A novel variable damper using an adjustable energy harvesting structure is proposed for semi-active vibration systems. The fluid flowing in a hydraulic cylinder is employed to drive an electromagnetic generator for ha...A novel variable damper using an adjustable energy harvesting structure is proposed for semi-active vibration systems. The fluid flowing in a hydraulic cylinder is employed to drive an electromagnetic generator for harvesting vibration energy, which on the other hand, leads to a damping effect of the hydraulic damper. To make the damping force variable, an adjustable resistor is adopted to tune the capability of energy harvesting. The present approach is validated by both theoretical analysis and experimental evaluation. When connected with different resistance loads, the prototype damper has different equivalent damping coefficients ranging from 3. 987 × 104 to 2. 488 × 105 N· s/m. The results show that the damping force of the damper is variable in response to the adjustable load for the vibration energy harvesting.展开更多
In the performance experiment of organic Rankine cycle power generation experimental system, the loadresistance-regulation method is one of the most important regulation methods. However, the regulation law has not be...In the performance experiment of organic Rankine cycle power generation experimental system, the loadresistance-regulation method is one of the most important regulation methods. However, the regulation law has not been clear enough to guide the experiment, which is unfavorable to the experimental research on organic Rankine cycle. In this paper the regulation law of turbine and generator by the load-resistance-regulation method is studied theoretically and experimentally. The results show that when the thermal cycle parameters keep constant, the turbine speed increases with the increase of load resistance and there is a maximum value of transmission-generator efficiency with the variation of the turbine speed; when the turbine speed and generator speed keep constant, the transmissiongenerator efficiency decreases and gradually tends to zero with the increase of load resistance.展开更多
Distribution networks face an increasing penetration of solar PV (photovoltaic) and small WTG (wind turbine generator) as well as other forms of micro-generation. To this scenario, one must add the dissemination o...Distribution networks face an increasing penetration of solar PV (photovoltaic) and small WTG (wind turbine generator) as well as other forms of micro-generation. To this scenario, one must add the dissemination of non-linear loads such as EV (electric vehicles). There is something in common between those loads and sources: the extensive use of power electronic converters with commutated switches. These devices may be a source of medium-to-high frequency harmonic distortion and their impact on the local distribution grid must be carefully assessed in order to evaluate their negative impacts on the network, on the existing conventional loads and also on other active devices. In this paper, methodologies to characterize effects such as: harmonics, network unbalances, damaging power line resonance conditions, and over/under voltages are described and applied to a real local grid configuration.展开更多
A design of the high-current modular pulsed power generator and results of the test of this generator are presented. The generator is based on two capacitors each of 2.5μF and 50 kV maximum charging voltage. Two mult...A design of the high-current modular pulsed power generator and results of the test of this generator are presented. The generator is based on two capacitors each of 2.5μF and 50 kV maximum charging voltage. Two multi-gaps gas spark switches with capacitive coupled triggering are used to discharge stored energy into the load. The triggering pulse with amplitude up to 70 kV and rise time of-50 ns is supplied by three-stage Marx-generator. The output of each capacitor with multi-gaps spark switch is connected to the load by eight coaxial cables -1 m in length. The total inductance of the generator does not exceed 200 nil. At 40 kV charging voltage this generator produces 180 kA with a quarter of period of 1.6 μs at short circuit load of-15 nil. The generator has been used in the research of underwater electrical wire explosion. The space separation of the load and modules of generator allows one to avoid possible damages of the generator by shock waves produced during the wire explosion. In addition, this modular generator design allows to increase easily the number of modules and to reach several hundreds of kiloamperes in the load.展开更多
Application of a DFIG (doubly-fed induction generator), which is one of adjustable speed generators, to a gas engine cogeneration system has been investigated. To operate during a blackout as an emergency power supp...Application of a DFIG (doubly-fed induction generator), which is one of adjustable speed generators, to a gas engine cogeneration system has been investigated. To operate during a blackout as an emergency power supply is one of important roles for the gas engine eogeneration system. In the case of conventional constant speed of synchronous generator, the amount of the allowed step load is limited to around 30% of the rated power. On the other hand, DFIG is expected to increase the amount of step load during the stand-alone operation. In this paper, it has been demonstrated that an increase in the gas engine speed resulted in an increase in the maximum amount of step load using experimental equipment with a real gas engine. It has been concluded that the proposed system can improve the performance of an emergency power supply at step-loading.展开更多
A novel arc-shaped piezoelectric generator based on flexible PVDF thin film is presented and systemically studied.With a periodical external force,the generator can produce peak voltage of 45.6 V and peak power of 30....A novel arc-shaped piezoelectric generator based on flexible PVDF thin film is presented and systemically studied.With a periodical external force,the generator can produce peak voltage of 45.6 V and peak power of 30.7μW.The maximum power density reaches 38.4μW/cm3with a 4 cm×2 cm×100μm device,at the optimum load resistance of 33.33 MOhm.The influence of frequency,size dimension and load resistance are investigated through experimental measurements.With this high output arc-shaped generator,capacitors can be effectively charged and three commercial LEDs have been directly lighted without any energy storage unit.展开更多
