GREEN CYCLE A Solar Driven Cycle

Presented by:- Amandeep Singh (08ME312) Meenakshi Singh (08ME341) Abhishek Thakur (08ME304) Aman Narwal (08ME309)

INTRODUCTION

Solar bicycle also known as solar e-bike is an electric bicycle with an electric motor which is driven by the use of power from the battery which is being charged using solar energy by solar panels. Photovoltaic (PV) cells contained in solar panels convert the sun's energy directly into electric energy are used. It also uses a dynamo to charge the battery of the vehicle. They can travel up to 15 to 20 miles per hour (24 to 32 km/h).

Working Principle
The Solar Bike will work on the principle of The Photovoltaic Effect The bicycle will consists of a battery which will be charged by the solar panels. Another source of charging the battery is the use of a dynamo in case of cloudy, rainy days and during night time.

Literature Review
The Photovoltaic Effect

The photovoltaic effect is the basic physical process through which a PV cell converts sunlight into electricity. Sunlight is composed of photons--packets of solar energy. These photons contain different amounts of energy that correspond to the different wavelengths of the solar spectrum. When photons strike a PV cell, they may be reflected or absorbed, or they may pass right through. The absorbed photons generate electricity. The energy of a photon is transferred to an electron in an atom of the semiconductor device. With its newfound energy, the electron is able to escape from its normal position associated with a single atom in the semiconductor to become part of the current in an electrical circuit. Special electrical properties of the PV cell a built-in electric field provide the voltage needed to drive the current through an external load.
The Photovoltaic Effect Introduction. Photovoltaics.sandia.gov

Hub Dynamo

The dynamo uses rotating coils of wire and magnetic fields to convert mechanical rotation into a pulsing direct electric current through Faraday's law of induction. A dynamo machine consists of a stationary structure, called the stator, which provides a constant magnetic field, and a set of rotating windings called the armature which turn within that field. The motion of the wire within the magnetic field causes the field to push on the electrons in the metal, creating an electric current in the wire.

Journal of the Franklin Institute Volume 122, Issue 2, August 1886, Pages 144-145

Project Description
Components Required:

Bicycle Motor Battery Battery Charger Solar Panels Dynamometer

Three Mode Biking Options

Only pedal power Pedal assists electric power All electric power (no pedal options)

Properties:

It will be highly efficient with respect to power consumption. Eco friendly. The product is simple in design and user friendly. Smart cycle also fulfills the comforts and safety requirements. Noise free vehicle. Also uses the mechanical energy which we produce at the time of pedaling. It can be electrically charged as well.

Different Areas Of Work

Feasibility & Availability Design Purchasing Fabrication Testing

Working Schedule
S.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. Work
Feasibility & Availability Design Purchasing Fabrication

Duration Mid Sep.2011 to Oct. 2011 Oct.2011 to Dec.2011 Jan.2012 Jan. 2012 to March 2012 April 2012

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Testing

Application And Uses:

The product is easily being used for transportation puposes even at a cheaper rate. As it is a bicycle therefore it also works manually using pedals hence helps in exercises The smart cycle also includes a electric motor which can also be used to perform different electric work such as to run washing machine, mixer grinder etc.

Conclusion
It is an attempt by us to make developing India aware about the other non conventional ways of utilizing the renewable energy in our day to day life. We also want to represent INDIA shoulder to shoulder with the other developed/developing nations of the world and to test the technology on the biggest possible platform.

It is indeed a small drop in ocean to decrease the global warming.