scholarly journals Structural Performance Evaluation for Vibration-based Energy Harvester utilized in Railway Vehicle

2018 ◽  
Vol 167 ◽  
pp. 02003
Author(s):  
Ki-Weon Kang ◽  
Ji-Won Jin
Keyword(s):  
Performance Test ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Railway Vehicle ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Frequency Response Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvester

This study aims to assess the structural performance and structural integrity of vibration energy harvester (VEH). For this, the structural performance test were conducted to identify the natural frequency and structural response against frequency. And then, static structural analysis was performed using finite element analysis to investigate the failure critical locations (FCLs). Finally, we conducted the frequency response analysis in frequency domain to obtain the structural response with frequency and investigate the structural integrity of VEH. Using the above results, we assessed the structural performance and structural integrity of two types of VEHs.

scholarly journals Assessment of Structural Performance and Integrity for Vibration-based Energy Harvester in Frequency Domain

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
Ji-Won Jin ◽  
Ki-Weon Kang
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Railway Vehicle ◽  
Response Analysis

A vibration-based energy harvester (VEH) utilizes vibrations originated from various structures and specifically maximizes the displacement of its moving parts, using the resonance between the frequency of external vibration loads from the structure and the natural frequency of VEH to improve power production efficiency. This study presents the procedure to evaluate the structural performance and structural integrity of VEH utilized in a railway vehicle under frequency domain. First of all, a structural performance test was performed to identify the natural frequency and assess the structural response in frequency domain. Then, the static structural analysis was carried out using FE analysis to investigate the failure critical locations (FCLs) and effect of resonance. Finally, we conducted a frequency response analysis to identify the structural response and investigate the structural integrity in frequency domain. Based on these results, the authors assessed the structural performance and integrity of VEHs in two versions.

Optimal Coil Transducer Geometry for an Electromagnetic Nonlinear Vibration Energy Harvester

2013 ◽  
Vol 558 ◽  
pp. 477-488
Author(s):  
Luke A. Vandewater ◽  
Scott D. Moss ◽  
Steve C. Galea
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Ball Bearing ◽  
Outer Radius ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Resistive Load ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvester ◽  
Numeric Model ◽  
Wire Coil

This paper investigates the optimisation of wire-coil transducers for a recently described strongly nonlinear electromagnetic (EM) vibration energy harvester, by coupling previously derived dynamics of the mechanical system with finite element analysis (FEA) to determine the harvesters EM response. The harvester is implemented in a permanent-magnet/ball-bearing arrangement, where vibrations in a host structure induce oscillations of the ball-bearing. The movement of the bearing changes the magnetic flux in a circular pancake wire-coil, inducing an electromotive force (EMF) in the coil and hence a voltage in the harvester circuit. A quintic-modified Duffing equation is applied to predict frequency-displacement relations for the nonlinear dynamics of the harvester. Faradays Law of Induction is implemented with quasi-static FEA modelling of the magnetic field and linked to the dynamics of the system to develop a numeric model for voltage predictions. The issue of back-EMF and damping is also investigated. A fully integrated mechanical-electromagnetic model is shown to compare well to the quasi-static numerical model. The output characteristics of the prototype harvester are then compared with the numerical model. An optimal coil height of 2 mm is predicted, and demonstrated experimentally to produce 20.3 mW from a 12 Hz, 500 milli-g host vibration. Further investigation of coil inner radius and outer radius yields a predicted resistive load power transfer increase of 18% with the optimal coil geometry.

Design and Performance Test of Digital Rebalance Loop for MEMS Gyroscope

2006 ◽  
Vol 326-328 ◽  
pp. 249-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byung Su Chang ◽  
Jang Gyu Lee ◽  
Tae Sam Kang
Keyword(s):  
Digital Signal Processor ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Digital Signal ◽  
System Model ◽  
Digital Controller ◽  
Control Technique ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Frequency Response Analysis ◽  
Mems Gyroscope ◽  
And Performance

In this paper, a digital rebalance loop for MEMS gyroscope is designed and its performance test is performed. First, the system model of MEMS gyroscope is established by dynamic analysis. Then, the digital rebalance loop is designed using modern control technique. The performance of the digital rebalance loop is compared with that of conventional PID rebalance loop. Through frequency response analysis using MATLAB and experiments using a real MEMS gyroscope and digital controller, which is realized using digital signal processor (DSP), it is confirmed that the controller improves the performance of the gyroscope.

Simulation of Acoustic-Structure Interaction by Using Finite Element Analysis in Reactor Pressure Vessel of PWR

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koji Maeta ◽  
Keisuke Matsuyama ◽  
Hirokazu Sugiura ◽  
Shigeyuki Watanabe ◽  
Hideyuki Morita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Acoustic Analysis ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Pressurized Water Reactor ◽  
Pressure Pulsations ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Pressurized Water ◽  
Coolant Pump ◽  
Pressure Distributions

The reactor coolant pump (RCP) in a pressurized water reactor (PWR) plant generates pressure pulsations at multiple frequencies. These pressure pulsations excite the acoustic modes inside the reactor vessel (RV), and cause significant acoustic loads on the reactor internals (RIs). For verifying the structural integrity of the RIs, it is important to predict the acoustic loads, which is used for vibration analysis of the RIs. Traditionally, an analytical method, assuming that structures are rigid, has been used in order to predict the acoustic pressure distributions inside the RV [1]. However, water in actual PWR plant is heavy enough to influence structural response, so that it is required to use methods for a coupled structural acoustic system. In this article, the coupled structural-acoustic analysis using the commercial software ANSYS is proposed in order to predict the acoustic loads, and the applicability of this method is discussed. The structural-acoustic interactions inside the RV are investigated by element tests and the scale model test. The acoustic pressures measured by these tests are compared with the calculated results.

