Tristable energy harvesters with asymmetric potential wells: Analytical study

Shengxi Zhou, Lei Zuo

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Abstract

In order to reveal the nonlinear response characteristics of asymmetric tristable energy harvesters, this paper originally deduces their complete harmonic balance solutions. In addition, the Jacobian matrix for determining the stability of these analytical solutions is presented. Under different harmonic excitation conditions, the multi-solution response characteristics of asymmetric tristable energy harvesters are analyzed. In detail, asymmetric tristable energy harvesters are found to have seven solutions (four stable solutions) under the appropriate excitation condition. The influence mechanism of asymmetry of potential wells on tristable energy harvesting performance is studied. The results show that the potential barrier is a main factor to influence high-energy interwell oscillation orbit height, which determines the output voltage amplitude and the overall energy harvesting performance. The influence essence of asymmetry for tristable energy harvesters is to change their potential wells and adjust the distribution of their potential barriers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVibration in Mechanical Systems; Modeling and Validation; Dynamic Systems and Control Education; Vibrations and Control of Systems; Modeling and Estimation for Vehicle Safety and Integrity; Modeling and Control of IC Engines and Aftertreatment Systems;Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Their Applications; Dynamics and Control of Renewable Energy Systems; Energy Harvesting; Control of Smart Buildings and Microgrids; Energy Systems
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)9780791858295
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2017 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, DSCC 2017 - Tysons, United States
Duration: 11 Oct 201713 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameASME 2017 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, DSCC 2017
Volume3

Conference

ConferenceASME 2017 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, DSCC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTysons
Period11/10/1713/10/17

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