Abstract
In this paper, we investigate the feasibility of energy harvesting from axisymmetric vibrations of annular ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs). We consider an in-house fabricated IPMC that is clamped at its inner radius to a moving base and is free at its outer radius. We propose a physics-based model for energy harvesting from underwater vibrations, in which the IPMC is described as a thin annular plate undergoing axisymmetric vibrations with an added mass due to the encompassing fluid. Experiments are performed to elucidate the effect of the shunting resistance and the excitation frequency on energy harvesting.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2015 |
Editors | Alper Erturk, Wei-Hsin Liao, Gyuhae Park |
Publisher | SPIE |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781628415346 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2015 - San Diego, United States Duration: 2015 Mar 9 → 2015 Mar 12 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
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Volume | 9431 |
ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1996-756X |
Conference
Conference | Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2015 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 15/3/9 → 15/3/12 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015 SPIE.
Keywords
- Annular plate
- Electroactive polymer
- Energy harvesting
- Fluid-structure interaction
- Ionic polymer metal composite
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering