scholarly journals Kinematics and Dynamics of a Tensegrity-Based Water Wave Energy Harvester

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Lin ◽  
Tuanjie Li ◽  
Zhifei Ji
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Water Waves ◽  
Water Wave ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Inverse Kinematic ◽  
Kinematics And Dynamics ◽  
Tensegrity Systems ◽  
Harvesting Systems

A tensegrity-based water wave energy harvester is proposed. The direct and inverse kinematic problems are investigated by using a geometric method. Afterwards, the singularities and workspaces are discussed. Then, the Lagrangian method was used to develop the dynamic model considering the interaction between the harvester and water waves. The results indicate that the proposed harvester allows harvesting 13.59% more energy than a conventional heaving system. Therefore, tensegrity systems can be viewed as one alternative solution to conventional water wave energy harvesting systems.

scholarly journals A Spherical Hybrid Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Enhanced Water Wave Energy Harvesting

Micromachines ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwangseok Lee ◽  
Jeong-won Lee ◽  
Kihwan Kim ◽  
Donghyeon Yoo ◽  
Dong Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Water Waves ◽  
Water Wave ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Random Motion ◽  
Triboelectric Nanogenerator ◽  
Hybrid Energy ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Self Powered

Water waves are a continuously generated renewable source of energy. However, their random motion and low frequency pose significant challenges for harvesting their energy. Herein, we propose a spherical hybrid triboelectric nanogenerator (SH-TENG) that efficiently harvests the energy of low frequency, random water waves. The SH-TENG converts the kinetic energy of the water wave into solid–solid and solid–liquid triboelectric energy simultaneously using a single electrode. The electrical output of the SH-TENG for six degrees of freedom of motion in water was investigated. Further, in order to demonstrate hybrid energy harvesting from multiple energy sources using a single electrode on the SH-TENG, the charging performance of a capacitor was evaluated. The experimental results indicate that SH-TENGs have great potential for use in self-powered environmental monitoring systems that monitor factors such as water temperature, water wave height, and pollution levels in oceans.

Rational Structure Optimized Hybrid Nanogenerator for Highly Efficient Water Wave Energy Harvesting

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1802892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiyu Wang ◽  
Lun Pan ◽  
Hengyu Guo ◽  
Binbin Zhang ◽  
Rongrong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Water Wave ◽  
Rational Structure ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Hybrid Nanogenerator

Water wave energy harvesting and self-powered liquid-surface fluctuation sensing based on bionic-jellyfish triboelectric nanogenerator

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bao Dong Chen ◽  
Wei Tang ◽  
Chuan He ◽  
Chao Ran Deng ◽  
Lei Jing Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Water Wave ◽  
Liquid Surface ◽  
Triboelectric Nanogenerator ◽  
Surface Fluctuation ◽  
Self Powered

scholarly journals Electro-mechanical analysis of a multilayer piezoelectric cantilever energy harvester upon harmonic vibrations

2018 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 02053
Author(s):  
Zdeněk Machů ◽  
Zdeněk Majer ◽  
Oldřich Ševeček ◽  
Kateřina Štegnerová ◽  
Zdeněk Hadaš
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Numerical Approach ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Individual Layer ◽  
Vibration Energy Harvester ◽  
Ultra Low Power ◽  
Beam Design ◽  
Harvesting Systems

This paper addresses an important issue of the individual layer thickness influence in a multilayer piezo composite on electro-mechanical energy conversion. The use of energy harvesting systems seems to be very promising for applications such as ultra-low power electronics, sensors and wireless communication. The energy converters are often disabled due to a failure of the piezo layer caused by an excessive deformation/stresses occurring upon the operation. It is thus desirable to increase both reliability and efficiency of the electromechanical conversion as compared to standard concepts. The proposed model of the piezoelectric vibration energy harvester is based on a multilayer beam design with active piezo and protective ceramic layers. This paper presents results of a comparative study of an analytical and numerical approach used for the electro-mechanical simulations of the multilayer energy harvesting systems. Development of the functional analytical model is crucial for the further optimization of new (smart material based) energy harvesting systems, since it provides much faster response than the numerical model.

A fully packed spheroidal hybrid generator for water wave energy harvesting and self-powered position tracking

Nano Energy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 104439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arunkumar Chandrasekhar ◽  
Venkateswaran Vivekananthan ◽  
Sang-Jae Kim
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Water Wave ◽  
Position Tracking ◽  
Hybrid Generator ◽  
Self Powered

A hybridized water wave energy harvester with a swing magnetic structure toward intelligent fishing ground

Nano Energy ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 106631
Author(s):  
Fangyan Zheng ◽  
Yanggui Sun ◽  
Xuelian Wei ◽  
Junhuan Chen ◽  
Zhihao Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Structure ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Water Wave ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Fishing Ground

Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerators Based on Spring-Assisted Multilayered Structure for Efficient Water Wave Energy Harvesting

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (35) ◽  
pp. 1802634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian Xiao Xiao ◽  
Xi Liang ◽  
Tao Jiang ◽  
Liang Xu ◽  
Jia Jia Shao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Water Wave ◽  
Multilayered Structure ◽  
Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Butterfly-Inspired Triboelectric Nanogenerators with Spring-Assisted Linkage Structure for Water Wave Energy Harvesting

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1800514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Lei ◽  
Hua Zhai ◽  
Jinhui Nie ◽  
Wei Zhong ◽  
Yu Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Water Wave ◽  
Triboelectric Nanogenerators
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