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FlowVolt Charge

​Thank you for scanning! Discover FlowVolt Charge -- a smart micro-energy harvester that captures power from air and fluid motion.

Introduction:

The Self-adjusting Rotating Airfoil Piezoelectric Energy Harvester for Fluid-Flow Applications

FlowVolt Charge is an innovative energy harvesting system designed to convert fluid motion into electricity using a self-adjusting rotating airfoil. The system uses piezoelectric and electromagnetic principles to generate energy from oscillations induced by fluid flow -- offering a sustainable and low-maintenance power source for smart technologies and remote monitoring systems.

Inventors:

Asan Gani bin Abdul Muthalif,
Muhammad Hafizh,
Jamil Renno,
Mohammad Roshun Paurobally,

Main Features

  • Self-adjusting rotating airfoil mechanism to optimize energy capture.
  • Dual-mode generation: piezoelectric and electromagnetic energy conversion.
  • Low maintenance and ideal for off-grid deployment.
  • Modular and scalable system architecture.
  • Effective in low-speed and variable fluid flow environments.

Strategic Opportunities

  • Supports IoT devices in remote locations without batteries.
  • Applicable to smart cities, structural health monitoring, and industrial automation.
  • Enhances sustainability in oil & gas and aerospace environments.
  • Perfect for environmental sensors and marine monitoring systems.

Value Proposition

  • Enables long-term, maintenance-free energy supply for edge devices.
  • Reduces dependence on grid or battery-based systems.
  • Compact, adaptive, and efficient for challenging environments.

Visual Elements

Diagram of FlowVolt Charge structure FlowVolt Charge technical illustration FlowVolt Charge system diagram FlowVolt Charge component

More Information and Publications

1. M.Hafizh, Asan Muthalif*, J.Renno, M.R.Paurobally, M.S.M.Ali (2023), 'Vortex-Induced Vibration-Based Self-Tunable Airfoil-Shaped Piezoelectric Energy Harvester for Remote Sensing Applications in Water', Ocean Engineering, V269 (1), 113467
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2022.113467
2. M.Hafizh, Asan Muthalif*, J.Renno, M.R.Paurobally, I.Bahadur, H.Ouakad, M.S.M Ali (2023), 'Vortex induced vibration energy harvesting using magnetically coupled broadband circular-array piezoelectric patch: modelling, parametric study, and experiments', Energy Conversion and Management, V276, 116559,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116559
3. Asan G.A Muthalif*, Muhammad Hafizh, Jamil Renno, M.R Paurobally (2022), 'A hybrid piezoelectric-electromagnetic energy harvester from vortex-induced vibrations in fluid-flow; the influence of boundary condition in tuning the harvester', Energy Conversion and Management
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.115371
4. Asan G.A Muthalif*, Muhammad Hafizh, Jamil Renno, M.R Paurobally (2021), 'An Enhanced Hybrid Piezoelectric-Electromagnetic Energy Harvester Using Dual-Mass System for Vortex-Induced Vibration', Journal of Vibration and Control,
https://doi.org/10.1177/10775463211041875

Invitation to Collaborate

We invite collaborators and investors to join us in scaling FlowVolt Charge for the next generation of sustainable power solutions. This patented technology is ready for integration into smart infrastructures and industrial environments.

Connect With Us

  • Innovation Office: QU Innovation Office
  • Phone: +974-4403-7197
  • Email: QU.IP@qu.edu.qa
  • Learn More: Patent Filed -- US20240242261A1
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