TERFENOL-D Based Transducer for Power Harvesting From Vibration

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktor Berbyuk
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Active Material ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Induced Voltage ◽  
Power Harvesting ◽  
Giant Magnetostrictive Material ◽  
Physical Prototype ◽  
Electrical Power Output ◽  
Magnetostrictive Transducer

The proposed paper addresses the problem of vibration-to-electric energy conversion using giant magnetostrictive material — TERFENOL-D. Both theoretical and experimental results of the study of performance of magnetostrictive transducer which was built at Chalmers University of Technology are presented. The mathematical models have been developed for modeling of magnetostrictive transducer based on constitutive equations of magnetoelastic behavior of TERFENOL-D rod and standard formulae of electromagnetism for induced voltage and current in the pick-up coil due to variation of magnetic field. The developed models are used to evaluate induced voltage and electrical power output for displacement driven and as well as force driven transducers. Several experiments using test rig generating periodic excitations with frequency up to 1000 Hz have been conducted for newly developed physical prototype of transducer having TERFENOL-D rod with 50 mm in length and 15 mm in diameter as active material. The validity of the transducer model is illustrated by comparison simulation data with experiment. The obtained results of the study the vibration-to-electric energy conversion using TERFENOL-D have confirmed the potential of using giant magnetostrictive materials for power harvesting from vibration.

Power Harvesting from the Vibration-Induced by the Piezoelectric Stator of Traveling Wave Rotary Ultrasonic Motor

2011 ◽  
Vol 317-319 ◽  
pp. 616-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guang Qing Wang ◽  
Zhong Wei Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Analytical Model ◽  
Traveling Wave ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Ultrasonic Motor ◽  
Maximum Output ◽  
Induced Voltage ◽  
Power Harvesting ◽  
Conversion Model ◽  
The Relationship

In this article, a novel electro-mechanical energy conversion model of power harvesting from the vibration-induced the piezoelectric stator of the traveling wave rotary ultrasonic motor was proposed. Based on the curvature basis approach, the relationship between the deduced voltage and the mechanical stain induced by piezoelectric polarization was formulated. In addition to the relationships between the maximum induced voltages at the resonance frequency, the conversion energy density and the dimensions of the piezoelectric stator were also derived. The analytical model shows that the vibration-induced voltage is proportional to the exciting electrical voltage magnitude and square of height of the piezoelectric ceramic (PZT) but is inversely proportional to the permittivity of PZT and the damping coefficient of the stator. Some simulations and experimental results demonstrate that the maximum output voltage coincides with the energy conversion analytical model.

Maximizing power generation from ambient stray magnetic fields around smart infrastructures enabling self-powered wireless devices

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1462-1472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeon Lee ◽  
Rammohan Sriramdas ◽  
Prashant Kumar ◽  
Mohan Sanghadasa ◽  
Min Gyu Kang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Wireless Devices ◽  
Self Powered

A magnetoelectric coupled magneto-mechano-electric energy conversion mechanism allows the generation of high electrical power from ambient stray magnetic fields around infrastructures.

scholarly journals Design and Prototype of Electric Smart Stove

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sa'adilah - Rosyadi ◽  
Bayu Rahmat Setiadi ◽  
Joko Slamet Saputro
Keyword(s):  
Thermoelectric Generator ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Thermoelectric Module ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Thermoelectric Generators ◽  
Fourth Stage ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
Electrical Power Output

The prototype of the electric smart stove is an electric stove with briquette fuel from teak leaf waste. The thermoelectric module used is 12 units of a Peltier TEC-12706. Thermoelectric generators take advantage of the Seebeck effect with temperature differences from both sides of the Peltier will produce electrical energy. The developing prototype method of an electric smart stove is carried out in 4 stages. First stage, analyzing geometry requirements and smart stove shape. Second stage is the process making of an electric smart stove. Third stage, installation of a power plant. The fourth stage, measurement of electrical power output. Based on the experiment, it is found that the thermoelectric generator produces 1.31 volts of electrical energy with a delta T of 40 degrees Celsius. As the result, an electric smart stove has not been able to charge the battery because the electric energy produced tends to be small.

Current progress and performance improvement of Pt/C catalysts for fuel cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (46) ◽  
pp. 24284-24306
Author(s):  
Xuefeng Ren ◽  
Yiran Wang ◽  
Anmin Liu ◽  
Zhihong Zhang ◽  
Qianyuan Lv ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Performance Improvement ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Carnot Cycle ◽  
High Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
And Performance

Fuel cell is an electrochemical device, which can directly convert the chemical energy of fuel into electric energy, without heat process, not limited by Carnot cycle, high energy conversion efficiency, no noise and pollution.

scholarly journals Near-field thermophotovoltaics for efficient heat to electricity conversion at high power density

