Levitated and Parametrically Excited Sphere Dynamics in a Single-Axis Ultrasonic Levitator

Amit Dolev, Izhak Bucher

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

The dynamics of an acoustically levitated rigid small sphere subjected to a parametric excitation is investigated analytically, experimentally, and numerically. An axisymmetric single-axis ultrasonic (∼28.56 kHz) levitator comprising an emitter and a matching concave reflector was designed and built, and the complex acoustic field generated by the emitter's unique oscillation mode is estimated by the boundary element method. The generated acoustic radiation forces counteracting gravity are approximated using Gor'kov potential and are modulated by varying the emitter oscillation amplitude. In addition, it is assumed that energy is dissipated by a drag force acting on the smooth sphere. By fitting the nonlinear conservative and dissipative forces, an analytical model was derived and analytically solved using the method of multiple scales. The analytical solution, in case of principal parametric resonance (PPR), predicts a softening behavior with a good agreement to the numerical simulations. Moreover, it predicts the existence of up to three solutions at a given frequency, where the trivial and a nontrivial solution are stable. In addition, experimental results of a levitated sphere made of polystyrene foam subjected to PPR are shown.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNonlinear Dynamics of Structures, Systems and Devices - Proceedings of the 1st International Nonlinear Dynamics Conference, NODYCON 2019
EditorsWalter Lacarbonara, Balakumar Balachandran, Jun Ma, J.A. Tenreiro Machado, Gabor Stepan
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages369-377
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9783030347123
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Event1st International Nonlinear Dynamics Conference, NODYCON 2019 - Rome, Italy
Duration: 17 Feb 201920 Feb 2019

Publication series

NameNonlinear Dynamics of Structures, Systems and Devices - Proceedings of the 1st International Nonlinear Dynamics Conference, NODYCON 2019

Conference

Conference1st International Nonlinear Dynamics Conference, NODYCON 2019
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period17/02/1920/02/19

Keywords

  • Acoustic levitation
  • Multiple scales
  • Parametric excitation

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Levitated and Parametrically Excited Sphere Dynamics in a Single-Axis Ultrasonic Levitator'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this