Miniaturized Magnetic Energy Harvester: Lightweight and Safe Transformer Design

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Abstract

Energy harvesting technology is a key enabler for the application of sensing systems in remote locations. For condition monitoring of large-scale electrical engines (LSEE) magnetic energy harvesting (MEH) has been suggested as a suitable technique. MEH can provide comparatively high output powers. A critical parameter for the design of a MEH system is the ratio between the maximum and the minimum operating current. In the case of a large ration the design of a MEH system becomes challenging. Protective measures are required to prevent a destruction at high primary currents. In this paper we investigate a miniaturized magnetic energy harvesting design, where the transformer consists of a single sheet of steel. We investigate the output power performance of the design with respect to low power applications and show, that the miniaturized design is intrinsically safe with respect to high primary currents.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationI2MTC 2021 - IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)9781728195391
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 May 2021
Event2021 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2021 - Virtual, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 17 May 202120 May 2021

Publication series

NameConference Record - IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
Volume2021-May
ISSN (Print)1091-5281

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityVirtual, Glasgow
Period17/05/2120/05/21

Keywords

  • lightweight
  • Miniaturized magnetic energy harvesting
  • overhead high voltage lines
  • remote locations

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation

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