@inproceedings{d341262b9e364c378a2f2aa2fefb9301,
title = "Optimization of a micro power unit",
abstract = "In this work, we report on the optimization of a micro power unit. The power unit is comprised of an electromagnetic micro power generator (MPG), power conditioning circuits, and an energy storage component. First, we minimize the mechanical impedance of the MPG by optimizing the size of the seismic mass and support beam as well as re-designing the seismic mass. Second, we investigate the use of off-the-shelf dc-dc converters and custom voltage multipliers and transformers to rectify and step-up the output voltage. We find that transformers were best suited for electromagnetic MPG delivering a rectification efficiency of 75%.",
author = "Iman Khodadad and Len Ball and Rahul Bhagat and Iman Shafieloo and Abdel-Rahman, {Eihab M.} and Ehab El-Saadany and Raafat Mansour and Arsen Hajian",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1115/DETC2011-48687",
language = "British English",
isbn = "9780791854785",
series = "Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference",
number = "PARTS A AND B",
pages = "325--332",
booktitle = "ASME 2011 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2011",
edition = "PARTS A AND B",
note = "ASME 2011 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2011 ; Conference date: 28-08-2011 Through 31-08-2011",
}