Article
Thermodynamics
Zengjia Guo, Qidong Xu, Meng Ni
Summary: Battery aging significantly affects the thermal characteristics and electrochemical performance of electric vehicle batteries. This research develops a realistic and generic model for the design of battery thermal management systems (BTMS) to ensure efficient and durable operation of batteries. The study shows that BTMS provides effective cooling to batteries in their initial working cycles but fails to control the battery temperature after aging. Furthermore, BTMS with Y direction mini-channels provides more effective cooling and achieves good electrochemical performance.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Peyman Gholamali Zadeh, Ehsan Gholamalizadeh, Yijun Wang, Jae Dong Chung
Summary: Battery capacity fade analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of different battery thermal management systems. The results showed that temperature limit had the least negative impact on battery life, while high temperature led to significant capacity fade. PCM provided a more uniform temperature distribution, but required additional heat dissipation mechanism. PCM combined with liquid cooling channels can meet the temperature requirements and enhance the performance of the battery heat management system.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Huang, Zou-Qiang Fang, Zhi-Jie Wang, Jian-Wei Zhao, Shi-Xi Zhao, Li-Jie Ci
Summary: Li-rich high-Mn material Li1.7Mn0.8Co0.1Ni0.1O2.7 (HM-811) showed improved electrochemical performance with morphology regulation and LiAlF4 coating, providing a new approach for developing high performance cathode materials for next-generation Li-ion batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lidia Pechen, Elena Makhonina, Anna Medvedeva, Yury Politov, Aleksander Rumyantsev, Yury Koshtyal, Alexander Goloveshkin, Igor Eremenko
Summary: Li-rich oxides are promising cathode materials for Li-ion batteries. Different compositions of Li-rich materials and various electrochemical testing modes were investigated. The structure, chemical composition, and morphology of the synthesized materials were studied. Electrochemical study showed that an increase in the upper voltage limit was needed to improve cycling performance. A lower cut-off potential was required for better cyclic performance. LMR35 cathode material demonstrated the best functional properties among all compositions studied.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Alexis Geslin, Bruis van Vlijmen, Xiao Cui, Arjun Bhargava, Patrick A. Asinger, Richard D. Braatz, William C. Chueh
Summary: Considering use cases and selecting the right features are crucial in developing battery lifetime prediction models. Prediction of cell-to-cell variability between identically cycled cells requires features that are not reliant on cycling conditions. While features encoding cycling conditions can boost model accuracy, they may lead to reduced transferability on identically cycled cells.
Review
Thermodynamics
Delika M. Weragoda, Guohong Tian, Arman Burkitbayev, Kin-Hing Lo, Teng Zhang
Summary: Heat pipes are receiving increasing interest in the thermal management of EV and HEV battery packs due to their superconductive capability, robustness, low maintenance, and longevity. However, the lack of understanding about their limitations during rapid heat fluctuations, adverse environmental conditions, performance under multiple heat loads, failure criteria in battery thermal management, and the lack of simple and versatile thermal models are hindering the commercialization of heat pipe-based battery thermal management systems. This comprehensive review aims to address these issues and provide insights for further development of this promising thermal management system.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
E. Jiaqiang, Feng Yi, Wenjie Li, Bin Zhang, Hongyan Zuo, Kexiang Wei, Jingwei Chen, Hong Zhu, Hao Zhu, Yuanwang Deng
Summary: A heat pipe heat dissipation model for a lithium-ion battery pack in central and southern China was established, investigating the effects of different fin spacing and thickness on heat transfer. Optimal fin structure parameters were determined based on heat dissipation changes, and battery temperature distribution under different discharge rates was analyzed. The battery pack using the HP showed effective temperature control under various discharge rates.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dongcheul Lee, Byungmook Kim, Chee Burm Shin, Seung-Mi Oh, Jinju Song, Il-Chan Jang, Jung-Je Woo
Summary: In this study, a modeling approach is presented to estimate the combined effects of cyclable lithium loss and electrolyte depletion on the capacity and discharge power fades of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The validity of the modeling methods is demonstrated by comparing the results with experimental data. This methodology provides an effective way to estimate the discharge capacity and usable discharge power under different degradation modes.
