Design and analysis of motion and energy regulating vibration harvester

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110214
Author(s):  
Nitin Satpute ◽  
Lalitkumar Jugulkar ◽  
Siddharth Jabade ◽  
Ganesh Korwar ◽  
Swapnil Arawade
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Average Power ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Mechanical Motion ◽  
Storage Element ◽  
Electric Generator ◽  
Real Size ◽  
Novel Design

In this paper a novel design of energy harvester has been proposed, which converts harmonic or random vibrations energy into useful electric power. The energy harvester comprises of mechanical motion rectifier, motion regulator, strain energy storage element and a rotary electric generator. The mechanical motion rectifier comprises of a spatial mechanism with unidirectional bearings and spherical joint that converts the linear oscillating force into unidirectional torque pulses. Further, motion regulating mechanism directs the energy flow to the strain energy storage element and drives the electric generator. The arrangement ensures that flow of vibration energy is regulated such that it is stored in the spring up to a threshold limit and thereafter dissipated to the electric generator. Rigid body simulations in Adams and Matlab have been used in design and analysis of the energy harvester with investigations for the effect of significant design parameters. Experimentation on a prototype has been performed to validate the numerical model which delivered 4.13 W of peak power and average power of 0.12–0.52 W within frequency range of 1–15 Hz. Simulation results on a real size device with higher torsion spring stiffness indicates that the harvester can operate with 69.8% efficiency and deliver 0.32–2.45 W of average power for frequency of 0.5–4 Hz.

Simulation and Experimental Investigation of an Energy Harvester Utilizing Flow-Induced Vibration

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa G. Abd El-Mageed ◽  
Mustafa Arafa ◽  
Mohamed Elaraby
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Load Resistance ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Hydrodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Mechanical Motion ◽  
Flow Induced Vibration ◽  
Water Stream ◽  
Polyvinylidene Difluoride ◽  
Useful Power

This work exploits harvesting energy from fluid flow by means of a device that is inserted in the flow stream. The device is designed to exhibit desirable hydrodynamic characteristics that advocate flow-induced oscillations, which can be converted into useful power. In this context, a cantilever beam carrying an open semicircular cylinder at its tip is placed in a flowing water stream. The hydrodynamic loads cause the beam to undergo galloping motions in the transverse direction. The beam, which is made up of laminated polymer/polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) layers, extracts electrical energy from the sustained cyclic mechanical motion. A numerical model is developed to predict the system dynamics in terms of its design parameters. The results are supported by experimental measurements of the output voltage over a range of water speeds and load resistance.

Dynamics Modeling of Train-Track-Harvester System and In-Field Testing of Railroad Energy Harvester

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teng Lin ◽  
Yu Pan ◽  
Lei Zuo
Keyword(s):  
Peak Power ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
System Modeling ◽  
Average Power ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
Train Track ◽  
Dynamics Modeling ◽  
Mechanical Motion ◽  
Speed Simulation ◽  
Test Result

An electromagnetic energy harvester for railroad application featuring anchorless mounting is presented along with system modeling and in-field testing results. The spring-reset mechanism allows harvester to be installed on any railroad sleepers without any change to the existing ballast and foundation. A railway train-track-harvester model is established for design validation and risk assessment. Within harvester, train-pass induced track vibration is translated to rotation and then conditioned thru mechanical motion rectifier mechanism for generator to operate in one direction with a relatively steady speed. Particularly, in-field test demonstrates that harvester can harness electric at an average power of 6.9 Watts and a peak power of 60 Watts when test cargo train running at 40 mph (64 km/h). Dynamic modeling of the vehicle-rail system are also developed to estimate the displacement of the sleeper under various train weight and speed. Simulation result based on typical train parameters are provided and compared with infield test result.

scholarly journals Gravitricity based on solar and gravity energy storage for residential applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwole K. Bowoto ◽  
Omonigho P. Emenuvwe ◽  
Meysam N. Azadani
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Computational Modelling ◽  
Dynamic Modelling ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Height Range ◽  
Efficient System ◽  
Priority List

AbstractThis study proposes a design model for conserving and utilizing energy affordably and intermittently considering the wind rush experienced in the patronage of renewable energy sources for cheaper generation of electricity and the solar energy potential especially in continents of Africa and Asia. Essentially, the global quest for sustainable development across every sector is on the rise; hence, the need for a sustainable method of extracting energy cheaply with less wastage and pollution is on the priority list. This research, integrates and formulates different ideologies, factors and variables that have been adopted in previous research studies to create an efficient system. Some of the aforementioned researches includes pumped hydro gravity storage system, Compressed air gravity storage system, suspended weight in abandoned mine shaft, dynamic modelling of gravity energy storage coupled with a PV energy plant and deep ocean gravity energy storage. As an alternative and a modification to these systems, this research is proposing a Combined solar and gravity energy storage system. The design synthesis and computational modelling of the proposed system model were investigated using a constant height and but varying mass. Efficiencies reaching up to 62% was achieved using the chosen design experimental parameters adopted in this work. However, this efficiency can be tremendously improved upon if the design parameters are modified putting certain key factors which are highlighted in the limitation aspect of this research into consideration. Also, it was observed that for a test load of 50 × 103 mA running for 10 h (3600 s), the proposed system will only need to provide a torque of 3.27Nm and a height range of 66.1 × 104 m when a mass of 10 kg is lifted to give out power of 48 kwh. Since gravity storage requires intermittent actions and structured motions, mathematical models were used to analyse the system performance characteristics amongst other important parameters using tools like MATLAB Simscape modelling toolbox, Microsoft excel and Sysml Model software.

