Test and Validation of a Nonlinear Electromagnetic Energy Harvester
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New Type
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We investigate a new type of nonlinear vibration energy harvester that uses a double impact oscillator as its harvesting element. A prototype of the harvester is analyzed numerically and experimentally when aligned vertically. Results show that the new architecture enhanced the output power as well as the frequency bandwidth in comparison with linear harvesters. The new harvester is capable of generating up to 250 mV and has a harvesting bandwidth of about 6 Hz. The optimal load for 0.7 g input acceleration is found to be 5.5 Ω and the corresponding optimal power is determined to be 8 mWatts.
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2018 ◽
Vol 66
(3)
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pp. 191-196
2018 ◽
Vol 30
(2)
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pp. 308-322
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2019 ◽
Vol 40
(12)
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pp. 1777-1790
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