Article
Thermodynamics
Zengjia Guo, Yang Wang, Siyuan Zhao, Tianshou Zhao, Meng Ni
Summary: A multi-physics model is developed for micro heat pipe battery thermal management system (MHP-BTMS) considering battery aging effect. A novel multi-variables global optimization framework is established for optimizing the structural parameters of MHP-BTMS to improve battery thermal management and electrochemical performance simultaneously. The research finds that MHP-BTMS fails to control the temperature of aged battery pack due to the higher heat generation caused by solid electrolyte interphase formation. Additionally, the study shows that battery electrochemical performance is highly related to battery thermal behaviors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
J. G. Qu, Z. Y. Jiang, J. F. Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the degradation of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) during fast charging, focusing on the effects of operating temperature and current rate. The results reveal that the most significant factor influencing battery capacity fade changes from lithium plating to the growth of the solid-electrolyte interface (SEI) with increasing operating temperatures. High operating temperatures can alleviate capacity fade at higher current rates, while accelerating capacity fade at lower current rates. The study also analyzes the changes in electrode morphology and identifies the main degradation mechanisms as electrode material detachment, electrode particle cracking, SEI growth, lithium plating, and structural changes in layered material crystal. These findings provide insights for the development of fast-charging strategies and battery management system design.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengmeng Yang, Liwei Jin, Mingyi He, Zao Yi, Tao Duan, Weitang Yao
Summary: Low silicon oxide shows promise as an anode material for LIBs and KIBs due to its high theoretical capacity, but faces challenges such as volume effects and poor intrinsic electronic conductivity. By synthesizing SiOx@C anodes, the cyclic stability and capacity of low silicon oxide have been improved, making it a promising option for future applications.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhangzhen Deng, Liangyi Yang, Yini Yang, Zhanrui Wang, Pengcheng Zhang
Summary: This paper proposes a model of lithium-ion battery capacity fade and electrochemical reactions and investigates the factors influencing battery capacity. Simulation results indicate that battery life is determined by capacity decay, electrochemical mechanism, and physicochemical parameters.
CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF FUELS AND OILS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Weiqi Zhou, Jiahao Zhu, Zheng Xu, Xing Xu
Summary: Due to the coupling effect of multiple mechanisms, the online capacity-loss diagnosis of lithium-ion batteries is still challenging and time-consuming. To address this issue, an improved model based on long short-term memory neural networks (LSTM) is proposed, which utilizes the powerful feature extraction ability of LSTM to identify model parameters and reduce dependence on training data. The verification results indicate that the proposed model improves the accuracy of capacity-loss diagnosis by 2% compared to the unidentified theoretical model, and exhibits better adaptability to different batteries.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Haihui Chen, Hanying Xu, Yingying Zeng, Jinhua Cai, Limin Liu, Tianyi Ma, Fang Wang, Xinping Qiu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of Mn2+ on NSi@PANi electrodes in both half and full cells, and elucidates the mechanism for the fast capacity fade of LiMn2O4/NSi@PANi full cell. The results show that Mn2+ significantly accelerates the capacity fade of NSi@PANi anode in full cells, mainly due to the excessive growth of solid electrolyte interphase caused by the extra consumption of active Li+ and electrolytes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Casey Jones, Bing Li, Vikas Tomar
Summary: This study focused on simulating the operational effects of damaged Li-ion batteries in abusive environments, finding that punctures caused temperature spikes, sharp drops in capacity, and end of life within 43 cycles after the damage.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qidong Xu, Meiting Guo, Lingchao Xia, Zheng Li, Qijiao He, Dongqi Zhao, Keqing Zheng, Meng Ni
Summary: A 2D mathematical model is established to study the thermal responses of a tubular methanol-fueled solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). Results show that the peak temperature gradient occurs near the fuel inlet at high temperature condition due to the rapid temperature rise induced by elevated current density. Excessive air cannot eliminate the harmful temperature gradient caused by high current density, but controlling the current density can generate a local thermal neutral state. Supplying air with a slightly higher temperature can reduce the maximum axial temperature gradient. Additionally, the counter-flow arrangement may not be preferable for a ceramic SOFC system considering thermal durability.
