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Shape Memory Alloy Valves

Basics, Potentials, Design

  • Details characteristics of shape memory alloy drives in valve applications
  • Describes and provides numerous examples of the current and potential uses of shape memory alloy valves
  • Includes guidelines with usable design parameters for engineering shape memory alloy valve drives

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Introduction

    • Alexander Czechowicz, Sven Langbein
    Pages 1-2
  3. Valve Technology: State of the Art and System Design

    • Michael Hannig, Falk Höhne, Sven Langbein
    Pages 3-22
  4. Introduction to Shape Memory Alloy Technology

    • Alexander Czechowicz, Sven Langbein
    Pages 23-40
  5. Introduction to Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

    • Sven Langbein, Alexander Czechowicz
    Pages 41-72
  6. Shape Memory Valves: Motivation, Risks, and Potentials

    • Alexander Czechowicz, Sven Langbein
    Pages 101-112
  7. Design of Thermal SMA Valves

    • Sven Langbein, Konstantin Lygin
    Pages 113-128
  8. Design of Electrical SMA Valves

    • Alexander Czechowicz
    Pages 129-150
  9. Examples of Shape Memory Alloy Valves on Market

    • Alexander Czechowicz, Sven Langbein
    Pages 179-189
  10. Future Perspectives of SMA and SMA Valves

    • Sven Langbein, Alexander Czechowicz
    Pages 191-207
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 209-214

About this book

This book introduces shape memory alloy technology with a specific focus on valve applications. The authors describe application characteristics as well the current and potential uses of this technology. They include an overview of thermal and electrical valves as well as detailed valve design strategies.

Editors and Affiliations

  • FGW e.V., Remscheid, Germany

    Alexander Czechowicz

  • Menden, Germany

    Sven Langbein

About the editors

Alexander Czechowicz, PhD is the manager of the Shape Memory Applications group at the Community for Materials and Tools Research and co-founder of FG-INNOVATION. Sven Langbein, PhD is the research & development manager for industrial Shape Memory Alloy Applications and co-founder of FG-INNOVATION.

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eBook USD 69.99
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 89.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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