What is a self-powered dynamic system?

(October 2013) A self-powered dynamic system is defined as a dynamic system powered by its own excessive kinetic energy, renewable energy or a combination of both. The particular area of work is the concept of fully or partially self-powered dynamic systems requiring zero or reduced external energy inputs.

What are the advantages of self-powered systems?

Such self-powered schemes are particularly beneficial in development of self-powered sensors [10] and self-powered actuators [11] by employing energy harvesting techniques, [12] [13] [14] where kinetic energy is converted to electrical energy through piezoelectric, electromagnetic or electrostatic electromechanical mechanisms. [15]

What is a self-powered sensor?

Developing a self-powered sensor eliminates the use of an external source of power such as a battery and therefore can be considered as a self-sustained system. A self-sustained system does not required maintenance (e.g. replacing the battery of the sensor at the end of the battery life).

Why is dynamic analysis important in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico is located in a high seismicity zone, hence it is essential the development and implementation of state-of-the-art dynamic analysis in order to predict and prevent possible damages on structures. At present, in Puerto Rico there is a lack of a facility to conduct dynamic tests on structures that are not limited by scale.

Is there a hybrid simulation facility in Puerto Rico?

At present, in Puerto Rico there is a lack of a facility to conduct dynamic tests on structures that are not limited by scale. For this reason, a hybrid simulation facility is being developed at University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez.