OPTIMIZATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM A SPEED BUMP

Abstract

The most basic requirement for all living things in the cosmos to survive is energy. In our rapidly changing world, where traditional energy sources are running out and population is growing daily, everything that occurs in the immediate vicinity is a manifestation of energy flow in one of its forms. In a few years, the energy crisis was brought on by the over usage of energy. As a result, in order to solve this issue, we must use methods for making the best use of conventional sources of energy saving. Due to its sustainability, renewability, and accessibility, renewable energy sources are becoming more and more popular these days. The world over, using the kinetic energy of cars going over speed bumps is one of the most cost effective and environmentally beneficial ways to generate electricity. Pollution-free energy recovery system design has grown in importance among researchers. Speed Bump Power Generator (SBPG) is one of several proposed systems that uses traffic movements on streets, boulevards, and highways to generate electricity. An SBPG system translates vertically as a vehicle passes over it. As a result, kinetic energy is created and converted into electrical power. Various SBPG system types are covered in this study. The rack-and-pinion system is the subject of an experimental examination. The results indicate that when an 20 kg mass is added to the SBPG system under consideration, electrical power up to 0.014 W is created. The results’ extrapolation indicates that different cars with varying masses can generate powers of about 106.033 kW as they go over the bumps. This feat may be utilized to charge the accumulator, which can power the traffic lights. The generator runs for 1.01 hours to charge the accumulator’s 6 Ah capacity.