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Marek Borowiec


Recent publications
1.  Borowiec M., Bocheński M., Drzymała B., Ostrowski M., Analysis of an energy harvesting system with kinematic excitation and step change of elastic force with hysteresis, Advances in Science and Technology Research Journal, ISSN: 2299-8624, DOI: 10.12913/22998624/213964, Vol.20, No.3, pp.512-524, 2026

Abstract:
The efficiency of vibration-based energy harvesters is often constrained by low vibration amplitudes and limited responsiveness beyond the resonant frequency. To overcome these limitations, mechanical amplifiers and spring bumpers can be employed to enhance excitation amplitude and magnet velocity within a compact device. This study presents a nonlinear oscillator supported on pre-compressed coil springs with high-stiffness bumpers acting as motion limiters. The resulting collision effects and friction introduce hysteresis, significantly influencing the system’s dynamic response. An electromagnetic model with position-dependent inductance is developed, and the identified system parameters enable numerical analysis of energy recovery and dynamic behaviour. Selected numerical predictions are compared with experimental observations, demonstrating the model’s effectiveness.

Keywords:
energy harvesting, nonlinear electromagnetic circuit, electromechanical systems, electromagnetic transduction, hysteresis phenomena, broadband response

Affiliations:
Borowiec M. - other affiliation
Bocheński M. - Lublin University of Technology (PL)
Drzymała B. - other affiliation
Ostrowski M. - IPPT PAN

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