A Novel Approach to a Piezoelectric Sensing Element
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Piezoelectric materials have commonly been used in pressure and stress sensors; however, many designs consist of thin plate structures that produce small voltage signals when they are compressed or extended under a pressure field.
This study used finite element methods to design a novel piezoelectric pressure sensor with a C-shaped piezoelectric element and determine if the voltage signal obtained during hydrostatic pressure application was enhanced compared to a standard thin plate piezoelectric element.
The results of this study demonstrated how small deformations of this C-shaped sensor produced a large electrical signal output.
It was also shown that the location of the electrodes for this sensor needs to be carefully chosen and that the electric potential distribution varies depending on the poling of the piezoelectric element.
This study indicated that the utilization of piezoelectric materials of different shapes and geometries embedded in a polymer matrix for sensing applications has several advantages over thin plate solid piezoelectric structures.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Martinez, M.& Artemev, A.. 2010. A Novel Approach to a Piezoelectric Sensing Element. Journal of Sensors،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500368
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Martinez, M.& Artemev, A.. A Novel Approach to a Piezoelectric Sensing Element. Journal of Sensors No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500368
American Medical Association (AMA)
Martinez, M.& Artemev, A.. A Novel Approach to a Piezoelectric Sensing Element. Journal of Sensors. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500368
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500368