Search for dissertations about: "SMA"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 60 swedish dissertations containing the word SMA.

  2. 1. Heterogeneous Integration of Shape Memory Alloysfor High-Performance Microvalves

    Author : Henrik Gradin; Göran Stemme; Peter Woias; KTH; []
    Keywords : Microelectromechanical systems; MEMS; silicon; wafer-level; integration; heterogeneous integration; wafer bonding; Au-Si; eutectic bonding; release etching; electrochemical etching; microvalves; microactuators; shape memory alloy; SMA; NiTinol; TiNi; NiTi; cold-state reset; bias spring; gate valves; wire bonding;

    Abstract : This thesis presents methods for fabricating MicroElectroMechanical System (MEMS) actuators and high-flow gas microvalves using wafer-level integration of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) in the form of wires and sheets. The work output per volume of SMA actuators exceeds that of other microactuation mechanisms, such as electrostatic, magnetic and piezoelectric actuation, by more than an order of magnitude, making SMA actuators highly promising for applications requiring high forces and large displacements. READ MORE

  4. 2. Wafer-level heterogeneous integration of MEMS actuators

    Author : Stefan Braun; Göran Stemme; Martin A. Schmidt; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Microelectromechanical systems; MEMS; silicon; wafer-level; integration; heterogeneous integration; transfer integration; packaging; assembly; wafer bonding; adhesive bonding; eutectic bonding; release etching; electrochemical etching; microvalves; microactuator; Shape Memory Alloy; SMA; NITINOL; TiNi; NiTi; cold-state reset; bias spring; stress layers; crossbar switch; routing; switch; switch array; electrostatic actuator; S-shaped actuator; zipper actuator; addressing; transfer stamping; blue tape; Computer engineering; Datorteknik;

    Abstract : This thesis presents methods for the wafer-level integration of shape memory alloy (SMA) and electrostatic actuators to functionalize MEMS devices. The integration methods are based on heterogeneous integration, which is the integration of different materials and technologies. READ MORE

  5. 3. Integration and Fabrication Techniques for 3D Micro- and Nanodevices

    Author : Andreas C. Fischer; Frank Niklaus; Karl F. Böhringer; KTH; []
    Keywords : Microelectromechanical systems; MEMS; Nanoelectromechanical systems; NEMS; silicon; wafer-level; chip-level; through silicon via; TSV; packaging; 3D packaging; vacuum packaging; liquid encapsulation; integration; heterogeneous integration; wafer bonding; microactuators; shape memory alloy; SMA; wire bonding; magnetic assembly; self-assembly; 3D; 3D printing; focused ion beam; FIB;

    Abstract : The development of micro and nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS) with entirely new or improved functionalities is typically based on novel or improved designs, materials and fabrication methods. However, today’s micro- and nano-fabrication is restrained by manufacturing paradigms that have been established by the integrated circuit (IC) industry over the past few decades. READ MORE

  6. 4. A Model Based Approach to Robustness Analysis and Optimisation of Chromatography Processes

    Author : Niklas Jakobsson; Avdelningen för kemiteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Kemiteknik och kemisk teknologi; Chemical technology and engineering; Langmuir; SMA; Optimisation; Robustness; Chromatography; Prepartive process scale; Modelling;

    Abstract : One of the major issues in the pharmaceutical industry today is the cost of development and validation of the production of the active pharmaceutical ingredients. The development, optimization and validation of a production plant have been dominated by an extensive experimental approach. READ MORE

  7. 5. Road Surface and Tyre Interaction : Functional Properties affecting Road Dust Load Dynamics and Storage

    Author : Joacim Lundberg; Sigurdur Erlingsson; Mats Gustafsson; Xavier Querol; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Road dust; Road abrasion wear; Studded tyre abrasion wear; Texture; Emissions; Abrasion wear model; NORTRIP; PM10; Particles; Stone Mastic Asphalt – SMA; Porous Pavements; Double Layered Porous Asphalt Concrete – DLPAC; Road traffic noise; Rolling Resistance; Friction; Holistic; Function; Functional properties; Functional demands; Temporal variation; Spatial variation; Vägdamm; Vägslitage; Dubbdäcksslitage; Textur; Emissioner; Slitagemodell; NORTRIP; PM10; Partiklar; Asfaltsbetong; stenrik - ABS; Dränerande beläggning; Dubbeldränerande beläggning; Buller; Rullmotstånd; Friktion; Holistisk; Funktion; Funktionskrav; Tidsvariation; Rumsvariation; Byggvetenskap; Civil and Architectural Engineering; Building Materials; Byggnadsmaterial;

    Abstract : Luftburna partiklar (PM) är ett problem för människans hälsa, där flertalet samband mellan negativa hälsoeffekter finns mellan luftföroreningar finns, bland annat för respiratoriska sjukdomar, lungcancer och kardiovaskulära sjukdomar med flera. I länder där dubbdäck används, till exempel Sverige, Finland och Norge, och sandning av vägar och gator genomförs vintertid för att säkerställa god friktion kommer en betydande andel av partiklarna från vägslitage och nedkrossning av sand vilket bidrar till PM10. READ MORE