Electromechanical coupling and energy conversion in a PZT-coated Timoshenko beam based on acoustic black hole effect

L. Cheng, G. Kerschen, Linli Zhang

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Abstract

The phenomena of wave retarding and focusing caused by Acoustic black hole (ABH) effects opens new horizons for wave manipulation and energy harvesting (EH). This paper investigates the electromechanical coupling between the PZT patches and the host ABH beam and explores the resultant energy conversion efficiency for potential the EH applications. An improved fully coupling electromechanical semi-analytical model is first established based on Timoshenko deformation theory and validated against FEM and experimental results. Numerical analyses are then conducted to show typical ABH-specific features and the influence of PZT layout on the electromechanical coupling strength of the system and the corresponding the EH efficiency. It is shown that ABH effects allow effective EH upon a proper design of the PZT layout in relation to the wavelength. The electromechanical coupling coefficient is shown to be positively related to the EH efficiency of the system, which can be used to maximize the EH performance of the system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of ISMA 2020 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD 2020 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics
EditorsW. Desmet, B. Pluymers, D. Moens, S. Vandemaele
PublisherKU Leuven - Departement Werktuigkunde
Pages2775-2787
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9789082893113
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2020
Event2020 International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, ISMA 2020 and 2020 International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics, USD 2020 - Leuven, Belgium
Duration: 7 Sept 20209 Sept 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of ISMA 2020 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD 2020 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics

Conference

Conference2020 International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, ISMA 2020 and 2020 International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics, USD 2020
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityLeuven
Period7/09/209/09/20

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics

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