Evaluation of energy harvesting device using Fe-Co composite under impact loading

Abstract

The aim of present study is to develop a novel energy harvesting device and investigate its properties. First, magnetostrictive Fe-Co wire/Al-Si matrix composites are fabricated by casting method. Then, using the composite, coil and magnets, a device is designed for vibration energy harvesting. Second, an original impact loading machine is developed by improving the Izod impact test machine. Finally, the induced voltage is measured for the energy harvesting device under impact loading by original impact loading machine.