Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvesting

The electromechanical coupling effect introduced by piezoelectric vibration energy harvesting (PVEH) presents serious modeling challenges. This book provides close-form accurate mathematical modeling and experimental  techniques to design and validate dual function PVEH vibration absorbing devices as a solution to mitigate vibration and maximize operational efficiency. It includes in-depth experimental validation of a PVEH beam model based on the analytical modal analysis method (AMAM), precisely identifying  electrical loads that harvest maximum power and  induce maximum electrical damping. The author's detailed analysis will be useful for researchers working in the rapidly emerging field of vibration based energy harvesting, as well as for students investigating electromechanical devices, piezoelectric sensors and actuators, and vibration control engineering.

Dr. Sajid Rafique is currently working as a Researcher for European Union AAL Call 6 Project in the field of Robotics exoskeleton design for assistive living. He earned his MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College of London and his PhD. in Structural Dynamics from University of Manchester, UK. His current research interests center around vibrational analysis and modelling for energy applications.