A Novel Vibration Energy Scavenging (VES) System

"Ferro Solutions proposes to develop a novel Vibration Energy Scavenging System (VES) for naval applications. The technology behind the proposed VES takes advantages of our novel high-sensitivity, passive magnetic electroactive sensors (PME).. This vibration energy scavenging system will have the advantages of high-output voltage; efficiently work to varying vibration condition and easy implementation for a variety of output requirement.The development and engineering of relaxor piezoelectric single crystals and magnetostrictive materials make it possible to provide low-cost, and high-sensitivity, passive magnetic electroactive sensors (PME). The sensor is the core of the vibrationenergy scavenging system. There has been much demand in recent years for energy scavenging systems for wireless sensor networks. These wireless sensor networks include detection of cracks, corrosion, and impact damage to buildings, bridges, undergroundstructures, ships, submarines, aircrafts and engines. It is imperative that the energy source last the lifetime of the sensors they power."