As an alternative power solution for low-power devices, harvesting energy from the ambient mechanical vibration has received increasing research interest in recent years. In this paper we study the transient dynamic c...As an alternative power solution for low-power devices, harvesting energy from the ambient mechanical vibration has received increasing research interest in recent years. In this paper we study the transient dynamic characteristics of a piezoelectric energy harvesting system including a piezoelectric energy harvester, a bridge rectifier, and a storage capacitor. To accomplish this, this energy harvesting system is modeled, and the charging process of the storage capacitor is investigated by employing the in-phase assumption The results indicate that the charging voltage across the storage capacitor and the gathered power increase gradually as the charging process proceeds, whereas the charging rate slows down over time as the charging voltage approaches to the peak value of the piezoelectric voltage across the piezoelectric materials. In addition, due to the added electrical damping and the change of the system natural frequency when the charging process is initiated, a sudden drop in the vibration amplitude is observed, which in turn affects the charging rate. However, the vibration amplitude begins to increase as the charging process continues, which is caused by the decrease in the electrical damping （i.e., the decrease in the energy removed from the mechanical vibration）. This electromechanical coupling characteristic is also revealed by the variation of the vibration amplitude with the charging voltage.展开更多
In the network of a mechanical system,force F and velocity V are related by mechanicalimpedance Z as:Z=F/V.In this paper,we are going to discuss two cases:①Z=0,which gives the frequency equation of the system.We shal...In the network of a mechanical system,force F and velocity V are related by mechanicalimpedance Z as:Z=F/V.In this paper,we are going to discuss two cases:①Z=0,which gives the frequency equation of the system.We shall use this equation tosolve some practical examples;②Z=∞,which can serve as the design criterion of dynamic dampers.展开更多
An investigation is undertaken of an integrated mechanical-electromagnetic coupling system consisting of a rigid vehicle with heave, roll, and pitch motions, four electromagnetic energy harvesters and four tires subje...An investigation is undertaken of an integrated mechanical-electromagnetic coupling system consisting of a rigid vehicle with heave, roll, and pitch motions, four electromagnetic energy harvesters and four tires subject to uneven road excitations in order to improve the passengers' riding comfort and harvest the lost engine energy due to uneven roads. Following the derived mathematical formulations and the proposed solution approaches, the numerical simulations of this interaction system subject to a continuous sinusoidal road excitation and a single ramp impact are completed. The simulation results are presented as the dynamic response curves in the forms of the frequency spectrum and the time history, which reveals the complex interaction characteristics of the system for vibration reductions and energy harvesting performance. It has addressed the coupling effects on the dynamic characteristics of the integrated system caused by: (1) the natural modes and frequencies of the vehicle; (2) the vehicle rolling and pitching motions; (3) different road excitations on four wheels; (4) the time delay of a road ramp to impact both the front and rear wheels, etc., which cannot be tackled by an often used quarter vehicle model. The guidelines for engineering applications are given. The developed coupling model and the revealed concept provide a means with analysis idea to investigate the details of four energy harvester motions for electromagnetic suspension designs in order to replace the current passive vehicle isolators and to harvest the lost engine energy. Potential further research directions are suggested for readers to consider in the future.展开更多
