Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting under Air Flow Excitation
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چکیده
This study focuses on the numerical analysis of a high efficiency Energy Harvesting device, based on piezoelectric materials, for the sustainability of smart buildings, structures and infrastructures. Before that, a comprehensive literature review on the topic takes place. The device consists in an aerodynamic fin attached to a piezoelectric element that makes use of the air flow to harvest energy. The principal utilization of this device is for energy autonomous sensors, with applications in bridges, transportation networks and smart buildings. The results are corroborated by advanced analytical and numerical analyses (in ANSYS®) that demonstrate the energy harvesting capacity.
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