Harvesting vibration energy using piezoelectric material: modelling, simulation and experimental verifications

Fakhzan , M. N. and Abdul Muthalif, Asan Gani (2012) Harvesting vibration energy using piezoelectric material: modelling, simulation and experimental verifications. Mechatronics-The Science of Intelligent Machines, 23 (1). pp. 61-66. ISSN 0957-4158

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Abstract

Piezoelectric materials produce charges when subjected to dynamic strain. These materials can be used to capture and store vibration energy and then used to power up small devices. This paper presents analytical estimation of voltage production of piezoelectric cantilever beam when subjected to base excitation with and without attaching proof masses. The beam is modeled using Euler Bernoulli which is also known as thin beam theory. As such, the model obtained here is applicable for micro and nano-beams. The frequency response function (FRF) that relate the output voltage and transverse acceleration are identified for multi-mode vibration. These analytical predictions are then compared with the experimental results and good agreement is obtained.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3352/24576
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Piezoelectric, unimorph, energy harvester, frequency response function, proof mass
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Depositing User:	Ir. Ts. Dr Asan Gani Abdul Muthalif
Date Deposited:	26 Jul 2012 15:17
Last Modified:	21 Jul 2014 15:05
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/24576

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