SBIR Phase I: Power Generation from Ambient Vibration Energy Using Re-configurable Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Generator

这个小型企业创新研究（SBIR）第一阶段项目的重点是为用于基于状态的监测的无线智能传感器单元提供环境电源。具体而言，本项目是开发一种基于微机电系统（MEMS）的功率收集模块。 目前在环境电源领域的研究已经建立了一个坚实的基础，未来的解决方案，在该领域的基于状态的维护将形成。 还将对稀土磁体进行研究，以定制设计薄永磁体，从而在紧凑设计的系统中产生高通量密度。 所提出的组件将通过使用电磁感应转换周围机器振动来提供电力。 设计目标包括在不同的环境条件、操作条件和系统类型下优化能量清除效率。 所提出的系统使用MEMS技术来实现小尺寸（一英寸平方和小于0.5厘米）。商业应用包括工业机械、车辆、空调和冰箱。其他选择是建筑控制和制造业等大型市场。

This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project focuses on providing ambient power for wireless smart sensor units used for condition-based monitoring. Specifically, this project is to develop a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS)-based power-scavenging module. Current research in the area of ambient power has established a strong foundation from which future solutions in the area of condition-based maintenance will take shape. Research will also be performed on rare earth magnets to custom design thin permanent magnets that will produce a high-flux density in the compactly designed system. The proposed component will provide power through the conversion of ambient machine vibration using electromagnetic induction. Design objectives include the optimization of energy-scavenging efficiency in varying environmental conditions, operating conditions, and system types. The proposed system uses MEMS technology to realize small dimensions (one-inch square and less than 0.5 cm. thick) and energy storage capabilities.Commercial applications include industrial machinery, vehicles, air conditioners, and refrigerators. Additional options are large markets such as building controls and manufacturing.