Micro-Patterned Electret Power Generator for Simultaneous Oscillation and Rotatory Detection in Railways

Jiaqian Ding, Zhe Zhao, Yaozheng Wang, Kai Tao, Jin Wu, Weizheng Yuan, Honglong Chang

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Abstract

This paper presents a novel micro electret power generator as self-powered railway sensor for both horizontal oscillation detection and rotation speed monitoring. Both the electret material and counter electrode are micro-patterned with square-shaped blocks and connected diagonally. By this way, capacitance variation can be maximized in either horizontal oscillation or axial rotation. From the experiment results, they show obvious differences between the waveforms from two types of motions. Therefore, both the rotation of the iron wheel and the change of the track in railway can be precisely detected and distinguished. The experimental results show that the peak value of the output voltage can reach 121.94 V when the rotation speed is 600 rpm in the rotating mode and 132.96 V in the sliding mode. The self-powered sensing system can not only achieve stable and continuous output signals, but also adapt to the multi-directional working environment. The outcomes of this work offer new insights of realizing single structured electret power generator for multifunctional applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages940-943
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781665412674
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Jun 2021
Event21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: 20 Jun 202125 Jun 2021

Publication series

Name21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021

Conference

Conference21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period20/06/2125/06/21

Keywords

  • High-performance output
  • Multi direction
  • Rectangular block electrode
  • Stable output

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