| Type of Document |
Master's Thesis |
| Author |
Domme, Daniel Joseph
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| Author's Email Address |
ddomme@vt.edu |
| URN |
etd-05022008-142608 |
| Title |
Experimental and Analytical Characterization of a Transducer for Energy Harvesting Through Electromagnetic Induction |
| Degree |
Master of Science |
| Department |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Advisory Committee |
| Advisor Name |
Title |
| Fuller, Christopher R. |
Committee Chair |
| Kurdila, Andrew J. |
Committee Co-Chair |
| Johnson, Martin E. |
Committee Member |
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| Keywords |
- Electromagnetic Transduction
- Energy Harvesting
- Switched Systems
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| Date of Defense |
2008-04-18 |
| Availability |
unrestricted |
Abstract
Advances in mechatronics have renewed interest in the harvesting and storage of ambient vibration energy. This work documents recent efforts to model a novel electromagnetic transducer design that is intended for use in energy harvesting. The thesis details methods of experimental characterization as well as model validation. Also presented are methods of state space and parametric modelling eforts. In addition, this thesis presents equivalent electrical circuit models with a focus on switched pulse-width-modulated topologies that seek to maximize harvested energy.
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