Function of Engineering

Technologist in Society

WHO IS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST ?

specialist dedicated to the development, design, and
implementation of engineering and technology
Research:
seeks new principles and processes using mathematical
and scientific concepts, and experimental techniques
Development:
apply the results of research to useful purposes.
Inventing model of new electronic circuits

Production:
plant layout and equipment selection, with
consideration of human and economic factors
He choose processes and tools, integrates the flow of
the materials and components, provides for testing
and inspection.
Operation:
Control machines ,plants and organization providing
power, transportation and communication
determines procedure and supervises personnel to
obtain reliable and economic operation of complex
related problems

Managements and other functions:

Analyse customers requirements, recommend units
to satisfy needs economically, and resolve related
problems

LAR ROADWAYS

Application:
Solar Roadways-The future transport system

WHAT IS SOLAR ENERGY?

Solar energy is the light and radiant heat
from the Sun that influences Earth's climate
and weather and sustains life. By using this
energy electricity can be produced with help
of solar technology.
Solar technologies are broadly characterized
as:
Active solar technology
Passive solar technology

PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL:

Photovoltaic cells are used to convert solar

energy
directly
into
electricity
using
semiconductors . This is active type of solar
technology.

WHY SOLAR?
Solar energy is preferable as compared to another
energy sources due to following reasons:

Reduced Dependence on Fossil Fuels

Environment friendly
Matching Peak Time Output with Peak Time Demand
Modularity and Scalability
Flexible Locations

WHAT DOES SOLAR ROADWAY MEAN?

A solar roadway is a road surface that generates
electricity by solar power photovoltaic cells
embedded below a tough transparent surface
which provides sufficient traction.

ROAD SURFACE LAYER/GLASS LAYER

Translucent and high-strength, it is rough enough to

provide sufficient traction, yet still passes sunlight through
to the solar collector cells embedded within, along with
LEDs and a heating element.

ELECTRONICS LAYER:

It contains photovoltaic cells which absorbs solar

energy. It also contains a microprocessor board with
support circuitry for sensing loads on the surface and
controlling a heating element with a view to reducing
or eliminating snow.

BASE PLATE LAYER:

While the electronics layer collects energy from the
sun, it is the base plate layer that distributes that
power as well as data signals (phone, TV, internet,
etc.) down the line to all homes and businesses
connected to the solar roadway. It needs to be
weatherproof to protect the electronics layer above it.

ADVANTAGES OF SOLAR ROADWAY:

Renewability
Life-span
Initial Cost
Road Illumination
Intelligent Highway system
Military and rescue assistance

DISADVANTAGES OF SOLAR
ROADWAY:
Maintenance costs
Seasonal efficiency
Needs a town planning

ILLUMINATED ROADS:

Many people driving their vehicle at night cannot

see the road ahead due to oncoming headlights or
rain.
The Solar Roadways will have LEDs which will
illuminate the lanes.
Thus the rate of accidents will be reduced and
illumination of roads will add to the aesthetics of the
city.

INTELLIGENT HIGHWAY:
The LEDs can be programmed to show the instructions such as - SLOW,
STOP, GO, SPEED LIMIT, etc.
The LEDS can also be programmed to warn drivers of an animal on the
road, an accident, or construction work.

ON-THE-GO CHARGING:
With induction plating embedded inside these roads,
electric cars can be recharged while in motion on top of
these roads. This would reduce the costs and the timeinconvenience of waiting at a charging station.

Induction plating

Glass panel

SNOW
/
ICE
MANAGEMENT:

Snow seems to be enjoyable when we were kids. But the problem

arises when we grow up and drive. It makes driving dangerous.
When it comes to asphalt roads they get damaged when this snow is
melted and increases the maintenance cost. Budgets are also heavily
taxed for snow removal.
A Solar Roadway changes all of that. The roads heat themselves with
their inbuilt heating elements and melt away all the snow.

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LOOK ON THE FUTURE:

CONCLUSION:
For roughly the same cost of the current systems
(asphalt roads and fossil fuel burning electricity
generation plants), the Solar Roadways can be
implemented.
No more Global Warming.
Safer driving conditions.
Far less pollution.
A decentralized, self-healing, secure power grid.
No more dependency on foreign oil.

Thank
You