TRANSACTIONS OF TIANJIN UNIVERSITY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tong Liu, Siyuan Zhao, Qi Xiong, Jie Yu, Jian Wang, Gang Huang, Meng Ni, Xinbo Zhang
Summary: Lithium-air batteries, with their high energy density, have made rapid progress in recent years. The reversibility of discharge products plays a crucial role in battery performance. Besides lithium peroxide, other discharge products such as lithium hydroxide, lithium superoxide, lithium oxide, and lithium carbonate have been investigated, bringing breakthroughs for Li-air battery technologies. The systematic review of recent advances in understanding the electrochemical reactions and conversions of discharge products provides insights into the fundamental development and future applications of Li-air batteries.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Zengjia Guo, Qidong Xu, Meng Ni
Summary: Battery aging significantly affects the thermal characteristics and electrochemical performance of electric vehicle batteries. This research develops a realistic and generic model for the design of battery thermal management systems (BTMS) to ensure efficient and durable operation of batteries. The study shows that BTMS provides effective cooling to batteries in their initial working cycles but fails to control the battery temperature after aging. Furthermore, BTMS with Y direction mini-channels provides more effective cooling and achieves good electrochemical performance.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shikun Zhou, Gongnan Xie, Haibao Hu, Meng Ni
Summary: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are clean and efficient power sources. The proposed new gas diffusion layer (GDL) with non-uniform distribution of PTFE effectively removes water from the catalyst layer (CL), improving fuel cell performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meiting Guo, Dongqi Zhao, Qidong Xu, Zheng Li, Haoran Xu, Meng Ni
Summary: In this study, a three-dimensional electro-thermomechanical coupled model is established to investigate the influence of interconnector (IC) structure on the electrical performance and mechanical stability of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). The results show that IC design with discrete ribs can enhance the maximum power density without significantly affecting the stress on the electrodes. The stress distribution is primarily determined by the geometrical structure of the IC. Discrete cylindrical ribs and discrete cubic ribs with rounded corners are better choices for balancing electrical power output and mechanical stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zheng Li, Chen Wang, Idris Temitope Bello, Meiting Guo, Na Yu, Meng Zhu, Meng Ni
Summary: Ammonia is an efficient energy carrier for protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) operating at intermediate temperatures. A new model for NH3-PCFC is developed, considering reaction kinetics and charge transport in the anode and electrolyte. The study finds that operating potential should be minimized to reduce current leakage, and slowing down electron transport improves Faraday efficiency. Chemical reactions and temperature distribution also significantly impact cell performance. Introducing H2 and increasing nitrogen desorption can improve or decrease performance, respectively.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Zengjia Guo, Yang Wang, Siyuan Zhao, Tianshou Zhao, Meng Ni
Summary: In this research, a novel model is developed to design and optimize battery thermal management systems (BTMSs) considering electrochemistry, battery aging, and heat transfer. The study compares the multiphysics behaviors of BTMSs in different working cycles and finds that SEI formation inside the aged battery pack leads to higher heat generation rate, causing BTMSs to fail in controlling battery temperature after 1000 cycles. The BTMS with water demonstrates the best performance in cooling, controlling SEI formation and capacity fade, and shows the lowest pressure loss.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Keqing Zheng, Yangtian Yan, Ya Sun, Jun Yang, Meng Zhu, Meng Ni, Li Li
Summary: Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is an efficient and low-emission electrochemical device for power generation. Ammonia, a low-cost and carbon-free hydrogen carrier, can be directly used as fuel for SOFC. This paper focuses on the design of NH3-SOFC anode for efficient and stable utilization of ammonia, and presents empirical correlations of the decomposition rate of NH3 over different catalysts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Idris Temitope Bello, Yufei Song, Na Yu, Zheng Li, Siyuan Zhao, Adeleke Maradesa, Tong Liu, Zongping Shao, Meng Ni
Summary: In this study, we developed a thermodynamically stable self-ordered nanocomposite cathode material, BaCo0.5Ce0.3Fe0.1Yb0.1O3-delta (BCCFYb), which demonstrated good operational stability and superior cathodic performance in both oxygen ion- and proton-conducting ceramic fuel cells (CFCs) modes. Compared to other traditional composite materials, BCCFYb exhibited a low thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) and showed promising potential as a cathode material for CFCs.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chen Wang, Zheng Li, Siyuan Zhao, Lingchao Xia, Meng Zhu, Minfang Han, Meng Ni
Summary: In this study, a novel reactor model is developed to combine PCEC electrolysis for hydrogen production and CO2 recycling for methanol synthesis. The problem of temperature mismatch between PCEC and methanol synthesis is solved by supplying low-temperature gas intermediately, allowing for the direct synthesis of methanol. The effects of key operating parameters on methanol production and temperature distribution are investigated, providing insights for efficient and long-term operation of the coupled system.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu-Jia Zhang, Qiang Ye, Meng Ni
