Study on near-field acoustic levitation characteristics in a pressurized environment
Ronghe Li, Yifei Li, Hande Sang, Yuanyuan Liu, Shuang Chen, Su Zhao
Abstract
The influence of the ambient pressure on the load capacity of near-field acoustic levitation is studied. Theoretical models based on the acoustic radiation pressure and hydrodynamic lubrication theory are built, taking into account the changes of the ambient pressure. Both simulation and measured results show that the levitation force is positively proportional to the ambient pressure. The levitation force increased by 4–5 times at an ambient pressure of 0.5 MPa. A maximum load capacity of 0.309 MPa is obtained.
Topics & Concepts
Acoustic levitationLevitationAmbient pressureLubricationMaterials scienceSound pressureMechanicsField (mathematics)AcousticsPhysicsThermodynamicsMechanical engineeringComposite materialEngineeringMagnetMathematicsPure mathematicsMicrofluidic and Bio-sensing TechnologiesMagnetic and Electromagnetic EffectsGranular flow and fluidized beds