Energy harvesting using a piezoelectric "cymbal" transducer in dynamic environment

被引:279
作者
Kim, HW [1 ]
Batra, A [1 ]
Priya, S [1 ]
Uchino, K [1 ]
Markley, D [1 ]
Newnham, RE [1 ]
Hofmann, HF [1 ]
机构
[1] Penn State Univ, Mat Res Inst, Int Ctr Actuators & Transducers, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
来源
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS PART 1-REGULAR PAPERS BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS & REVIEW PAPERS | 2004年 / 43卷 / 9A期
关键词
energy harvesting; cymbal transducer;
D O I
10.1143/JJAP.43.6178
中图分类号
O59 [应用物理学];
学科分类号
摘要
In this study, we investigated the capability of harvesting the electrical energy from mechanical vibrations in a dynamic environment through a "cymbal" piezoelectric transducer. Targeted mechanical vibrations lie in the range of 50-150Hz with force amplitude in the order of 1 kN (automobile engine vibration level). It was found that under such severe stress conditions the metal-ceramic composite transducer "cymbal" is a promising structure. The metal cap enhances the endurance of the ceramic to sustain high loads along with stress amplification. In this preliminary study, the experiments were performed at the frequency of 100 Hz on a cymbal with 29 mm diameter and I mm thickness under a force of 7.8 N. At this frequency and force level, 39mW power was generated from a cymbal measured across a 400kQ resistor. A DC-DC converter was designed which allowed the transfer of 30 mW power to a low impedance load of 5 kOmega with a 2% duty cycle and at a switching frequency of 1 kHz.
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页码:6178 / 6183
页数:6
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