Title :
Optimization of cantilever beam parameters in flutter for piezzoelectric power harvest
Author :
Balakrishnan, A.V. ; Alvarez-Salazar, O.S.
Author_Institution :
UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Abstract :
We present algorithms for use in optimization of CC or CF beam parameters in aeroelastic flutter in Normal as well as Axial Flow-for piezoelectric power harvesting. In particular we show that the flutter speed is nearly inversely proportional to the beam length for fixed aspect ratio.
Keywords :
beams (structures); cantilevers; elasticity; energy harvesting; optimisation; piezoelectricity; CF beam parameters; aeroelastic flutter; axial flow; cantilever beam parameter optimisation; fixed aspect ratio; piezoelectric power harvest; Optimization; Structural beams;
Conference_Titel :
Energytech, 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Cleveland, OH
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0777-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0775-9
DOI :
10.1109/EnergyTech.2011.5948545
