown and efficiencies and correlations are discussed. Although previous work has been performed investigating the fan curve performance of a single piezoelectric fan, this work represents the first investigation of the air-moving capabilities of an array of piezoelectric fans.
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