Abstract
This paper presents the conception of a novel Energy Harvesting Control (EHC) system for structural vibration control. The needs for developing sustainable structural control system are discussed at first. Then, a preliminary design of EHC system is investigated and details are described which will be built on previous research outcomes including electromagnetic mass damper with energy harvesting ability. This innovative system is designed to provide local power source charged through the actuator-damper-structure interaction as well as providing additional damping during times of low levels of vibration or disturbance. During period of severe disturbances, such as earthquakes or strong winds, the actuator actively drives the EHC mass to suppress structural vibrations. Energy flow chart between EHC control system and structure is described and the feasibility of EHC control system is discussed, which shows EHC to be a promising sustainable system for structural vibration control.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 16th Australasian Wind Engineering Society Workshop: AWES: July 18 & 19, 2013, Queen Elizabeth II Room, Brisbane Marriott Hotel, 515 Queen Street, Brisbane |
| Publisher | Geoscience Australia |
| Pages | 72-75 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | Australasian Wind Engineering Society Workshop - Duration: 18 Jul 2013 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Australasian Wind Engineering Society Workshop |
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| Period | 18/07/13 → … |
