Inflated Circular Diaphragm Dielectric Elastomer Generators (CD-DEGs) are a special embodiment of polymeric transducer that can be used to convert pneumatic energy into high-voltage direct-current electricity. Potential application of CD-DEGs is as power take-off system for wave energy converters that are based on the oscillating water column principle. Optimal usage of CD-DEGs requires the adequate knowledge of their dynamic electro-mechanical response. This paper presents a test-rig for the experimental study of the dynamic response of CD-DEGs under different programmable electro-mechanical loading conditions. Experimental results acquired on the test-rig are also presented, which highlight the dynamic performances of CD-DEGs that are based on acrylic elastomer membranes and carbon conductive grease electrodes.
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ASME 2014 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems
September 8–10, 2014
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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Michele Righi,
Michele Righi
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
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Rocco Vertechy,
Rocco Vertechy
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
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Marco Fontana
Marco Fontana
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
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Michele Righi
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
Rocco Vertechy
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
Marco Fontana
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
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SMASIS2014-7481, V001T03A013; 9 pages
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December 8, 2014
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Righi, M, Vertechy, R, & Fontana, M. "Experimental Characterization of a Circular Diaphragm Dielectric Elastomer Generator." Proceedings of the ASME 2014 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems. Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation. Newport, Rhode Island, USA. September 8–10, 2014. V001T03A013. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7481
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