Electro-Kinetic Road Ramp

Group :8

GUIDE: ANOOB.G.B Lecturer, Dept of Electrical and Electronics Engg. PAACET

Group Members
EBIN RAJ. S. S PRANAV .V. NAIR RIJIN.R SUNEESH. P. A VINEETH. S

Free energy

Green energy

Electro-Kinetic Road Ramp

Drive over the 'Electro-Kinetic Road Ramp' and generate speed bump electricity!

What is the project about?

When vehicles pass onto a flexible ramp, the weight that the vehicle exerts on it will trigger a special designed mechanism, which is connected to an electricity generator. The weight will then be passed along to set of cog in motion through a transmission system with cam and gears, and finally rotates the rotor of the generator to create electricity. The energy will either be stored in a battery or available for immediate consumption.

Electro-Kinetic Road Ramp

Goal of this Project

Not only replays the role of regular speed breaker but also generates electricity. The weight of moving vehicles can be utilized. The device is designed to have minimum discomfort on the drivers and passengers. The electricity generated can be used for street and traffic lighting.

Electro-Kinetic Road Ramp

Connecting rod Cam Generator

Battery

Electro-Kinetic Road Ramp

Scope of this Project

Powering street and traffic lights. Sufficient to support regular energy consumption of LED traffic lights. Serves the function of a speed breaker. Gridding multiple units ensures continuos operation. Storage of energy makes to power the street light in night.

Compared to solar energy

Not depends on climate changes Solar panels require large area for installation to acheive a good level of efficiency.

Compared to wind power

Cheaper Takes up less space

RAMP
It is the top part of the device Converts weight of vehicle into linear motion Made with Iron and Wood

1.Vehicle entering

2.Vehicle leaving

Conversion of linear to rotational

Slider-crank mechanism

With Worth Quick Return Mechanism

W O R K I N G M O D E L

DROPPED

WHY CAM?

NO RETURN FORCE NO QUICK RETURN EASY CONSTRUCTION NO STORAGE OF ENERGY ECONOMICAL RUGGED

Gears

Transmits motion No slippage Usage of unequal sized gears

Gear ratio: N=Speed Z=No of teeth

1 2

2 1

Convertion to 360 degree

Ratchet wheel One way clutch

RATCHET WHEEL MACHANISM

Device that allows continuous linear or rotary motion in only one direction while preventing motion in the opposite direction Simple construction

Fly wheel
Rotating mechanical device that is used to store rotational energy. Has significant moment of inertia. The amount of energy stored in a flywheel is proportional to the square of its rotational speed. Provide continuous energy when the energy source is not continuous = 2 2 = 2 2
1 1

I=moment of inertia w=angular velocity m=mass of fly wheel r=radius of flywheel

10 Kg

Generator

AC generator With electromagnets 12V is given to the field Rated rpm 1000 0.84KVA

Damaged wile welding

Maruthi Alternator

An alternator is an electromechanical device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current Initially it draws current from the battery When rotation reaches rated it generate 12 v ac

It consists of a bridge rectifier and

voltage regulator Charging of battery starts Regulator is used for making the output voltage constant by controlling the field current

The brushes in an alternator carry only excitation current Three-phase winding is used to provide direct current with low ripple The field windings are initially supplied power from the battery

Bridge rectifier
Consists of 6 diodes Converts 3 phase ac to dc It is polarity sensitive

Battery
12V, 9Ah Maintenance free Good for rapid charging and discharging

ADVANTAGES
This is a cheaper means of power generation. Space requirement is very less. This system does not depend on any climatic changes like rain for hydel power generation As this system does not use any fuel this is a non polluting system. User friendly system.

ITEM

COST 700 1000 2500 260

Cost estimation

ANGLE IRON MS FLAT IRON AND PIPE HINJE

PAINT
ALTERNATOR BATTERY TRANSPORTATION LABOUR WOOD BOLT AND NUT WELDING LATH OTHERS TOTAL

320
3000 1600 1500 2100 1600 150 900 200 1170 17000

After doing this project we found that :

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Placing bearings: reduce friction Stronger shaft: allows handle more weight Use of gears: makes rotation more efficient Proper generator: makes enough voltage at rated rpm Wobbling: harder metal should be used No need of 40Ah generator: connected load will be less

The above mentioned things improves the overall efficiency of the machine.

Difficulties faced
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Where to start Lack of previous model Dimensioning the outer frame Height of ramp Choosing the metal Design of shaft Placement of proper bearing Design of fly wheel Lack of proper gear Lack of proper tools(files, spanners, chisel, punches) Lack of required generator in the market Welding smoke Selection of generator Coupling the generator Cutting the chain Transportation

SKILLS LEARNED AND USED

i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix.

WELDING ASSEM LING AND DEASSEMBLING AN ALTORNATOR CHAIN CUTTING AND BRAKING METAL DRILLING METAL CUTTING PAINTING WIRING FILING AND CHIESLING BARGAINING

Dependencies and Resources

Shops visited

1. Rajan engineering works, jagathy 2. Bajaj classic workshop, panavila 3. New cycle and motor co., over bridge 4. Mani cycle shop, manacadu 5. Shops in power house road and chalai (generator, metal) 6. Wood cutting: killipalam,kannetumukku 7. Plywood: killipalam 8. Hard ware shops: pujapura, killipalan,chalai 9. Paint: pujapura 10. Lath: chalai, panavila, kannetumukku, punaloor 11. Battery: panavila

Conclusion
This road ramp system is a desirable choice for power harvesting. This device can be installed in traffic zones where vehicles are required to reduce speed. The system can transfer the kinetic energy of the car which originally would have been wasted, to electric energy. But we found some problems after doing and testing this device. If we rectify that too, this project will become a great success.

THANK YOU
For every one who helped us for making this happen. Asst.Pro. Bipin raj V S Lect.Anoop G B Dr.Manoj, Mech HOD Roni, Mech. lab assistant. Elect. Lab assistants Workshop lab assistants