I'm trying to do a simulation of conventional piezoelectric energy harvester (Cantilever beam harvester) in Abaqus. I want to consider the base acceleration and frequency sweep both either in harmonic analysis or dynamic analysis. Is there anyone can assist me on this please? Thank you in advance.
Dear Iresha Piyarathna , you may find this as a good starting point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmQVADAVPnk
Also, see this discussion: https://www.researchgate.net/post/How-to-get-energy-harvested-using-PZT-in-watts-in-Abaqus
Prof. Mustapha,
Thank you Prof. K. B. Mustapha for the guidance. I will try these examples. Thanks a lot!
Dear Iresha Piyarathna
Also kindly look at this paper:
Article Analytical Estimation and Numerical Simulation of Vibration ...
Thank you so much Dr. Masoum Mohammadi Gharagoz . Really appreciate your help. This paper illustrates lots of important points. However they have used different loading conditions to generate voltage (EPOT) where I believe d33 mode is applicable. I am actually working on d31 mode vibrating energy harvester. In this case I am not applying any external loading or pressure on the MFC (Piezo). The host cantilever structure is vibrating. I am controlling acceleration at different frequencies and measuring the voltage. I am trying to model this scenario. Your kind advises are highly appreciated. Thank you so much.
It is better to start from the theoretical basis of this topic, means starting from the Fourth Order PDE.
Regards,
Emad
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