A Bistable Energy Harvester for Self-Powered Sensing in Rail Transport Condition Monitoring

Hailing Fu, Yuan Zhang, Mengzhou Liu, Yong Qin, Eric M. Yeatman

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Abstract

A bistable vibration energy harvester for rail transport is proposed and developed to harness low-frequency train vibrations for self-powered condition monitoring. The operational vibration data collected from a train is analyzed to identify the design requirements. A free-sliding magnet is placed in a tube with two fixed magnets and limit springs to provide two stable positions for the movable magnet. This bistable behavior enhances the energy harvesting performance and operational bandwidth. A prototype was fabricated and tested using conditions similar to the real train operational conditions. A broad operation bandwidth (20 - 40 Hz) was obtained due to bi-stability. A peak output power of 1.1 mW was measured at 30 Hz and 6g with a 600 \Omega resistive load.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages140-143
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781665412674
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jun 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: 20 Jun 202125 Jun 2021

Publication series

Name21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021

Conference

Conference21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period20/06/2125/06/21

Keywords

  • Bistability
  • Condition morning
  • Energy harvesting
  • Rail transport
  • Self-powered sensing

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Fu, H., Zhang, Y., Liu, M., Qin, Y., & Yeatman, E. M. (2021). A Bistable Energy Harvester for Self-Powered Sensing in Rail Transport Condition Monitoring. In 21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021 (pp. 140-143). (21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/Transducers50396.2021.9495492