POWER GENERATION

FROM SPEED BREAKER

By
Nitesh R
(4PS08ME043)
Introduction
Very new and innovative concept
Non Conventional Energy Source.
This Makes Use Of WASTED OF ENERGY TO
generate ELECTRCAL ENERGY.
 CONDITION FOR
GENERATING ELECTRICITY
FROM SPEED BREAKER
Storage Of electricity Generated From The
movement Of traffic .
Continuous Flow Of traffic.
COMPONENT
Return Spring
Bearing
Rack & pinion
Sprocket
Chain drive
gear wheel
Shaft
Generator
Battery
BASIC PRINCIPLE:
Simple energy conversion from Mechanical to
Electrical.
To generate electricity using the vehicle
weight (potential energy) as input
Possible using 3 different mechanisms:
I. Crank-shaft mechanism
II. Roller mechanism
III. Rack- Pinion mechanism
 Why Rack- Pinion mechanism??

Crank-shafts are required to be mounted on

bearings which creates balancing problem
leading to mechanical vibrations which in
turn damage the bearings.
Secondly as bearings are of sliding type,
any occurrence of variable load( which is bit
obvious in case of vehicles!!) leads to
balancing problem.
 Roller mechanism
Roller mechanism has some different
disadvantages .

Maintenance will be very difficult

Might cause collision.
 Rack & Pinion Mechanism
Converts translatory motion in to rotary motion
High Strength, Resistance to shock loads ,
Less wear and tear.
 HOW TO GENERATE THE
ELECTRICITY FROM SPEED
BREAKER
The shaft of the generator is connected to
the axis of the rolling speed breaker.
When the automobile crosses over the
speed breaker the shaft is rotated.
Hence the rotating shaft of generator
produces electrical energy.
The electrical energy generated is stored
in power unit.
Challenges we faced!!
Selecting suitable generator.
Selection of springs.
Achieving proper balance of speed and
torque.
Advantages and Uses
Low Budget electricity production
Less floor area
No obstruction to traffic
Easy maintenance
Uses: Charging batteries and using them to
light up the streets, etc.
FUTURE SCOPE
Such speed breakers can be designed for
heavy vehicles, thus increasing input torque
and ultimately output of generator.
More suitable and compact mechanisms to
enhance efficiency.
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YOU