NASA-Langley Research Center
Acoustic Energy Harvesting using a Piezoelectric Disk
Sponsored by NASA-Langley Research Center
Last Modified: Jan 23rd 2009

Electromechanical Helmholtz resonator (EMHR) structure

Active liner system power by harvested acoustic energy

Investigators
Student Research Assistants
Description
Objectives
  • To develop acoustic energy harvesting systems capable of generating power in an engine nacelle environment
  • To model and characterize the operation of acoustic energy harvesting using piezoelectric disks
Benefits
  • Self-powered electronic applications reduce the need for wiring in the engine nacelle
Publications

Phipps, A., Liu, F., Cattafesta, L., Sheplak, M., and Nishida, T., "Demonstration of a wireless, self-powered electroacoustic liner system," J. Acoust. Soc. Am, 125(2), 873-881, February 2009. (Abstract)