Accession Number:

ADA465699

Title:

A Self-Contained, Flow-Powered Microgenerator System

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GEORGIA INST OF TECH ATLANTA SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Arnold, D. P.
• Galle, P.
• Herrault, F.
• Das, S>
• Lang, J. H.
• Allen, M. G.

Report Date:

2005-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

This paper reports the development of a fully functional self-contained microgenerator system which can power various portable electronics using only compressed gas. The system incorporates a previously reported axial-flux. permanent-magnet micromachine. an off-the-shelf air-turbine assembly. and self-powered electronics into a compact, standalone device. The purpose is to demonstrate the migration of a MEMS-based microgenerator from a bench-top laboratory experiment to a self- contained prototype for practical applications.

Descriptors:

• *GENERATORS
• COMPRESSION
• PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
• MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS
• ELECTRONICS
• SELF CONTAINED

Subject Categories:

• Electric Power Production and Distribution

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE