Electromagnetic Wind-induced Vibration Energy Harvester with a Resonant Cavity

Abstract

Wind energy, as the most widely distributed form of renewable energy, holds great significance in addressing the energy supply issue for micro-power electronic equipment. Therefore, this paper proposes an electromagnetic wind-induced vibration energy harvester with a resonant cavity (EWVEH). When the wind blows through the resonant cavity, the pressure inside the cavity increases, causing a change in the pressure distribution. The pressure on the lower surface of the elastic beam exceeds the pressure on the upper surface, leading to a pressure difference. When the pressure difference exceeds the damping force of the elastic beam, it will cause the beam to move, and then the vibration energy will be converted into electrical energy through electromagnetic conversion. The installation angle of the elastic beam and the size and position of the resonant cavity outlet will affect the fluid distribution in the resonant cavity and the vibration characteristics of the elastic beam. This, in turn, will change the output characteristics of the EWVEH. The simulation analysis and experimental research demonstrate that a smaller installation angle for the cantilever and a smaller outlet for the resonant cavity is advantageous for the EWVEH to obtain higher output power. Furthermore, the position of the air outlet also impacts the efficiency of the EWVEH. At a wind velocity of 14 m/s, the load voltage and power of the EWVEH are 39 mV and 101.4 μW, respectively.