Design and Development of MEMS Based Array Structured Vibrational Energy Harvester

Pavan Kumar Siddana; Taj Mohammad

doi:10.54392/irjmt25414

Authors

Pavan Kumar Siddana Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Aditya university, Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh-533437, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4011-6898
Taj Mohammad Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Aditya university, Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh-533437, India. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0772-5736

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54392/irjmt25414

Keywords:

MEMS, Vibrational Energy Harvester, PZT-5H, Array Structured Energy Harvester

Abstract

Rapid advances in microelectromechanical structures (MEMS) have enabled the improvement of efficient electricity harvesting equipment, converting ambient vibrational power into usable electric electricity. This newsletter offers the layout and simulation of a MEMS-primarily based array structure vibrational electricity harvester. This is optimized for effective electricity conversion. The proposed harvester ambitions to remove mechanical vibrations from renewable energy resources and convert them into power through piezoelectric effects. It consists of a circular array of rectangular factors, each attached to a heavy weight, to improve the efficiency of electricity incidents. This specific structural configuration ensures surest use of space even as making sure maximum strength harvesting performance. To attain great electricity conversion efficiency, Harvester's PZZ-5H uses piezoelectric substances with excessive electromechanical bonding. The array factors are mainly advanced with prolonged beam lengths and comparatively low widths and thicknesses, which efficaciously make use of low frequency vibrations. The resonant behavior of the structure is analyzed the use of COMSOL Multiphysics software, which provides insight into the mechanical and electric residences of the harvester. The simulation is executed to decide the resonant frequency, ordinary shift, and output voltage under one-of-a-kind boundary conditions. The effects display that the harvester reaches a most output voltage of 1 V whilst it quickens 1 g. This demonstrates its potential as a sensible solution for applications with low strength sources, especially wi-fi sensor networks, biomedical gadgets and IoT-primarily based clever structures. Additionally, through using the available area correctly, the circular array shape considerably increases power density. This study highlights the effectiveness of MEMS-based piezoelectric harvesting in recording environmental vibrations and the conversion into usable electric electricity that contributes to the development of self-successful electronic systems. Future work will cognizance on optimizing material houses and research talents for multi-faceted electricity harvesting to improve normal performance.

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