A magnetic fluid microdevice using insect wings.
J Phys Condens Matter
; 20(20): 204142, 2008 May 21.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21694271
ABSTRACT
A magnetic fluid microdevice using Diptera insect wings is proposed and constructed. The magnetic fluid device is composed of insect wings, a small permanent magnet, coil, and kerosene-based magnetic fluid. First, the structural properties of insect wings are studied through measurements of certain morphological parameters. Secondly, the novel type of microwind energy converter is constructed. Thirdly, the power generation characteristics of the magnetic fluid microdevice using insect wings are examined. It is found that the output power is roughly proportional to the cube of the airflow velocity.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
J Phys Condens Matter
Journal subject:
BIOFISICA
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japón