کنفرانس بین المللی فناوری و مدیریت انرژی

صفحه اصلی / نهمین کنفرانس بین المللی فناوری و مدیریت انرژی

Integrating energy harvesting with active structural control systems: An overview

نویسندگان :

Ayoub Keshmiry¹ Hamed Enayati²

1- دانشگاه صنعتی شاهرود 2- دانشگاه علم وفناوری مازندران

کلمات کلیدی :

Active structural control systems،Ambient energy sources،Energy harvesting،Structural control،Power supply

چکیده :

The increasing demand for a resilient infrastructure has spurred significant progress in structural control. Active structural control systems employ sensors, actuators, and controllers to minimize the vibration and deformation experienced by structures subjected to dynamic loads, including those induced by wind, earthquakes, or traffic. However, a key practical challenge for these systems has been the provision of a reliable power supply. The integration of energy harvesting with active structural control presents an innovative solution to this challenge. This approach holds the potential to create self-powered and multifunctional structures capable of enhancing their safety, reliability, and efficiency. By harnessing ambient energy sources, these integrated systems offer a promising avenue for overcoming the traditional limitations associated with power supply in active structural control, thereby advancing the practicality and effectiveness of such systems. Concurrently, the evolution of energy harvesting technologies has created opportunities to utilize ambient energy sources to power these active control systems. This paper offers an encompassing perspective on the incorporation of energy harvesting technologies into active structural control systems, exploring the potential synergy to enhance the overall performance and sustainability of engineering structures. The overview initiates by elucidating the fundamental principles underlying active structural control systems and energy harvesting technologies. It then delves into the challenges and opportunities associated with seamlessly integrating these two domains. The paper scrutinizes diverse energy harvesting mechanisms, evaluating their compatibility with various active control strategies. Furthermore, the discussion explores potential benefits, such as heightened sustainability, reduced reliance on external power sources, and increased system autonomy. The paper concludes with an exploration of ongoing research trends, emerging technologies, and future directions in the integrated realm of energy harvesting and active structural control. By providing an overview of this interdisciplinary field, the paper aims to guide researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in advancing the development and implementation of innovative and sustainable solutions for the next generation of resilient infrastructure.