Title :
Optimization of kinetic energy harvester for low amplitude vibration
Author :
Dick, Brian ; Fralick, Mark ; Jazo, Hugo ; Kerber, Maxwell ; Brewer, Jerry ; Waters, Richard
Author_Institution :
Adv. Circuits & Sensors Branch, Space & Naval Warfare Syst. Center Pacific (SSC Pacific), San Diego, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents the steps involved in optimizing the design of an electromagnetic kinetic energy harvester (KEH). The KEH device is conceptually a highly non-linear device. There are numerous dependent variables involved in the design of a KEH which are reliant upon the specific environmental conditions in which the KEH will be deployed. Furthermore, the non-linear nature of the device leads to an iterative design process. The environment that the KEH is deployed into also dictates the overall design and power per volume achieved by the device.
Keywords :
electromagnetic devices; energy harvesting; iterative methods; electromagnetic kinetic energy harvester optimization; iterative design process; low amplitude vibration; nonlinear device; Acceleration; Coils; Design optimization; Kinetic energy; Magnetic fields; Magnets; Solid modeling; Springs; Thermoelectricity; Wireless sensor networks;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Christchurch
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4548-6
Electronic_ISBN :
1930-0395
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2009.5398420
