A self-powered wireless sensor for water/gas metering systems

Much has been written about the benefits of wireless sensors which enable measurements in harsh or hermetic environments. However, the problem concerning battery replacement is still open. This paper presents a new solution for a wireless self-powered sensors network, which allows the harvesting of...

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Published in2012 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) pp. 5772 - 5776
Main Authors Di Zenobio, D., Steenhaut, K., Celidonio, M., Sergio, E., Verbelen, Y.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.06.2012
Subjects
Batteries
Computer architecture
Energy harvesting
Generators
self-powered
smart meter
Turbines
Wireless communication
Wireless sensor networks
wireless sensors
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Summary:Much has been written about the benefits of wireless sensors which enable measurements in harsh or hermetic environments. However, the problem concerning battery replacement is still open. This paper presents a new solution for a wireless self-powered sensors network, which allows the harvesting of energy from the action of a turbine wheel rotating in the path of a fluid stream environment. This new family of devices can find application in water/gas smart metering systems, subject of very large interest today. Furthermore, the proposed approach suggests a wireless network planning designed to eliminate problems related to a large cell radio architecture.
ISBN:9781457720529
1457720523
ISSN:1550-3607
DOI:10.1109/ICC.2012.6364711