System Identification and Mathematical Modeling of A Piezoelectric Actuator through A Practical Three-Stage Mechanism

Piezoelectric elements (PEMs) are used in a variety of applications. In this paper, we developed a full analytical model and a simple system identification (SI) method of a piezoelectric actuator, which includes piezostack elements and a three-stage amplification mechanism. The model was derived sep...

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Main Authors: Dror A. Levy, Amir Shapiro
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
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description Piezoelectric elements (PEMs) are used in a variety of applications. In this paper, we developed a full analytical model and a simple system identification (SI) method of a piezoelectric actuator, which includes piezostack elements and a three-stage amplification mechanism. The model was derived separately for each unit of the system. Next, the units were combined, while taking into account their coupling. The hysteresis phenomenon, which is significant in piezoelectric materials, is described extensively. The theoretical model was verified in a laboratory setup. This setup includes a piezoelectric actuator, measuring devices and an acquisition system. The measured results were compared to the theoretical results. Some of the most well-known forms of system identification are shown briefly, while a new and simple algorithm is described systematically and verified by the model. The main advantage of this work is to provide a solid background and domain knowledge of modelling and system identification methods for further investigations in the field of piezoelectric actuators. Due to their simplicity, both the model and the system identification method can be easily modified in order to be applied to other PEMs or other amplification mechanism methods. The main novelty of this work lies in applying a simple system identification algorithm while using the system-level approach for piezoelectric actuators. Lastly, this review work is concluded and some recommendations for researchers working in this area are presented.
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spelling doaj.art-633fa4c3c2b04909b772a871c21c041d2023-11-30T23:33:03ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2022-12-011418810.3390/mi14010088System Identification and Mathematical Modeling of A Piezoelectric Actuator through A Practical Three-Stage MechanismDror A. Levy0Amir Shapiro1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 84105, IsraelDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 84105, IsraelPiezoelectric elements (PEMs) are used in a variety of applications. In this paper, we developed a full analytical model and a simple system identification (SI) method of a piezoelectric actuator, which includes piezostack elements and a three-stage amplification mechanism. The model was derived separately for each unit of the system. Next, the units were combined, while taking into account their coupling. The hysteresis phenomenon, which is significant in piezoelectric materials, is described extensively. The theoretical model was verified in a laboratory setup. This setup includes a piezoelectric actuator, measuring devices and an acquisition system. The measured results were compared to the theoretical results. Some of the most well-known forms of system identification are shown briefly, while a new and simple algorithm is described systematically and verified by the model. The main advantage of this work is to provide a solid background and domain knowledge of modelling and system identification methods for further investigations in the field of piezoelectric actuators. Due to their simplicity, both the model and the system identification method can be easily modified in order to be applied to other PEMs or other amplification mechanism methods. The main novelty of this work lies in applying a simple system identification algorithm while using the system-level approach for piezoelectric actuators. Lastly, this review work is concluded and some recommendations for researchers working in this area are presented.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/14/1/88amplification mechanismanalytical modelshysteresismodellingpiezoelectric actuatorssystem identification
spellingShingle Dror A. Levy
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System Identification and Mathematical Modeling of A Piezoelectric Actuator through A Practical Three-Stage Mechanism
Micromachines
amplification mechanism
analytical models
hysteresis
modelling
piezoelectric actuators
system identification
title System Identification and Mathematical Modeling of A Piezoelectric Actuator through A Practical Three-Stage Mechanism
title_full System Identification and Mathematical Modeling of A Piezoelectric Actuator through A Practical Three-Stage Mechanism
title_fullStr System Identification and Mathematical Modeling of A Piezoelectric Actuator through A Practical Three-Stage Mechanism
title_full_unstemmed System Identification and Mathematical Modeling of A Piezoelectric Actuator through A Practical Three-Stage Mechanism
title_short System Identification and Mathematical Modeling of A Piezoelectric Actuator through A Practical Three-Stage Mechanism
title_sort system identification and mathematical modeling of a piezoelectric actuator through a practical three stage mechanism
topic amplification mechanism
analytical models
hysteresis
modelling
piezoelectric actuators
system identification
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