Triboelectric Nanogenerator With Ocean Wave Energy

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Abstract:

This research successfully developed and tested an improved triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) with water waves at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). The copper electrode holder and track to which the PTFE tape was attached were printed at NPS via a 3D printer. Both the original and improved TENGs were successfully tested with a linear reciprocating motor at two different speeds and with three different weight conditions. In addition, the improved TENG was also tested with thinner PTFE tape. It was found that the biggest influence on the alternating current (AC) output voltage for the TENG was the frequency at which it was operated. The improved TENG was then simply modeled to predict a peak AC output voltage based on input TENG frequency. Finally, the improved TENG was attached to the side of an acrylic column with the ability to operate only in the vertical (heave) direction. It was tested in a wave tank with seven different frequencies and we found that the improved TENG was successful in producing AC voltage output from the waves of the wave tank.

Author(s):
Reilly, Sarah G.
Author Organization(s):
Naval Postgraduate School
Funding Organization(s):
Publication Date:
2019 Jun 01
Pagination:
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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
energy harvesting, materials science, nanogenerators, mechanical engineering, climate change, materials, ocean waves, electric power, electrode holders, environment, water waves, wave power, advanced materials, copper alloys, electric charge, electricity, energy systems
Keyword(s):
triboelectric nanogenerator, wave energy, oscillating column
Subject Categories:
Power Production and Energy Conversion (Nonpropulsive)
Update Date:
2019 Oct 31