Optimization of Element Parameters for a New OPFC Ultrasonic Phased Array Transducer

An orthotropic piezoelectric fiber composite (OPFC) element and related OPFC ultrasonic phased array transducer which applied in damage detection of metal structures are investigated by theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and experimental verification methods. Based on electromechanical coupl...

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Published in:Key engineering materials 2014-04, Vol.609-610, p.1293-1298
Main Authors: Wang, Zi Ping, Luo, Ying
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arrays
Computer simulation
Lead zirconate titanates
Mathematical models
Phased arrays
Structural damage
Transducers
Ultrasonic testing
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Summary:An orthotropic piezoelectric fiber composite (OPFC) element and related OPFC ultrasonic phased array transducer which applied in damage detection of metal structures are investigated by theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and experimental verification methods. Based on electromechanical coupling, the influence of the material characteristics and geometry parameters on actuation performance is studied for the thickness expansion type OPFC elements. In view of lack in the mechanic-electronic parameter design of the existing single PZT element for modern ultrasonic phased array transducer, the related OPFC ultrasonic phased array transducer which used in metal structural damage detection is designed, which have the merits such as low voltage and limit the effects on grating lobe. The focusing acoustic field distribution is analyzed by finite element method together with directivity analysis in metals. The optimal array parameters such as phased array element interval, array element width and number of element are obtained by studying the total displacement changes as various parameters changes at focus point. The preparation of OPFC actuator used in metal structural damage detection is studied. The performance of interdigital OPFC element is also obtained by testing and comparing with the traditional PZT element. The experimental results displayed good agreement with the theoretical predictions.
ISSN:1013-9826
1662-9795
1662-9795
DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.609-610.1293