A piezoelectric energy harvesting system with perpendicular magnetic coupling double beams


Gür U., BAŞARAN S.

Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, cilt.244, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 244
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ymssp.2025.113820
  • Dergi Adı: Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC, zbMATH
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Double beams, Energy harvesting, Magnetic coupling, Piezoelectric
  • Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study presents a novel energy harvesting system based on a perpendicular magnetic coupling of dual cantilever beams, designed to achieve direction-independent excitation under ambient airflow. In contrast to conventional systems with single-axis response, the proposed configuration enables magnetic force transmission from the primary beam to the secondary beam regardless of flow direction, allowing simultaneous energy extraction from both beams. A comprehensive nonlinear dynamic model is developed using Lagrangian mechanics, incorporating piezoelectric coupling, magnetic interaction, and harmonic aerodynamic excitation. The model is supported by finite element analysis to demonstrate the feasibility of integrating the system into a small-scale wind turbine application. A proposed prototype is constructed, and detailed experimental study is conducted. The harvested energy is rectified and successfully used to power low-power electronic devices such as LEDs and temperature sensors. The outcomes confirm the practicality of the proposed dual-beam configuration for self-powered systems operating under variable excitation conditions.