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Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, New Delhi-110016, India
Abstract
This paper focuses on energy harvesting potential of
piezoelectric ceramic (PZT) patches under various
configurations. Results of detailed experimental studies
covering built up configurations (such as secondary
structure) and simple surface-bonded/ embedded
configurations are presented. Both wind induced as well as
general structural vibrations are considered. The results
show that it is possible to generate energy in micro watt
range which could possibly be used to power low power
consuming A/D converters as well as related circuits for
the purpose of structural health monitoring.
Key words
Energy Harvesting, Piezoelectricity, Lead Zirconate
Titanate (PZT), d31 Coupling.
(a)
1. Introduction
The piezoelectric energy harvesting from mechanical
vibrations has attracted the researchers largely due to two
reasons, one being ample amount of availability of ambient
vibrations and the second being the development of low
power consuming electronic systems. Wind energy is also
one of the sources of energy which is naturally available in
abundance in our environment. Conventionally, harvesting
of wind energy is being done by many techniques, mostly by
wind mills in wind farms. However, using the direct
piezoelectric effect for energy harvesting is an emerging
research area.
PZT patches
Function Generator
(Agilent 33210A)
Oscilloscope
(TDS 2004B)
RC Beam
Amplifier
(LDS PA 500L)
Dynamic Shaker
PZT patch surface bonded and embedded at beam centre
(b)
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Power (W)
1.5
PZT 1, PZT 2
1.42128
1
PZT 3, PZT 4
0.5
0
0
9 10
12
14
Frequency (Hz)
16
18
(a)
(b)
Fig. 3 (a) Complete experimental set-up for wind energy
harvesting using PZT patches and (b) Schematic diagram of
specimen showing dimensions.
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12
10
8
PZT 1
PZT 2
PZT 3
PZT 4
6
4
2
0
1
3
4
Level of Distortion
4. Conclusions
The power generated in built-up configuration is somewhat
higher than the simple configuration, however the latter is
more practical solution for piezoelectric energy harvesting
in civil structures. It also facilitates the use of the same
patch for SHM. The power generated by the simple
configuration can also be suitably harvested using
appropriate circuit and stored. Under wind vibrations, the
power generated by the PZT patches is higher for distorted
cantilever specimen, the value increasing with the
increasing level of distortion.
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Energy
Engineering
ASCE,
DOI:
10.1061/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000224,
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Harvesting from Thin Piezo Sensor Patches via Axial
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