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Development and characterization of an electric power generator using piezoelectric (PZT) subjected to base excitation


Abstract:

This paper presents the development and characterization of an electric power generator device using a piezoelectric material made of Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT). The d...Show More

Abstract:

This paper presents the development and characterization of an electric power generator device using a piezoelectric material made of Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT). The device was built like a mechanical structure in which were coupled eight piezoelectric cells subjected to cyclical loads of traction and compression, which work as electricity generator. For the experimental characterization, a system was mounted and instrumented to measure the acceleration and generated voltages. Initially numerical simulations were developed to guide the set of experimental actions. The simulated and experimental results obtained of the dynamics of the generator and the electric voltages generated are presented. The maximum power developed by the generator was 9.760 mW submitted to a base acceleration of 18.3 m/s2 at a frequency of 60 Hz.
Date of Conference: 22-25 May 2017
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 07 July 2017
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Conference Location: Turin, Italy

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