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Abstract.
Electricity is a basic part of nature and it is one of the most widely used forms of
energy across the globe. Fossil fuels pollute the environment. Nuclear energy
requires careful handling of both raw as well as waste material. Therefore, the focus
now is shifting more and more towards the renewable sources of energy, which are
essential and non-polluting. Energy conservation and conversion are the cheapest
new sources of energy. This work includes how to utilize the energy which is wasted
when the vehicles passes over a speed breaker. Lots of energy is generated when
vehicle passes over it. We can tap the energy generated and produce power by using
the speed breaker as power generating unit and installing a rack and pinion
mechanism. The vertical force of the moving vehicles will cause the action of rack
and pinion mechanism. Then, using a set of gear the produced will be transferred
to the generator and power will be generated with its rotation. The energy we save
during the day light can be used in the night time for lighting street lights. Such a
set-up can be placed independently across city lanes, or along tolls on highways
and other inter-city roads, or coupled with speed breakers anywhere in the world.
The electricity generated from such a machine can be used to light up street lights,
traffic signals etc. In case of busy streets and densely populated areas, it can also
be used store energy or charge automobile batteries etc.
Keywords: Generator, Environment, Rack and pinion mechanism
1.Introduction
“Power Bump” is a child of the imaginations, of three fourth year engineers, and their academic
capability. A machine made with the vision and intention to aid the human race in its own way,
by taking in its input from vehicles that are almost unaffected by its presence and converting
it into electricity. But, given the fact that we are living in the 21st century, it would’t be fruitful
to further discuss this innovation without knowing the answers to three very important
questions. Mohamad Ramadan et al, [1] designed the energy recovery system to make the
pollution free environment as its goal. And they proposed Speed Bump Power Generator
(SBPG) system. By utilization the movement of vehicles, this system produces the electricity.
Here, the kinematic energy is converted into electricity energy. In the experimental analysis
rack and pinion is used and the results shows that the 80 kg of mass on the bump producing
45W of electricity by using the SBPG system. Mohammadreza Gholikhani et al, [2] studied two
types of energy sources that is Solar and kinetic energy. Prototype model of electromagnetic
speed bump energy harvester (ESE) was developed to harvest kinetic energy from passing
vehicles. Passing vehicles generates deflection in the energy harvester and it trigger the
embedded generator. ESE of the experimental results shows the average power of 3.21 mW.
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This ESE was modeled by using different materials like steel, aluminum or heavy-duty rubber
and the bottom were given steel or aluminum properties. Aditya Sinha et al, [3] analyzed the
power generation from bump, here installed the speed breakers in the aim of producing
electrical power using weight and momentum of vehicle passing on it. And it Conserve the
wasted energy. The strut introduced in the in the design to restore the bump to its original
position. Slider crank mechanism is used to convert the reciprocating motion to rotary to drive
a gear to transmit power. The result shows the 64.25W of energy is generated by 27.54
passenger car unit (PCU) per min. Speed breaker designed in the form of versatile and
economical design. Song et al, [4] has proposed a harvesting technology by introducing
piezoelectric energy which installed in a roadway speed bump. Piezoelectric module installed
on actual road with speed bump. High integrated module of 40 piezo-generators was fixed and
installed at the center of the speed bump. Vehicle passed at the speed of 30 km/h and the
module gives an output voltage of 14 Vmax, output current of 45.2 mAmax.
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2. Methodology
A rack is fixed below the upper part of the speed breaker which is in constant mesh with a
pinion. The rotation of pinion activates the rotation of a geartrain which increases the rpm
about 16 times. A dc motor is the last stop of the extracted energy after which it becomes direct
current ,hence the motor will rotate whenever a vehicle passes over the bump and generate
direct current.
2.1 Power Bump
Rack and Pinion mechanism
A rectangular bar consisting of teeth on one side that mesh with a small circular gear is known
as the rack and pinion. A pinion can have teeth that are straight or helical that mesh with those
inclined to the axis of the pinion-shaft. When the pinion moves about a fixed axis, the rack
translates by moving in a straight path
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3. Working principle
Whenever a vehicle passes over the bump, a lot of force is exerted. This can be tapped with a
suitable setup which can convert some mechanical energy in electrical energy efficiently.
This component generates energy by taking weight as the input from the movement of motor
vehicles. Below the bump, a rack is fixed rigidly which is in constant mesh with a pinion. The
pinion is fixed on a shaft with another spur gear with multiple no. of teeth, to increase the rpm.
The motor pinion is in mesh with the bigger spur gear on the adjacent shaft to further increase
the rpm at the motor pinion.
