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Modeling and analysis of micro piezoelectric power generators for micro-electromechanical-systems applications

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: The extremely small size of the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) makes them widely suitable for some special applications. The simplicity of the piezoelectric micro-generators is attractive for MEMS applications, especially for remote systems. In this paper, a general concept of the piezoelectric energy conversion is first given. A simple design modeling and analysis of the '31' transverse mode type piezoelectric micro-generator is presented. The output power is taken as the indicated parameters for the generator. The energy conversion efficiency of the generator, which is dependent on the operation frequency, is expressed in the frequency domain. A case study of laminated type micro-generators using PZT-PIC 255 for MEMS applications is given and the use of single crystal PZN-8%PT is also studied for comparison. Some design guidelines are presented based on the simulation results.

Source: Smart Materials and Structures

DOI: 10.1088/0964-1726/13/1/007

Authors: F Lu, H P Lee, S P Lim

Institutions: National University of Singapore, Singapore Science Park, Institute of High Performance Computing

Language: English

Topic: Innovative Energy Harvesting Technologies

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2070966536

FWCI: 28.12

Cites: 12

Cited by: 475

Related to: 10