Harvesting Electrical Energy from Passenger Seat Using Piezoelectric Device in Commercial Aircraft

Abstract

This paper shows the application of piezoelectricity to generate electricity as the piezoelectric materials were known as smart materials due to its ability to produce electrical voltage in response to applied mechanical stress. The piezoelectric materials are expected to become another advantage for aviation industry and also as in alternative power generation field in order to pursue green technology.It is shown that with proper configuration and set up, a piezo element can generate enough electrical voltage to be used for any application.
The purpose of this study is to harvest electrical energy by using the piezoelectric effects and converting the mechanical stress to electricity from passenger seat in commercial aircraft. The utilization of piezoelectric device can help to full fill aircraft electrical limitation and passenger accommodation during long hour flight. This study to open up for new opportunities and possibilities for innovative design and development of piezoelectric device in becoming a new generation of green technology.