Performance analysis of the air-moving capabilities of piezoelectric fan arrays

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.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Shoemaker, Mark W.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Jacobi, Anthony M.

• Arrays
• fan curve
• flow rate
• piezoelectric fans
• pressure.

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2011 Mark W. Shoemaker

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/24087

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/24087