Shape memory alloy valves : basics, potentials, design /

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Imprint:Cham : Springer, 2015.
Description:1 online resource.
Language:English
Subject:Shape memory alloys.
Valves -- Materials.
Materials Science.
Nanotechnology.
Manufacturing, Machines, Tools.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Reference.
Shape memory alloys.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11095987
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Other authors / contributors:Czechowicz, Alexander, editor.
Langbein, Sven, editor.
ISBN:9783319190815
3319190814
3319190806
9783319190808
9783319190808
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Includes index.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 10, 2015).
Summary:This book introduces shape memory alloy (SMA) technology with a specific focus on valve applications. The authors describe the basics of shape memory actuators, application characteristics of these smart materials, and the current and potential uses of this technology. The book includes an overview of thermal and electrical valves based on SMA as well as detailed approaches in product development of different SMA valve designs.
Other form:Printed edition: 9783319190808
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-19081-5