Modelling of broadband piezoelectric energy harvesters

Shengxi Zhou, Junyi Cao, Jing Lin, Chengbin Ma

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Abstract

A nonlinear magnetic coupling model for piezoelectric energy harvesting systems is proposed in this paper. For the purpose of enhancing harvesting efficiency from wide-spectrum vibrations, a magnetic coupling structure of piezoelectric cantilevers is presented. However, the nonlinear dynamic of broadband piezoelectric energy harvesters could not be adequately described due to complex nonlinear magnetic force. Furthermore, the broken frequency can not be predicted using the designed dimensionless model. In order to solve those issues, the nonlinear magnetic force is established using polynomial equation. Based on Hamilton principle and finite element theory, a nonlinear model of the standard piezoelectric cantilever with magnetic coupling is established. Frequency sweeping experiments with various excitation are carried out. The results show that the output characteristic of the proposed model is approximate to that of experimental system under the same condition, and also their broken frequency is very close.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, SMASIS 2012
Pages747-752
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, SMASIS 2012 - Stone Mountain, GA, United States
Duration: 19 Sep 201221 Sep 2012

Publication series

NameASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, SMASIS 2012
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceASME 2012 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, SMASIS 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityStone Mountain, GA
Period19/09/1221/09/12

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