En-ComE: Energy Harvesting Powered Wireless Monitoring Systems Based on Integrated Smart Composite Structures and Energy-Aware Architecture
Lead Research Organisation:
Lancaster University
Department Name: Engineering
Abstract
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People |
ORCID iD |
| Jianqiao Ye (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Daraji A
(2021)
Optimisation of energy harvesting for stiffened composite shells with application to the aircraft wing at structural flight frequency
in Thin-Walled Structures
Daraji A
(2018)
New Methodology for Optimal Placement of Piezoelectric Sensor/Actuator Pairs for Active Vibration Control of Flexible Structures
in Journal of Vibration and Acoustics
Daraji, A
(2018)
Active Vibration Control of a Doubly Curved Composite Shell Stiffened by Beams Bonded With Discrete Macro Fiber Composite Sensor/Actuator Pairs
in Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Transactions of the ASME
Luo L
(2017)
Metamodel-assisted design optimization of piezoelectric flex transducer for maximal bio-kinetic energy conversion
in Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
Luo L
(2018)
Maximum energy conversion from human motion using piezoelectric flex transducer: A multi-level surrogate modeling strategy
in Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
| Description | We have made significant progress on optimising sensor locations on aircraft wings for maximum energy harvesting at normal flying conditions and when an aircraft is accelerating. The project is still on going. |
| Exploitation Route | By publications and direct involvement of BAE System. Please see the Key Findings of EPSRC Grant: |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Energy,Transport |
| Description | The research has been reported publicly by IMechE, the Engineering Magazine and a number of other media. We are working with drone manufacturers and end users to implement this technology to harvest energy for drones to improve durability. |
| Sector | Education,Energy,Transport |
| Impact Types | Societal |
| Description | Research collaboration (industry)-En-Com |
| Organisation | BAE Systems |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | As PI leading Lancaster group on computational modelling of vibration energy harvesting. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Participate in progress meetings, provide technical support, design specifications for modelling and materials for testing. |
| Impact | Not yet The project is multidisciplinary involving materials, sensor technology,, wireless communication and computational modelling of vibration and composites. |
| Start Year | 2013 |
| Description | Research collaboration (university)-En-Com |
| Organisation | University of Exeter |
| Department | College of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Sciences |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | PI at Lancaster contributing to the project leading by Exeter |
| Collaborator Contribution | Project co-ordinator |
| Impact | Not yet. The project is multidisciplinary involving materials, sensor technology,, wireless communication and computational modelling of vibration and composites. |
| Start Year | 2014 |
| Description | Press hightlights |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | The project was reported by IMechE, The Engineers, Innovate UK, Energie-technik.de, Phy.org, yanfabu (a Chinese website) online magazines |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2015 |
| Description | Workshop (Exeter) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Third sector organisations |
| Results and Impact | On 13 June 2016, more than 20 delegates from BAE System, Airbus, DSTL and the project partner participated in this event. The aim of this event was to demonstrate the capacity and potentials of the EH design and inviting further involvement from leading industry. The industrial participants were very interested in the project and actively involved in discussions and questioning. Potential further development and collaboration were discussed, which may lead to next grant application. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |