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Problem with device (sound to electrical energy)

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Hyper6372

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Jan 1, 2025
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I need help with my device, I have built the device though it is not working. Below I have piezoelectric disks, AC to DC converter (full bridge rectifier) and a DC - DC boost convortor and the output is a light bulb, what is the issue ? Here are the links to the items: Dasiter 5pcs AC-DC Converter AC... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BK7MKK1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share, Legrand-Pass & Seymour 8052CC10... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BPEDZC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share, Cheerock Pack of 20 Piezo Disc,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY6P3X89?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share, MakerFocus DC to DC Boost... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2K62W2S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
 
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I'd say your problem starts with unrealistic expectations.
 
It's hard to make a statement strongly enough to light a light bulb.
How much sound energy are you starting with? (Even before considering the % efficiency of your sound energy to electric energy conversion.)
 
The piezoelectric effect produces voltage, but not much current. Light bulbs need a lot of current and not much voltage. It's not a good match.

Look at piezoelectric spark igniters. They produce thousands of volts at milliamp currents.

Using an audio speaker would be a better match to capture sound energy.
 
Energy 'density' of sound is very low. 94 dB is quite loud and is a flux of 1W /m2, and your microphone/loudspeaker is not very efficient.
 
Just for scale:

A single piezo element produces voltage of a few milli-Volts and power of a few milli-Watts.

If we assume 5 mV, then you'd need a thousand elements in series to get a 5 Volt input to the rectifier.

Those thousand elements might generate a Watt.

So, 10 strings of a thousand elements might get you 10 Watts, maybe enough for a small lightbulb.

Good luck!
 
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