Simulation of an Artificial Respiratory System

Choosing a New Actuator for Implementation in a Lung Simulator

Bachelor thesis (2010)

Contributors

R. Babuska (mentor)
Department
Electrical Engineering (EEMCS) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2010 Delawari, A.; Doelman, R.
Lung simulator Backdrivable Respiratory system
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Published Date

30-06-2010

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Department

Electrical Engineering

Abstract

It is suspected that instability problems in the current generation of lung simulators are caused by its actuator, a brushless DC motor, in combination with the system configuration. The hypothesis is that these problems can be resolved by replacing the actuator with a backdrivable actuator (that is, an actuator that responds well to external force) in a new system. In this BSc Thesis this hypothesis is researched. The backdrivable actuator (in this particular case, a Voice Coil actuator) in a new system can overcome the instability problems.