scholarly journals Double-Deck Metal Solenoids 3D Integrated in Silicon Wafer for Kinetic Energy Harvester

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Nianying Wang ◽  
Ruofeng Han ◽  
Changnan Chen ◽  
Jiebin Gu ◽  
Xinxin Li
Keyword(s):  
Kinetic Energy ◽  
Power Density ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Vibrational Energy ◽  
Average Power ◽  
Wafer Level ◽  
Peak Voltage ◽  
Silicon Mold ◽  
Casting Technique

A silicon-chip based double-deck three-dimensional (3D) solenoidal electromagnetic (EM) kinetic energy harvester is developed to convert low-frequency (<100 Hz) vibrational energy into electricity with high efficiency. With wafer-level micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication to form a metal casting mold and the following casting technique to rapidly (within minutes) fill molten ZnAl alloy into the pre-micromachined silicon mold, the 300-turn solenoid coils (150 turns for either inner solenoid or outer solenoid) are fabricated in silicon wafers for saw dicing into chips. A cylindrical permanent magnet is inserted into a pre-etched channel for sliding upon external vibration, which is surrounded by the solenoids. The size of the harvester chip is as small as 10.58 mm × 2.06 mm × 2.55 mm. The internal resistance of the solenoids is about 17.9 Ω. The maximum peak-to-peak voltage and average power output are measured as 120.4 mV and 43.7 μW. The EM energy harvester shows great improvement in power density, which is 786 μW/cm3 and the normalized power density is 98.3 μW/cm3/g. The EM energy harvester is verified by experiment to be able to generate electricity through various human body movements of walking, running and jumping. The wafer-level fabricated chip-style solenoidal EM harvesters are advantageous in uniform performance, small size and volume applications.

scholarly journals Design of Combined Stationary and Mobile Battery Energy Storage Systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Hayajneh ◽  
Xuewei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Storage Systems ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Frequency Regulation ◽  
Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Battery Energy Storage ◽  
Battery Capacity ◽  
Battery Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Battery Energy

To minimize the curtailment of renewable generation and incentivize grid-scale energy storage deployment, a concept of combining stationary and mobile applications of battery energy storage systems built within renewable energy farms is proposed. A simulation-based optimization model is developed to obtain the optimal design parameters such as battery capacity and power ratings by solving a multi-objective optimization problem that aims to maximize the economic profitability, the energy provided for transportation electrification, the demand peak shaving, and the renewable energy utilized. Two applications considered for the stationary energy storage systems are the end-consumer arbitrage and frequency regulation, while the mobile application envisions a scenario of a grid-independent battery-powered electric vehicle charging station network. The charging stations receive supplies from the energy storage system that absorbs renewable energy, contributing to a sustained DC demand that helps with revenues. Representative results are presented for two operation modes and different sets of weights assigned to the objectives. Substantial improvement in the profitability of combined applications over single stationary applications is shown. Pareto frontier of a reduced dimensional problem is obtained to show the trade-off between design objectives. This work could pave the road for future implementations of the new form of energy storage systems.<br>

scholarly journals Resonance circuits for adiabatic circuits

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 223-228
Author(s):  
C. Schlachta ◽  
M. Glesner
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Power Consumption ◽  
Charge Transport ◽  
Cmos Circuits ◽  
Digital Cmos ◽  
Storage Element

Abstract. One of the possible techniques to reduces the power consumption in digital CMOS circuits is to slow down the charge transport. This slowdown can be achieved by introducing an inductor in the charging path. Additionally, the inductor can act as an energy storage element, conserving the energy that is normally dissipated during discharging. Together with the parasitic capacitances from the circuit a LCresonant circuit is formed.

scholarly journals Experimental investigations of the processes in gas generator of hydrogen-air energy storage

2021 ◽  
Vol 2039 (1) ◽  
pp. 012007
Author(s):  
N I Chukhin ◽  
A I Schastlivtsev
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Turbine Unit ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Average Power ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Gas Temperature ◽  
Gas Generator ◽  
Gas Turbine Unit ◽  
Accumulation System ◽  
Generator Unit

Abstract This paper describes the results of experimental investigation of the sample of the hydrogen-air gas generator unit with the expected average power of 65 kW. In total 5 test runs were made. Two tests showed that the mass flow and outlet gas temperature was in an agreement with the designed parameters. Additional attention should be paid to the cooling system design for the combustion chamber. In future such a gas generator in couple with the suitable gas turbine unit could be a part of the renewable energy accumulation system e.g. of hydrogen-air energy storage.

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