Sensors, Vol. 18, Pages 3128: Finite Element Calculation with Experimental Verification for a Free-Flooded Transducer Based on Fluid Cavity Structure

Sensors, Vol. 18, Pages 3128: Finite Element Calculation with Experimental Verification for a Free-Flooded Transducer Based on Fluid Cavity Structure
Sensors doi: 10.3390/s18093128
Authors:
Zhengyao He
Geng Chen
Yun Wang
Kan Zhang
Wenqiang Tian

A free-flooded transducer that couples the vibration of a longitudinal vibration transducer and the fluid cavity of an aluminum ring was investigated. Given the transducer is based on a fluid cavity structure and has no air cavity, it can resist high hydrostatic pressure when working underwater, which is suitable for application in the deep sea. At first, the structure and working principle of the transducer were introduced. Then, the axisymmetric finite element model of the transducer was established; and the transmitting voltage response, admittance, and radiation directivity of the transducer were simulated using the finite element method. According to the size of the finite element model, a prototype of the transducer was designed and fabricated, and the electro-acoustic performance of the prototype was measured in an anechoic water tank. The experimental results were consistent with the simulation results and showed a good performance of the transducer. Finally, the improvement of the radiation directivity of the transducer by the optimal design of the free-flooded aluminum ring was obtained using the finite element method and verified by experiments.

Source: Sensors - September 17, 2018 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Zhengyao He Geng Chen Yun Wang Kan Zhang Wenqiang Tian Tags: Article Source Type: research