ADVANCES IN THE MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF SENSORS AND ACTUATORS

Sanowar H. Khan, Ludwik Finkelstein, Kenneth T. V. Grattan
Abstract:
Mathematical modelling is a key enabling tool in the analysis and design of measurement systems and measuring instrumentation. This paper highlights the importance and the use of advanced mathematical modelling techniques for design, analysis and performance evaluation of sensors and actuators in measurement and instrumentation systems. After a brief introduction, it illustrates the use of numerical finite element (FE) modelling technique for analysis and design of sensors and actuators. This is based on two case studies in which FE modelling methodologies have been used for the analysis and design of a high performance torque motor actuator and a robust capacitive sensor used in this actuator for angular position sensing. Various modelling considerations are discussed and the methods of their FE realisation are analysed.
Keywords:
mathematical modelling, sensors, actuators
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Event details
IMEKO TC:
TC7
Event name:
TC7 Symposium 2004
Title:

10th Symposium on Advances of Measurement Science

Place:
St. Petersburg, RUSSIA
Time:
30 June 2004 - 02 July 2004