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A small scale energy harvester from wind induced vibrations
In this study, a new device for wind energy harvesting on a small-scale was proposed. This system is well suited for powering remote wireless sensors as a cheaper, more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional dry cell batteries which is a need that is being addressed by many recent rese...
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| author | Abdel-Fattah, Ahmed Sayed Ahmed |
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| description | In this study, a new device for wind energy harvesting on a small-scale was proposed. This system is well suited for powering remote wireless sensors as a cheaper, more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional dry cell batteries which is a need that is being addressed by many recent research studies. The device consists of a cantilever beam with the free end attached to a square section box that is subjected to the air stream inducing aero-elastic flutter. Flutter is a coupled torsion, plunge instability that has been historically studied to be avoided by aerospace and civil engineers. A magnet is attached to the beam and a stationary coil is used to generate electrical power. A finite element model for the device was achieved by formulating a set of ordinary differential equations that integrate the mechanical model of the beam with the aero-elastic flutter of the square section at the tip and the electromagnetic effect of the energy harvesting coil, and they were numerically solved. Wind tunnel experiment runs were carried out for a system with a 30 cm beam and a 30 cm long 5cm wide cross section for wind speeds of 2.4 to 3.2 m/s and electric loads of 40© to 4M©. The numerical predictions were found to compare favorably with the experimental results in terms of the induced voltage, frequency, and power output. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-2268 A small scale energy harvester from wind induced vibrations Abdel-Fattah, Ahmed Sayed Ahmed In this study, a new device for wind energy harvesting on a small-scale was proposed. This system is well suited for powering remote wireless sensors as a cheaper, more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional dry cell batteries which is a need that is being addressed by many recent research studies. The device consists of a cantilever beam with the free end attached to a square section box that is subjected to the air stream inducing aero-elastic flutter. Flutter is a coupled torsion, plunge instability that has been historically studied to be avoided by aerospace and civil engineers. A magnet is attached to the beam and a stationary coil is used to generate electrical power. A finite element model for the device was achieved by formulating a set of ordinary differential equations that integrate the mechanical model of the beam with the aero-elastic flutter of the square section at the tip and the electromagnetic effect of the energy harvesting coil, and they were numerically solved. Wind tunnel experiment runs were carried out for a system with a 30 cm beam and a 30 cm long 5cm wide cross section for wind speeds of 2.4 to 3.2 m/s and electric loads of 40© to 4M©. The numerical predictions were found to compare favorably with the experimental results in terms of the induced voltage, frequency, and power output. 2012-06-01T07:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1269 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/2268/viewcontent/AAFATTAH_20Thesis_20Final_20Draft_20draft_20sq13.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Wind power Wind energy conversion systems |
| spellingShingle | Wind power Wind energy conversion systems Abdel-Fattah, Ahmed Sayed Ahmed A small scale energy harvester from wind induced vibrations |
| title | A small scale energy harvester from wind induced vibrations |
| title_full | A small scale energy harvester from wind induced vibrations |
| title_fullStr | A small scale energy harvester from wind induced vibrations |
| title_full_unstemmed | A small scale energy harvester from wind induced vibrations |
| title_short | A small scale energy harvester from wind induced vibrations |
| title_sort | small scale energy harvester from wind induced vibrations |
| topic | Wind power Wind energy conversion systems |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1269 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/2268/viewcontent/AAFATTAH_20Thesis_20Final_20Draft_20draft_20sq13.pdf |
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