Engineering Criticality Assessments of Floating Offshore Platforms Based on Time Domain Structural Response Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey O’Donnell ◽  
Johyun Kyoung ◽  
Sagar Samaria ◽  
Anil Sablok
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Mechanics ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Life Extension ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Offshore Platforms ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Offshore Industry ◽  
Integrity Assessments

Abstract This paper presents a time-domain S-N fatigue analysis and an approach to reliable and robust engineering criticality assessments to supplement or provide an alternative to S-N fatigue assessments of offshore platform structures based on time domain structural response analysis. It also provides recommendations for industry standards to improve guidance for structural integrity assessments of offshore platforms using fracture mechanics. Demand continues to grow in the offshore industry to attain value from captured operational data for a number of purposes, including the reduction of uncertainties in structural integrity assessments during design and over the operational lifetime of floating offshore platforms. Recent advances in time domain structural analysis technology demonstrate substantially more accurate assessments of non-linear platform loadings and responses with enhanced computational efficiency. The current S-N approach for fatigue design and integrity assessments calculates a fatigue damage factor that does not address how loading occurs over time (ABS, DNVGL-RP-C203). For the present study, engineering criticality assessments (ECAs) based on fracture mechanics theory (BS 7910) are applied utilizing time-domain loading information theory. The ECA returns the smallest initial flaws that can grow to a critical size during a design lifetime, which can serve as an indicator of acceptability during design, a technical basis for in-service inspection intervals and facilitates asset integrity and life extension assessments. Critical initial flaws are calculated using the Paris Law (BS 7910) and cumulative fatigue crack growth in two ways: with and without an integrated and consistent check for fracture instability. The results are compared with those from S-N fatigue analyses and recommendations are provided.

Finite Element Analysis and Structural Parameters Optimization of Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvester

2010 ◽  
Vol 44-47 ◽  
pp. 1465-1469
Author(s):  
Ai Min Hu ◽  
Ming Long
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvester ◽  
Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvester ◽  
Piezoelectric Vibration

The working principle of piezoelectric vibration energy harvester is described. A piezoelectric cantilever and mass composite structure is proposed to harvest vibration energy in resonance mode, and the mass is added on the edge of the cantilever to decrease the natural frequency of the whole structure. The finite element analysis was carried out on the composite structure using the ANSYS software. The displacement results were obtained by structural analysis, and the first order natural frequency was also obtained by modal analysis. Finally, the influence rules among the structural parameters, such as length and width of the cantilever, length and thickness of the mass and width of the PZT, and the natural frequency, piezoelectric output voltage are discussed in detail. Finally, the optimal structure of the harvester is obtained.

Evaluation of multiple transducers implementation in a magnetoelectric vibration energy harvester

2018 ◽  
Vol 85 (9) ◽  
pp. 580-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slim Naifar ◽  
Sonia Bradai ◽  
Christian Viehweger ◽  
Slim Choura ◽  
Olfa Kanoun
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Laminate Composite ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Magnetic Flux Density ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvester ◽  
At Resonance ◽  
Transducer Design ◽  
Output Characteristics ◽  
Repulsive Forces

Abstract A novel magnetoelectric (ME) vibration energy harvester employing magnetostrictive and piezoelectric laminate composite transducers is presented for potentially powering wireless sensor systems. The harvester consists of two four-layered Terfenol-D/PZT laminate composite and a magnetic circuit composed by two parallel magnetic springs and two rectangular magnets. The repulsive forces are realized by a magnetic spring for more robustness. In order to realize a high power density, a multiple transducer design with a lateral configuration is proposed. The magnetic flux density and the induced displacement in the magnetostrictive layers are investigated by finite element analysis to determine the optimal relative position of the twin transducers at the static equilibrium. Furthermore, the output characteristics of the harvester are experimentally studied and compared to the case when only a single transducer is used. The experimental results show that the twin lateral converter can provide a higher power outcome especially if operated at resonance. In addition, doubling the amplitude of vibration from 0.5 mm to 1 mm leads to a voltage output which is four times higher at resonance.

Finite Element Analysis of Unbonded Prestressed Concrete Silos

2014 ◽  
Vol 578-579 ◽  
pp. 60-65
Author(s):  
Guang Shu Xu ◽  
Huan Qin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Seismic Analysis ◽  
Structural Response ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Paper Making ◽  
Pile Caps ◽  
Prestressed Reinforcement

in this paper, making coal storage silo that diameter is a 120 m as the background, researched warehouse wall and pile caps using finite element method. In articles, the finite element analysis of soil, study the influence of prestressed reinforcement about prestressed effect, the structural response analysis under different stack forms and seismic analysis. The results show that: inside and outside temperature difference makes maximum stress, full load can reflect the other coal pile forms, the ability of resist the earthquake is strong.

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