Fiscal Year:
2011
Title:
Development of Magnetostrictive Energy Harvesting of Mechanical Vibration Energy
Agency / Branch:
DOD / NAVY
Contract:
N00014-11-C-0491
Award Amount:
$494,212.00
Abstract:
Development of an energy harvesting system utilizing the magnetostrictive material, Galfenol, will be completed in this effort. The energy harvesting system will consist of Galfenol plates or sheets, magnetic circuit components, coupling structure, power conditioning electronics, sensor, and wireless transmitter. Lab testing and relevant environment testing through sea-trials will be completed on the system and compared to the predicted performance of FEA and analytical models. In addition, Galfenol wire fabrication efforts will be advanced with the primary goal of developing a Galfenol alloy and process capable of producing wire with the appropriate texture to maximize energy harvesting properties for future 1D devices.
Small Business Information at Submission:
Etrema Products, Inc.
2500 N. Loop Drive Ames, IA -
EIN/Tax ID:
421364093
DUNS:
N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned:
No
Minority-Owned:
No
HUBZone-Owned:
No
Research Institution Information:
Ames Laboratory
Ames Laboratory, USDOE
126 Metals Development
Ames, IA 50011-
Contact:
Thomas Lograsso
Contact Phone:
(515) 294-1126