Summary: Controlling the hydrogen evolution reaction and electrolyte flow rate, the impact of mA/cm2 scale HER on the relative permeability of HCl-based aqueous electrolyte in a carbon felt electrode is explored. Experimental results show that the HER reduces the flow permeability, even at high electrolyte flow velocity.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kuiwu Lin, Heping Xie, Qilian Peng, Yuan Zhang, Suling Shen, Yunhong Jiang, Meng Ni, Bin Chen
Summary: The conventional method of hydrogen production using fossil fuels conflicts with the objective of renewable and sustainable energy system. Offshore wind/solar-powered seawater splitting for hydrogen production shows promise as a solution for coupling renewable energy. However, the durability of direct seawater splitting is currently an issue due to anodic chloride corrosion. To solve this issue, a novel seawater electrolysis system integrating a flow-electrode capacitive deionization unit with a robust alkaline water electrolyzer is presented. This system achieves durable operation for 100 hours and provides a practical solution for large-scale seawater splitting.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bowen Wang, Meng Ni, Shiye Zhang, Zhi Liu, Shangfeng Jiang, Longhai Zhang, Feikun Zhou, Kui Jiao
Summary: A two-phase analytical PEME model incorporating the liquid saturation jump effect was developed in this study, and intelligent parameter estimation using a genetic algorithm was proposed for model validation. The results proved the effectiveness of the proposed intelligent parameter estimation using in-house experiments and experimental results from previous studies. Simulation results showed that increasing the ACL porosity, decreasing permeability and thickness of the ACL can increase the limiting current density within the investigated range. Additionally, increasing the cathode pressure and membrane permeability benefits water management inside the PEME and increases the limiting current density.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chen Wang, Zheng Li, Daqin Guan, Meng Zhu, Idris Temitope Bello, Minfang Han, Meng Ni
Summary: A 2D multi-physics model is developed to study the glycerol-assisted SOEC co-electrolysis process and a novel in-tube reformer to improve fuel utilization and reduce temperature difference. The effects of key operating parameters on the system's performance and temperature distribution are investigated. The study shows that glycerol assistance can significantly reduce the operating voltage and increase the co-electrolysis process efficiency.
Article
Thermodynamics
Yong Cheng, Fukai Song, Lei Fu, Saishuai Dai, Zhiming Yuan, Atilla Incecik
Summary: This paper investigates the accessibility of wave energy absorption by a dual-pontoon floating breakwater integrated with hybrid-type wave energy converters (WECs) and proposes a hydraulic-pneumatic complementary energy extraction method. The performance of the system is validated through experiments and comparative analysis.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jing Gao, Chao Wang, Zhanwu Wang, Jin Lin, Runkai Zhang, Xin Wu, Guangyin Xu, Zhenfeng Wang
Summary: This study aims to establish a new integrated method for biomass cogeneration project site selection, with a focus on the application of the model in Henan Province. By integrating Geographic Information System and Multiple Criterion Decision Making methods, the study conducts site selection in two stages, providing a theoretical reference for the construction of biomass cogeneration projects.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mert Temiz, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: The current study presents a hybrid small modular nuclear reactor and solar-based system for sustainable communities, integrating floating and bifacial photovoltaic arrays with a small modular reactor. The system efficiently generates power, hydrogen, ammonia, freshwater, and heat for residential, agricultural, and aquaculture facilities. Thermodynamic analysis shows high energy and exergy efficiencies, as well as large-scale ammonia production meeting the needs of metropolitan areas. The hybridization of nuclear and solar technologies offers advantages of reliability, environmental friendliness, and cost efficiency compared to renewable-alone and fossil-based systems.
Editorial Material
Thermodynamics
Wojciech Stanek, Wojciech Adamczyk
Article
Thermodynamics
Desheng Xu, Yanfeng Li, Tianmei Du, Hua Zhong, Youbo Huang, Lei Li, Xiangling Duanmu
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of hybrid mechanical-natural ventilation for smoke control in complex metro stations. The results show that atrium fires are more significantly impacted by outdoor temperature variations compared to concourse/platform fires. The gathered high-temperature smoke inside the atrium can reach up to 900 K under a 5 MW train fire energy release. The findings provide crucial engineering insights into integrating weather data and adaptable ventilation protocols for smoke prevention/mitigation.
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Thermodynamics
Da Guo, Heping Xie, Mingzhong Gao, Jianan Li, Zhiqiang He, Ling Chen, Cong Li, Le Zhao, Dingming Wang, Yiwei Zhang, Xin Fang, Guikang Liu, Zhongya Zhou, Lin Dai
Summary: This study proposes a new in-situ pressure-preserved coring tool and elaborates its pressure-preserving mechanism. The experimental and field test results demonstrate that this tool has a high pressure-preservation capability and can maintain a stable pressure in deep wells. This study provides a theoretical framework and design standards for the development of similar technologies.