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohith Mittapally ◽  
Byungjun Lee ◽  
Linxiao Zhu ◽  
Amin Reihani ◽  
Ju Won Lim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Density ◽  
High Power ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Photovoltaic Cells ◽  
High Power Density ◽  
Pv Cell ◽  
Electrical Power Output ◽  
Power Densities

AbstractThermophotovoltaic approaches that take advantage of near-field evanescent modes are being actively explored due to their potential for high-power density and high-efficiency energy conversion. However, progress towards functional near-field thermophotovoltaic devices has been limited by challenges in creating thermally robust planar emitters and photovoltaic cells designed for near-field thermal radiation. Here, we demonstrate record power densities of ~5 kW/m2 at an efficiency of 6.8%, where the efficiency of the system is defined as the ratio of the electrical power output of the PV cell to the radiative heat transfer from the emitter to the PV cell. This was accomplished by developing novel emitter devices that can sustain temperatures as high as 1270 K and positioning them into the near-field (<100 nm) of custom-fabricated InGaAs-based thin film photovoltaic cells. In addition to demonstrating efficient heat-to-electricity conversion at high power density, we report the performance of thermophotovoltaic devices across a range of emitter temperatures (~800 K–1270 K) and gap sizes (70 nm–7 µm). The methods and insights achieved in this work represent a critical step towards understanding the fundamental principles of harvesting thermal energy in the near-field.

Variable-Frequency Prony Method in the Analysis of Electrical Power Quality

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarosław Zygarlicki ◽  
Janusz Mroczka
Keyword(s):  
Least Squares ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Variable Frequency ◽  
Prony Method ◽  
Analysis Window ◽  
Proposed Modification ◽  
Selection Of

Variable-Frequency Prony Method in the Analysis of Electrical Power QualityThe article presents a new modification of the the least squares Prony method. The so-called variable-frequency Prony method can be a useful tool for estimating parameters of sinusoidal components, which, in the analyzed signal, are characterized by time-dependent frequencies. The authors propose use of the presented method for testing the quality of electric energy. It allows observation of phenomena which, when using traditional methods, are averaged in the analysis window. The proposed modification of least squares Prony method is based on introduction and specific selection of a frequency matrix. This matrix represents frequencies of estimated components and their variability in time.

Performance Analysis of Near-Field Thermophotovoltaic With a Multilayer Metallodielectric Emitter

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Yang ◽  
J. Y. Chang ◽  
L. P. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Heat Flux ◽  
Power Output ◽  
Indium Tin Oxide ◽  
Effective Medium Theory ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Electrical Contacts ◽  
Alumina Layer ◽  
Photon Transport ◽  
Electrical Power Output

The photon transport and energy conversion of a near-field thermophotovoltaic (TPV) system with a selective emitter composed of alternate tungsten and alumina layers and a photovoltaic cell sandwiched by electrical contacts are theoretically investigated in this paper. Fluctuational electrodynamics along with the dyadic Green’s function for a multilayered structure is applied to calculate the spectral heat flux, and photocurrent generation and electrical power output are solved from the photon-coupled charge transport equations. The tungsten and alumina layer thicknesses are optimized to match the spectral heat flux with the bandgap of TPV cell. The spectral heat flux is much enhanced when plain tungsten emitter is replaced with the multilayer emitter due to the mechanism of surface plasmon polariton coupling in the tungsten thin film. In addition, the invalidity of effective medium theory to predict photon transport in the near field with multilayer emitters is discussed. Effects of a gold back reflector and indium tin oxide front coating with nanometer thickness, which could practically act as the electrodes to collect the photon-generated charges on the TPV cell, are explored. Conversion efficiency of 23.7% and electrical power output of 0.31 MW/m2 are achieved at 100 nm vacuum gap when the emitter and receiver are respectively at temperatures of 2000 K and 300 K.

scholarly journals Evaluating Energy Generation Capacity of PVDF Sensors: Effects of Sensor Geometry and Loading

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1895
Author(s):  
Mohammad Uddin ◽  
Shane Alford ◽  
Syed Mahfuzul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Power Output ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Mechanical Strain ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Human Movement ◽  
Loading Frequency ◽  
Dielectric Thickness ◽  
Generating Capacity ◽  
Electrical Power Output

This paper focuses on the energy generating capacity of polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) piezoelectric material through a number of prototype sensors with different geometric and loading characteristics. The effect of sensor configuration, surface area, dielectric thickness, aspect ratio, loading frequency and strain on electrical power output was investigated systematically. Results showed that parallel bimorph sensor was found to be the best energy harvester, with measured capacitance being reasonably acceptable. Power output increased with the increase of sensor’s surface area, loading frequency, and mechanical strain, but decreased with the increase of the sensor thickness. For all scenarios, sensors under flicking loading exhibited higher power output than that under bending. A widely used energy harvesting circuit had been utilized successfully to convert the AC signal to DC, but at the sacrifice of some losses in power output. This study provided a useful insight and experimental validation into the optimization process for an energy harvester based on human movement for future development.

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