Regulating energy capture in hydraulic systems: A damping orifice integrated piezoelectric harvester

Key Points

• Energy capture efficiency improved significantly with the integrated piezoelectric harvester, enhancing system performance.
• Peak energy output reached 150 joules during peak flow—demonstrating the harvester's effectiveness in hydraulic systems.
• Assessment of hydraulic systems using a damping orifice and piezoelectric harvester highlights new avenues for energy management.
• Improved energy capture methods may enable more sustainable hydraulic systems, but real-world applications are yet to be fully explored.