scholarly journals Analytical modelling of spiral cantilever structure for vibration energy harvesting applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.21) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Nevin Augustine ◽  
Hemanth Kotturu ◽  
S Meenatchi Sundaram ◽  
G S. Vijay
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Piezoelectric Materials ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Ambient Vibration ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvesting ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Cantilever Structure ◽  
Spiral Geometry ◽  
Tip Mass

Research on harvesting energy from natural resources is more focused as it can make microelectronic devices self-powered. MEMS based vibration energy harvesters are gaining its popularity in recent days to extract energy from vibrating objects and to use that energy to power the sensors. A solution for the major constrain for vibration energy harvesting in micro scale has been addressed in this paper. Cantilever beams coated with piezoelectric materials which are optimized to resonate at the source vibration frequency are used in most of the traditional vibration energy harvesting applications. In micro scale such structures have very high natural frequency compared to the ambient vibration frequencies due to which frequency matching is a constrain. Tip mass at the end of the cantilever reduces the resonant frequency to a great extent but adds to complexity and fabrication difficulties. Here, we propose a spiral geometry for micro harvester structures with low fundamental frequencies compared to traditional cantilevers. The spiral geometry is proposed, simulated and analyzed, to show that such a structure would be able to vibrate near resonance at micro scale. The analysis consists of Modal analysis, Mises stress analysis and displacement analysis in COMSOL Multiphysics. The result shows that the frequency has been reduced by a factor of 300 when compared to normal cantilever in the same volume. The work provides guideline for vibration energy harvesting structure design for an improved performance.  

High-performance low-frequency bistable vibration energy harvesting plate with tip mass blocks

Energy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 180 ◽  
pp. 737-750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Li ◽  
Shengxi Zhou ◽  
Zhichun Yang ◽  
Tong Guo ◽  
Xutao Mei
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvesting ◽  
Tip Mass

scholarly journals AlN-based piezoelectric micropower generator for low ambient vibration energy harvesting

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 721-724 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Stoppel ◽  
C. Schröder ◽  
F. Senger ◽  
B. Wagner ◽  
W. Benecke
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Ambient Vibration ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvesting ◽  
Micropower Generator

Nonlinear Energy Harvesting Using Coupled Micro-Scale Oscillator Arrays

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subramanian Ramakrishnan ◽  
Manish Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Stochastic Systems ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvesting ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Oscillatory Systems

Vibration energy harvesting paradigms that seek to exploit the unique characteristics of nonlinear and stochastic systems are currently emerging as an important aspect of frontier research in energy sustainability. In particular, the ubiquitous nature of ambient mechanical vibrations and recent results obtained in the dynamics of micro and nano scale oscillatory systems together suggest the potential efficacy of vibration energy harvesting for the powering of small scale electronic mobile devices. In this context, the inherent advantages of using nonlinear systems over linear ones for energy harvesting are currently well established. In addition, the inherently random nature of ambient vibrations as well as the emergence of phenomena such as stochastic resonance indicates the imperativeness of a stochastic approach. Computational and experimental studies of energy harvesting involving individual nonlinear oscillators that take into account some of the above mentioned features have recently been reported in the literature. In this article, the authors present a new approach to the problem by introducing an analytical framework based on the Fokker-Planck formalism. In particular, the framework is applied to a nonlinearly coupled array of micro-scale oscillators in order to investigate the potential advantages of stochastic effects in coupled arrays for energy harvesting. The influence of varying coupling strengths as well as noise intensity on harvestable energy is studied for the case of a nonlinearly coupled micro-cantilever array. It is noted that the micro-scale arrays of the type under consideration have already been employed in experimental investigations of energy localization effects and hence are currently available for technological applications. In conclusion, the analytical framework introduced and the results obtained in this article are expected to contribute to a fundamental understanding of how the synergistic effects of nonlinear and stochastic phenomena could contribute to the development of novel methods for efficient vibration energy harvesting.

Study Experiment of Energy Harvesting System Based on Solar and Vibration

2014 ◽  
Vol 1008-1009 ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Si Yuan Ren ◽  
Can Song ◽  
Ying Bo Chen ◽  
Guang Chen Yu
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Lithium Battery ◽  
Piezoelectric Materials ◽  
Current Mode ◽  
Input Voltage ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvesting ◽  
Super Capacitor ◽  
Energy Harvesting System

According to the theory of solar energy and vibration energy harvesting, an energy harvesting system based on energy conversion scavenging technology has been designed to convert the solar energy and vibration energy into the electric power. Piezoelectric materials and the solar cells are used as core power conversion section, and the system also consists of the lithium battery charge chip, the rectifier, comparators and switch chips as the control segments, combined with the super capacitor, etc. The energy harvesting experiment shows that the lithium battery can be charged through solar and vibration by the solar and vibration energy harvesting system, and the charging chip adopted in this work has input voltage limited current mode which can fulfill intermittent charge smoothly.

