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Device and method for harvesting energy from flow-induced oscillations

  • US 20110084493A1
  • Filed: 10/12/2010
  • Published: 04/14/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for generating electrical power from a flow, said device comprising:

  • at least one elastic element for placing into a flow, said elastic element having at least one end fixed to a base;

    at least one conductor, wherein said at least one conductor is attached to said at least one elastic element; and

    a magnetic field source configured to apply a magnetic field to said at least one conductor;

    wherein said elastic element is configured to oscillate in response to said flow, causing displacements of said conductor in said magnetic field, said magnetic field inducing an electromotive force in said conductor.

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