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Hansen, Thomas Edward. Application of the electroosmotic effect for thrust generation. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T33X88N6

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TitleApplication of the electroosmotic effect for thrust generation
NameHansen, Thomas Edward (author); Shan, Jerry (chair); Diez, Francisco Javier (internal member); Cook-Chennault, Kimberly (internal member); Zadeh, Shahab Shojaei (internal member); Rutgers University; Graduate School - New Brunswick
Date Created2015
Other Date2015-10 (degree)
SubjectMechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Electro-osmosis
Extent1 online resource (xiii, 56 p. : ill.)
DescriptionThe present work focuses on demonstrating the capabilities of electroosmotic pumps, (EOP) to generate thrust. An underwater glider was successfully propelled by electroosmosis for the first time published - at 0.85 inches per second. Asymmetric AC voltage pulsing proved to produce higher flow rates then equivalent DC pumps for the same average voltage. Ultra-short pulsing proved 100 nanosecond rise times in EOP are possible, which surpassed published predictions by three orders of magnitude. Theories behind efficiency losses of high power EOP were investigated. Direct measurement of effective voltage at the face of a membrane is the most accurate way to determine voltage drop across the electrolyte of an EOP. Forced convection lowered efficiency of the EOP for low voltages by preventing capacitance charging, but proved to prolong pump life during high power application.
NoteM.S.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Noteby Thomas Edward Hansen
Genretheses, ETD graduate
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T33X88N6
Languageeng
CollectionGraduate School - New Brunswick Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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