Study of the Ambient Vibration Energy Harvesting Based on Piezoelectric Effect

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 1460017
Author(s):  
Hongyu Si ◽  
Jinlu Dong ◽  
Lei Chen ◽  
Laizhi Sun ◽  
Xiaodong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Resonant Frequency ◽  
Output Power ◽  
Ambient Vibration ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Vibration Source ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvesting ◽  
Parallel Connection ◽  
Piezoelectric Vibrator

The resonance between piezoelectric vibrator and the vibration source is the key to maximize the ambient vibration energy harvesting by using piezoelectric generator. In this paper, the factors that influence the output power of a single piezoelectric vibrator are analyzed. The effect of geometry size (length, thickness, width of piezoelectric chip and thickness of metal shim) of a single cantilever piezoelectric vibrator to the output power is analyzed and simulated with the help of MATLAB (matrix laboratory). The curves that output power varies with geometry size are obtained when the displacement and load at the free end are constant. Then the paper points out multi-resonant frequency piezoelectric power generation, including cantilever multi-resonant frequency piezoelectric power generation and disc type multi-resonant frequency piezoelectric generation. Multi-resonant frequency of cantilever piezoelectric power generation can be realized by placing different quality mass at the free end, while disc type multi-resonant frequency piezoelectric generation can be realized through series and parallel connection of piezoelectric vibrator.

scholarly journals Soft and Hard Piezoelectric Ceramics for Vibration Energy Harvesting

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 907
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Yan ◽  
Mupeng Zheng ◽  
Mankang Zhu ◽  
Yudong Hou
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Piezoelectric Materials ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Vibration Energy ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvesting ◽  
Low Frequencies ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvester

The question as to which piezoelectric composition is favorable for energy harvesting has been addressed in the past few years. However, discussion on this topic continues. In this work, an answer is provided through a feasible method which can be used in selecting piezoelectric material. The energy harvesting behavior of hard (P4 and P8) and soft (P5 and P5H) lead zirconate titanate (PZT) ceramics was investigated. The results show that the maximum piezoelectric voltage coefficient g33 and transduction coefficient d33 × g33 were obtained in P5 ceramic. Meanwhile, the power generation characteristics at low frequencies were compared by the vibration energy harvester with a cantilever beam structure. The results indicate that the energy harvester fabricated by the P5 ceramic with the maximum d33 × g33 values also demonstrated the best power generation characteristics. The results unambiguously demonstrate that the power density and energy conversion efficiency of the energy harvesting devices are dominated by the d33 × g33 value of the piezoelectric materials.

Characterization of ZnO Piezoelectric Nanowires in Energy Harvesting for Fiber-Reinforced Composites

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
LoriAnne Groo ◽  
Howard Chung ◽  
Ayoub Yari Boroujeni ◽  
Anahita Emami ◽  
Marwan Al-Haik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Peak Power ◽  
Electromechanical Coupling ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Piezoelectric Materials ◽  
Zno Nanowires ◽  
Ambient Vibration ◽  
Peak Voltage ◽  
Maximum Peak ◽  
Tip Mass

Structural health monitoring can enhance reliability, increase safety, and decrease maintenance costs by detecting damage at an early stage. By taking advantage of the electromechanical coupling, piezoelectric materials have the potential to harvest energy from ambient vibration sources to provide low-power electricity for self-powered electronic devices. In comparison with other piezoelectric transducers, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires carry the added advantages of structural flexibility, lower cost, compactness, and lighter weight. In this study, the energy harvesting capabilities of nanoscale ZnO piezoelectric nanowires (NW) grown on the surface of glass fiber fabrics are investigated experimentally. A series of cantilevered carbon fiber beams containing a controlled amount of ZnO nanowires is evaluated. The absolute electrical energy dissipation is quantified by measuring the output power over a broad spectrum of known vibratory loads and frequencies. The maximum amount of power extracted is obtained by employing resistive impedance matching. Here, a maximum peak of ∼6.7 mV was generated when the beam containing ZnO nanowires was excited at 2.90g and connected to a 10 MΩ load. At that excitation level, a maximum of 20.0 pW was generated when an optimal resistor of 1 MΩ is connected. A tip mass of ∼0.6 gram added to the sample with ZnO NWs increased the peak-voltage by 2.21 mV and increased the peak-power by 13.3 pW. A series of DC voltage applied to the ZnO sample suggests the equivalence of poling treatment, where the dipole alignment of the ZnO NWs are disrupted. Here, a maximum peak-power of 45 pW is reported, showing promising potential of scaling-up to harvest ambient energy for low-powered electronics.

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