Design and construction of an experimental apparatus for the interferometric measurement of micrometer level clearances

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Tezin Türü: Yüksek Lisans

Tezin Yürütüldüğü Kurum: Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü, Türkiye

Tezin Onay Tarihi: 2009

Tezin Dili: İngilizce

Öğrenci: MURAT YILDIRIM

Asıl Danışman (Eş Danışmanlı Tezler İçin): Zafer Dursunkaya

Eş Danışman: Hanife Tuba Okutucu Özyurt

Özet:

In this study a fiber optic interferometer (FOI) was designed and constructed to measure micron level clearances occurring in piston cylinder arrangements. A Cartesian model of the piston cylinder assembly is manufactured and lateral motion and vertical displacement are generated via a step motor, and micrometers, respectively. Clearance measurements are conducted in air and also in a lubricant. The range of vertical displacements is kept between 0-50 μm, and the lateral motion is 13.5 mm. The effect of the step motor and lateral motion carriage on distance measurement is determined and this is used to correct displacement measurements.