为提升涡轮叶片缘板阻尼器设计水平,对比B-G(blade to ground)型阻尼器和切向无约束B-B(blade to blade)型阻尼器结构,提出了一种基于刚度设计的B-B型缘板阻尼器结构。在动力学建模中重点分析了相邻叶片缘板和阻尼器之间总的正压力随阻...为提升涡轮叶片缘板阻尼器设计水平,对比B-G(blade to ground)型阻尼器和切向无约束B-B(blade to blade)型阻尼器结构,提出了一种基于刚度设计的B-B型缘板阻尼器结构。在动力学建模中重点分析了相邻叶片缘板和阻尼器之间总的正压力随阻尼器与左、右叶片缘板间相对运动在左、右缘板间的分配,给出了基于阻尼器运动的正压力分配方法;通过数值仿真分析了正压力分配对系统振动响应的影响,并重点讨论了阻尼器刚度、外激励相位差、正压力以及外激励幅值对系统减振特性的影响。仿真结果表明,在左、右叶片缘板与阻尼器完全粘滞和左、右叶片相对阻尼器对称同步振动的工况下可以将正压力按照平均分配处理;相比于切向无约束的B-B型阻尼器和刚性的B-G型阻尼器,所提出的基于刚度设计的缘板阻尼结构具有更优的减振性能。因此,研究结果提升了涡轮叶片缘板阻尼器接触正压力计算的准确性,拓展了阻尼器设计思路,可为同类阻尼器设计提供理论和工程参考。展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.10476019)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.K5051304011)
文摘As an alternative power solution for low-power devices, harvesting energy from the ambient mechanical vibration has received increasing research interest in recent years. In this paper we study the transient dynamic characteristics of a piezoelectric energy harvesting system including a piezoelectric energy harvester, a bridge rectifier, and a storage capacitor. To accomplish this, this energy harvesting system is modeled, and the charging process of the storage capacitor is investigated by employing the in-phase assumption The results indicate that the charging voltage across the storage capacitor and the gathered power increase gradually as the charging process proceeds, whereas the charging rate slows down over time as the charging voltage approaches to the peak value of the piezoelectric voltage across the piezoelectric materials. In addition, due to the added electrical damping and the change of the system natural frequency when the charging process is initiated, a sudden drop in the vibration amplitude is observed, which in turn affects the charging rate. However, the vibration amplitude begins to increase as the charging process continues, which is caused by the decrease in the electrical damping （i.e., the decrease in the energy removed from the mechanical vibration）. This electromechanical coupling characteristic is also revealed by the variation of the vibration amplitude with the charging voltage.
文摘In the network of a mechanical system,force F and velocity V are related by mechanicalimpedance Z as:Z=F/V.In this paper,we are going to discuss two cases:①Z=0,which gives the frequency equation of the system.We shall use this equation tosolve some practical examples;②Z=∞,which can serve as the design criterion of dynamic dampers.
基金supporting S. Zhou to visit University of Southampton for one year to engage in this researchHarbin Engineering University for supporting J. T. Xing to visit Harbin Engineering University (Grant HEUCF160104)
文摘An investigation is undertaken of an integrated mechanical-electromagnetic coupling system consisting of a rigid vehicle with heave, roll, and pitch motions, four electromagnetic energy harvesters and four tires subject to uneven road excitations in order to improve the passengers' riding comfort and harvest the lost engine energy due to uneven roads. Following the derived mathematical formulations and the proposed solution approaches, the numerical simulations of this interaction system subject to a continuous sinusoidal road excitation and a single ramp impact are completed. The simulation results are presented as the dynamic response curves in the forms of the frequency spectrum and the time history, which reveals the complex interaction characteristics of the system for vibration reductions and energy harvesting performance. It has addressed the coupling effects on the dynamic characteristics of the integrated system caused by: (1) the natural modes and frequencies of the vehicle; (2) the vehicle rolling and pitching motions; (3) different road excitations on four wheels; (4) the time delay of a road ramp to impact both the front and rear wheels, etc., which cannot be tackled by an often used quarter vehicle model. The guidelines for engineering applications are given. The developed coupling model and the revealed concept provide a means with analysis idea to investigate the details of four energy harvester motions for electromagnetic suspension designs in order to replace the current passive vehicle isolators and to harvest the lost engine energy. Potential further research directions are suggested for readers to consider in the future.
文摘为提升涡轮叶片缘板阻尼器设计水平,对比B-G(blade to ground)型阻尼器和切向无约束B-B(blade to blade)型阻尼器结构,提出了一种基于刚度设计的B-B型缘板阻尼器结构。在动力学建模中重点分析了相邻叶片缘板和阻尼器之间总的正压力随阻尼器与左、右叶片缘板间相对运动在左、右缘板间的分配,给出了基于阻尼器运动的正压力分配方法;通过数值仿真分析了正压力分配对系统振动响应的影响,并重点讨论了阻尼器刚度、外激励相位差、正压力以及外激励幅值对系统减振特性的影响。仿真结果表明,在左、右叶片缘板与阻尼器完全粘滞和左、右叶片相对阻尼器对称同步振动的工况下可以将正压力按照平均分配处理;相比于切向无约束的B-B型阻尼器和刚性的B-G型阻尼器,所提出的基于刚度设计的缘板阻尼结构具有更优的减振性能。因此,研究结果提升了涡轮叶片缘板阻尼器接触正压力计算的准确性,拓展了阻尼器设计思路,可为同类阻尼器设计提供理论和工程参考。