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Thermodynamics
Aolin Lai, Qunwei Wang
Summary: This study assesses the impact of China's de-capacity policy on renewable energy development efficiency (REDE) using the Global-MSBM model and the difference-in-differences method. The findings indicate that the policy significantly enhances REDE, promoting technological advancements and marketization. Moreover, regions with stricter environmental regulations experience a higher impact.
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Thermodynamics
Mostafa Ghasemi, Hegazy Rezk
Summary: This study utilizes fuzzy modeling and optimization to enhance the performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs). By simulating and analyzing experimental data sets, the ideal parameter values for increasing power density, COD elimination, and coulombic efficiency were determined. The results demonstrate that the fuzzy model and optimization methods can significantly improve the performance of MFCs.
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Thermodynamics
Zhang Ruan, Lianzhong Huang, Kai Wang, Ranqi Ma, Zhongyi Wang, Rui Zhang, Haoyang Zhao, Cong Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a grey box model for fuel consumption prediction of wing-diesel hybrid vessels based on feature construction. By using both parallel and series grey box modeling methods and six machine learning algorithms, twelve combinations of prediction models are established. A feature construction method based on the aerodynamic performance of the wing and the energy relationship of the hybrid system is introduced. The best combination is obtained by considering the root mean square error, and it shows improved accuracy compared to the white box model. The proposed grey box model can accurately predict the daily fuel consumption of wing-diesel hybrid vessels, contributing to operational optimization and the greenization and decarbonization of the shipping industry.
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Thermodynamics
Huayi Chang, Nico Heerink, Junbiao Zhang, Ke He
Summary: This study examines the interaction between off-farm employment decisions between couples and household clean energy consumption in rural China, and finds that two-paycheck households are more likely to consume clean energy. The off-farm employment of women is a key factor driving household clean energy consumption to a higher level, with wage-employed wives having a stronger influence on these decisions than self-employed ones.
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Thermodynamics
Hanguan Wen, Xiufeng Liu, Ming Yang, Bo Lei, Xu Cheng, Zhe Chen
Summary: Demand-side management is crucial to smart energy systems. This paper proposes a data-driven approach to understand the relationship between energy consumption patterns and household characteristics for better DSM services. The proposed method uses a clustering algorithm to generate optimal customer groups for DSM and a deep learning model for training. The model can predict the possibility of DSM membership for a given household. The results demonstrate the usefulness of weekly energy consumption data and household socio-demographic information for distinguishing consumer groups and the potential for targeted DSM strategies.
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Thermodynamics
Xinglan Hou, Xiuping Zhong, Shuaishuai Nie, Yafei Wang, Guigang Tu, Yingrui Ma, Kunyan Liu, Chen Chen
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of utilizing a multi-level horizontal branch well heat recovery system in the Qiabuqia geothermal field. The research systematically investigates the effects of various engineering parameters on production temperature, establishes mathematical models to describe their relationships, and evaluates the economic viability of the system. The findings demonstrate the significant economic feasibility of the multi-level branch well system.
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Thermodynamics
Longxin Zhang, Songtao Wang, Site Hu
Summary: This investigation reveals the influence of tip leakage flow on the modern transonic rotor and finds that the increase of tip clearance size leads to a decline in rotor performance. However, an optimal tip clearance size can extend the rotor's stall margin.
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Thermodynamics
Kristian Gjoka, Behzad Rismanchi, Robert H. Crawford
Summary: This paper proposes a framework for assessing the performance of 5GDHC systems and demonstrates it through a case study in a university campus in Melbourne, Australia. The results show that 5GDHC systems are a cost-effective and environmentally viable solution in mild climates, and their successful implementation in Australia can create new market opportunities and potential adoption in other countries with similar climatic conditions.
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Thermodynamics
Jianwei Li, Guotai Wang, Panpan Yang, Yongshuang Wen, Leian Zhang, Rujun Song, Chengwei Hou
Summary: This study proposes an orientation-adaptive electromagnetic energy harvester by introducing a rotatable bluff body, which allows for self-regulation to cater for changing wind flow direction. Experimental results show that the output power of the energy harvester can be greatly enhanced with increased rotatory inertia of the rotating bluff body, providing a promising solution for harnessing wind-induced vibration energy.