Development of Vibration Sensor Module for
Piezoelectric Nanogenerator
Chernie Asignar Jr. II1, Hector Geoffrey Demeterio1, Nikki Luisa Meñoto1
1
Electrical Engineering Program, College of Engineering Education
University of Mindanao, Matina, Davao City, Philippines
1
c.asignar.458422@umindanao.edu.ph
1
h.demeterio.468171@umindanao.edu.ph
1
n.menoto.466563@umindanao.edu.ph
I. INTRODUCTION
Researchers worldwide tries to study and
develop renewable energy mainly because it is
friendly to the environment and sustainable [1][2].
Another form of renewable energy is using the
piezoelectric effect to convert mechanical energy to
electrical energy. This electric charge accumulates
in certain solid material in response to applied
mechanical stress [3][4]. There are several energy
sources but amongst these sources, vibration
energy presents a persistent presence in nature and
manmade structures [5]. Vibration energy is
abundant anywhere and has the potential to be
harvested by different mechanisms [6].
Vibration sensors are one of the key
technologies in the test section, and its main
function is to down mechanical quantity which is
received and converted to electricity in proportion
[7]. One project is based on Vibration Detection
using the Internet of Things that involves
developing an SMS alert when unusual vibrations
are detected. It includes a lab-based experiment of
detecting vibrations when different magnitudes of
force are applied which causes the change in values
of the sensor from its initial values [8]. The
information about the vibrations of objects can be
obtained by vibration measurement using
piezoelectric sensors such as piezoelectric ceramics
[9]. These vibrations can be generated in the road.
The unevenness of the road causes vibrations [10].
The vibrations can be felt as noise in the range of
18 Hertz and 20 KHz [11]. In some events,
vibrations can cause structural damage [12]. Using
Arduino and ADX-345 accelerometer, these
vibrations can be red and analysed virtually [12].
The study must be conducted to utilize the free
energy coming from natural and manmade sources.
Wind pressure and vibrations due to daily activities
are vital for piezoelectric nano generation.
Vibration sensors are needed in this study to know
and monitor where is the efficient source of these
vibrations.
The study aims to create a vibration sensor
module to monitor if there are vibrations present in
the area to generate power.
The significance of the study is to monitor
vibrations because these vibrations are vital for the
piezoelectric nano generator to generate energy. If
the module detects strong vibrations it will result to
the optimal power being generated.
The scope of the study is to create a vibration
sensor module that will detect ambient vibrations.
The data gathered will then be send to a computer
via a Bluetooth connection for analysis. The
vibrations will be utilized for the nanogenerator to
generate power.
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