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51375517)the Natural Science Foundation of CQ CSTC(No.2012JJJQ70001)the Project of Chongqing Innovation Team in University(No.KJTD201313)
文摘A novel variable damper using an adjustable energy harvesting structure is proposed for semi-active vibration systems. The fluid flowing in a hydraulic cylinder is employed to drive an electromagnetic generator for harvesting vibration energy, which on the other hand, leads to a damping effect of the hydraulic damper. To make the damping force variable, an adjustable resistor is adopted to tune the capability of energy harvesting. The present approach is validated by both theoretical analysis and experimental evaluation. When connected with different resistance loads, the prototype damper has different equivalent damping coefficients ranging from 3. 987 × 104 to 2. 488 × 105 N· s/m. The results show that the damping force of the damper is variable in response to the adjustable load for the vibration energy harvesting.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51306198)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(No.20110032110046)
文摘In the performance experiment of organic Rankine cycle power generation experimental system, the loadresistance-regulation method is one of the most important regulation methods. However, the regulation law has not been clear enough to guide the experiment, which is unfavorable to the experimental research on organic Rankine cycle. In this paper the regulation law of turbine and generator by the load-resistance-regulation method is studied theoretically and experimentally. The results show that when the thermal cycle parameters keep constant, the turbine speed increases with the increase of load resistance and there is a maximum value of transmission-generator efficiency with the variation of the turbine speed; when the turbine speed and generator speed keep constant, the transmissiongenerator efficiency decreases and gradually tends to zero with the increase of load resistance.
文摘Distribution networks face an increasing penetration of solar PV (photovoltaic) and small WTG (wind turbine generator) as well as other forms of micro-generation. To this scenario, one must add the dissemination of non-linear loads such as EV (electric vehicles). There is something in common between those loads and sources: the extensive use of power electronic converters with commutated switches. These devices may be a source of medium-to-high frequency harmonic distortion and their impact on the local distribution grid must be carefully assessed in order to evaluate their negative impacts on the network, on the existing conventional loads and also on other active devices. In this paper, methodologies to characterize effects such as: harmonics, network unbalances, damaging power line resonance conditions, and over/under voltages are described and applied to a real local grid configuration.
文摘A design of the high-current modular pulsed power generator and results of the test of this generator are presented. The generator is based on two capacitors each of 2.5μF and 50 kV maximum charging voltage. Two multi-gaps gas spark switches with capacitive coupled triggering are used to discharge stored energy into the load. The triggering pulse with amplitude up to 70 kV and rise time of-50 ns is supplied by three-stage Marx-generator. The output of each capacitor with multi-gaps spark switch is connected to the load by eight coaxial cables -1 m in length. The total inductance of the generator does not exceed 200 nil. At 40 kV charging voltage this generator produces 180 kA with a quarter of period of 1.6 μs at short circuit load of-15 nil. The generator has been used in the research of underwater electrical wire explosion. The space separation of the load and modules of generator allows one to avoid possible damages of the generator by shock waves produced during the wire explosion. In addition, this modular generator design allows to increase easily the number of modules and to reach several hundreds of kiloamperes in the load.
文摘Application of a DFIG (doubly-fed induction generator), which is one of adjustable speed generators, to a gas engine cogeneration system has been investigated. To operate during a blackout as an emergency power supply is one of important roles for the gas engine eogeneration system. In the case of conventional constant speed of synchronous generator, the amount of the allowed step load is limited to around 30% of the rated power. On the other hand, DFIG is expected to increase the amount of step load during the stand-alone operation. In this paper, it has been demonstrated that an increase in the gas engine speed resulted in an increase in the maximum amount of step load using experimental equipment with a real gas engine. It has been concluded that the proposed system can improve the performance of an emergency power supply at step-loading.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61176103,91023045)the National Hi-Tech Research and Development Program("863" Project)(Grant No.2013AA041102)the National Ph.D.Foundation Project(Grant No.20110001110103)
文摘A novel arc-shaped piezoelectric generator based on flexible PVDF thin film is presented and systemically studied.With a periodical external force,the generator can produce peak voltage of 45.6 V and peak power of 30.7μW.The maximum power density reaches 38.4μW/cm3with a 4 cm×2 cm×100μm device,at the optimum load resistance of 33.33 MOhm.The influence of frequency,size dimension and load resistance are investigated through experimental measurements.With this high output arc-shaped generator,capacitors can be effectively charged and three commercial LEDs have been directly lighted without any energy storage unit.