P. Veeramuthuvel

Bio: P. Veeramuthuvel is an academic researcher from Indian Space Research Organisation. The author has contributed to research in topics: Particle damping & Damper. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 5 publications receiving 46 citations. Previous affiliations of P. Veeramuthuvel include Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

Application of RBF neural network in prediction of particle damping parameters from experimental data

Abstract: Particle damping is one of the recent passive damping methods and its relevance in space structural applications is increasing. This paper presents the novel application of a radial basis function (RBF) neural network to accurately predict the modal damping ratio of a particle damping system using system input parameters such as particle size, particle density, packing ratio, and their effect at different modes of vibration. The prediction of particle damping using the RBF neural network is studied in comparison with the back propagation neural (BPN) network on an aluminum alloy beam structure with extensive experimental tests. The prediction accuracy of the RBF neural network is significant with 9.83% error compared to 12.22% obtained by the BPN network for a best case. Limited experiments were also carried out on a mild steel beam to study and compare the trends predicted in earlier studies. The relationships obtained by the proposed method readily provide useful guidelines in the design of particle dam...

Experimental investigation of particle damper-based vibration suppression in printed circuit board for spacecraft applications

Abstract: One of the effective methods of passive vibration suppression is through the application of particle damping technique. This paper discusses the novel application of particle damper capsule to suppress the vibration of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and study the relationships between the vibration responses and the input force amplitude for various particle damper parameters such as Particle Size (PS), Particle Density (PD) and Packing Ratio (PR). Several experiments were carried out with different combinations of particle damper parameters for the estimation of vibration responses in the PCB for the primary modes of vibration. Based on these, the factors which affect the vibration responses are studied in detail for the chosen combination of system parameters. Also, the relationships between the response and the applied force for various PS, PR, PD and response locations are obtained and they are used to arrive at the design guidelines for the particle damper suitable for spacecraft electronic packages. ...

Particle impact dampers: Past, present, and future

Abstract: Particle damping, an effective passive vibration control technology, is developing dramatically at the present stage, especially in the aerospace and machinery fields. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of particle damping technology, beginning with its basic concept, developmental history, and research status all over the world. Furthermore, various interpretations of the underlying damping mechanism are introduced and discussed in detail. The theoretical analysis and numerical simulation, together with their pros and cons are systematically expounded, in which a discrete element method of simulating a multi-degree-of-freedom structure with a particle damper system is illustrated. Moreover, on the basis of previous studies, a simplified method to analyze the complicated nonlinear particle damping is proposed, in which all particles are modeled as a single mass, thereby simplifying its use by practicing engineers. In order to broaden the applicability of particle dampers, it is necessary to implement the coupled algorithm of finite element method and discrete element method. In addition, the characteristics of experimental studies on particle damping are also summarized. Finally, the application of particle damping technology in the aerospace field, machinery field, lifeline engineering, and civil engineering is reviewed at length. As a new trend in structural vibration control, the application of particle damping in civil engineering is just at the beginning. The advantages and potential applications are demonstrated, whereas the difficulties and deficiencies in the present studies are also discussed. The paper concludes by suggesting future developments involving semi-active approaches that can enhance the effectiveness of particle dampers when used in conjunction with structures subjected to nonstationary excitation, such as earthquakes and similar nonstationary random excitations.

Granular dampers: does particle shape matter?

Abstract: By means of particle-based numerical simulations using the discrete element method, we address the question of how the performance of granular dampers is affected by the shape of the granular particles. In consistence with previous experiments performed with nearly spherical particles we find that independently of the particles' shape, the granular system is characterized by a gas-like regime for small amplitudes of the container's oscillation and by a collect-and-collide regime for large amplitude forcing. Both regimes are separated by an optimal operation mode—the critical amplitude of the damping oscillation for which the energy dissipation is maximal—which is independent of the particle shape for given conditions of particle mass, material properties and number of particles. However, in the gas-like regime, we find that spherical particles lead to more efficient energy dissipation compared to complex shaped particles of the same mass. In this regime, a dependence on the damper's efficiency on the particle shape is found.

Design of particle dampers for additive manufacturing

Abstract: Damping mechanisms are a crucial factor for influencing the vibration behavior of dynamic systems. In many applications vibrations are undesirable and need to be reduced by appropriate measures. For instance, vibrations in vehicles can reduce driving comfort or in civil engineering resonance damage can occur in constructions. An interesting and cost-effective way of increasing damping is particle damping. In modern processes of additive manufacturing, like laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), unmelted powder can be left inside a structure on purpose after making and thus producing integrated particle dampers already. Additively manufactured particle damping has not yet reached the industrial level because there are no detailed specifications for the design process. This includes the modelling of (non-linear) dynamic properties, based on numerous design parameters. The state of the art reveals that the effect of particle damping has been convincingly demonstrated, but transferability of the obtained information is still limited. In this paper the effect of particle damping is investigated experimentally with LPBF manufactured beam structures made of AlSi10Mg. Particle damping is evaluated in terms of performance curves for different beam parameter sets. The aim is to help the designer, who needs to keep amplitudes in certain range to estimate the damping of the potential particle damper via the given performance curves. Damping is determined via experimental modal analysis by impulse excitation. The response is evaluated in the frequency domain using the Circle-Fit method with a focus on the beams first bending mode of vibration. Beyond that, a significantly increased damping could be verified up to the seventh bending mode covering a frequency range between 600 Hz and 18 kHz. Damping through particle-filled cavities shows up to 20 times higher damping compared to the same component with fused powder.