Magnetically Coupled Broadband Dual Magnetic Mass/Spring Vibrational Energy Harvesting Design
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Self-powering sensors and networks are a reality. The ability to extract ambient energy from the surroundings to power electronic devices has a profound impact on the realization of smart adaptable sensor networks. In this study, a magnetically coupled dual spring and magnet design has been investigated to improve the efficiency and performance bandwidth of vibration energy harvesting (VEH) sensors. Using numerical models based on traditional systems of coupled ordinary differential equations (ODE), an optimized design was developed and compared to experimental measurements. Numerical and empirical results show good agreement. Results show improvement in the bandwidth over an equivalent linear system and corresponding improvement in output power conversion efficiency. The increased bandwidth allows improved conversion sensitivity and enhanced power harvesting capabilities. This operational bandwidth coincides with the expected input spectrum for in situ applications.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-07NA27344
- OSTI ID:
- 1903430
- Report Number(s):
- LLNL-TR-841795; 1061659
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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