This project is mentored by a doctor in UCLA and the final paper was published. In this work, using COMSOL and MATLAB, a finite element code was used for the design, optimization and visualization of a comb drive accelerator.
Abstract: Comb-drive devises have been widely applied in many fields. However, the application of high frequency sensor, such as rocket chamber, still remains problems. In this work, a finite element code was used for the design, optimization and visualization of a comb drive accelerator. In the simulation results, the post-optimization design has high performance in high frequency oscillation operating environment. The optimization is based on the ideal eigenfre-quency and Nelder-Mead method. The 3-D working conditions are realized by testing and comparing the time and frequency domain of pre-optimized and optimized design whose frequency ranges from 2000 Hz to 5000 Hz. Finally, the electric potential and capacitance in comb drive are visualized, which shows the better electric signals and displacements.
How to cite this paper: Zhang, Z.C. (2018) Design and Optimization of Comb Drive Accelerator for High Frequency Oscillation. Modern Mechanical Engineering, 8, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.4236/mme.2018.81001
Received: November 6, 2017
Accepted: January 14, 2018
Published: January 17, 2018