3.1Spur Gear manufacturing
Spur Gears or moderate speed gears are the most widely recognized kind of gears. They are
cylindrical gears with parallel and co-planer shafts. The teeth on such gears are straight and
parallel to the wheel pivot. The benefits of goad gears is their outline, the economy of make and
support, and non-appearance of end push. They force just outspread loads in the direction.
Advantages
1) Higher efficiency of power transmission.
2) Easy to setup due to its compact size.
3) Offers a velocity ratio that is constant.
4) Highly reliable.
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A pillow block is a housing that consists an anti-friction bearing. A bearing with the shaft
mounted in a parallel plane to the surface and perpendicular to the mounting holes is known
as a pillow block. Such a block may contain a bearing with a rolling element such as balls,
cylindrical rollers, spherical rollers, tapered rollers, or metallic or synthetic bushings. The type
of pillow block is defined by the rolling element in it.
The fundamental objective is to safely mount a bearing so as to enable the outer ring to remain
stationary and permitting free rotation of the ring on the inside. The housing and foundations
are coupled together via the holes on the base. Bearing housings are of two kinds i.e., split or
solid type. A two-piece housings wherein the cap and base may be detached is called Split type.
A solid housing only has a single piece. In order to prevent dust and other contaminants from
entering the housing multiple sealing provisions are made. A sealed housing provides a clean
environment for the bearing to move freely without any obstruction from dust particles and
contaminants. Such a seal also helps retain lubrication, thereby increasing performance and
duty cycle. Bearing housings are mostly manufactured using grey cast iron. However, various
other materials can also be used to manufacture the same. These include ductile iron, steel,
stainless steel, and various types of thermoplastics and polyethylene-based plastics. Bearing
elements are most commonly manufactured using 52100 chromium steel alloy, stainless steel,
plastic, or bushing materials such as SAE660 cast bronze, or SAE841 oil impregnated sintered
bronze, or synthetic materials.
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4.DC Motor
A DC motor is a device that converts electrical energy in the form of direct current into
mechanical energy and vice versa. A DC motor consists of a current carrying armature that is
linked to the supply end via brushes and commutator segments. The armature is placed in the
middle of the north and south poles of a permanent or an electromagnet. When current is
supplied to the armature, the electromagnetic effect of the magnets generates mechanical
force. The working of a dc motor is governed by Fleming’s left-hand rule. The Left-hand rule
states that “if a current carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field perpendicularly, then
the conductor experiences a force in the direction mutually perpendicular to both the direction
of field and the current carrying conductor.” Fleming’s rule says that if the index finger, middle
finger and thumb of our left-hand are extended perpendicular to each other, in a way that the
middle finger is in the direction of the current carried by the conductor, the index finger points
in the direction of the magnetic field generated i.e., north to south, the thumb would indicate
the direction of mechanical force generated.
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5. CALCULATIONS
Gear Strength Calculations
Strength of gear tooth, Fs = бb* b* y* Pc
бb = design bending stress
phase width, b = 10m
m = module
y = form factor
circular pitch, Pc = 3.14m
now, y = .154 - .912/64 = 0.13975
Fs = бb* 10m* 0.13975* 3.14m
For both directions
Бb = kbl/n*Kб * б^-1
here kbl = life factor for bending
kbl = 1 for >10^7 (life in no. of cycles)
n = factor of safety
for case hardened steel n = 2
Kб = fillet concentration = 1.2 (for steel case hardened)
Б^-1 = endurance limit = .35 бu + 1200
Бu = ultimate strength
= 600 N/mm^2 for EN8
= 600*9.8 = 5886 Kgf/cm^2
Б^-1 = 0.35*5886+1200 = 3260.1 Kgf/cm^2
= 332.324 N/mm^2
Бb = 0.5*1.2*332.324 = 138.46 N/mm^2
Now Fs = 138.46 *10m*0.13975*3.14m
= 607.89 m^2
Comparing with Ft = 1960 N
1960 = 607.89m^2
This implies that , m = 1.79
Therefore, for ease of manufacturing, m = 2 is widely used.
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Now, the vertical force coming on the rack by the vehicle is, F = m*g
F = 200*9.81 = 1962 N
This force will have a tangential and a radial component acting on the pinion.
Ft = F*Cos (20) = 1843.67 N
Fr = F*Sin (20) = 671.043 N
So, torque on the (rack) pinion will be
= tangential force*radius of the pinion
= 1843.67*.015
= 27.655 Nm
Power is torque multiplied by omega i.e.
34.335 = torque* 2*3.14*(rpm)/60
This implies that rpm = 11.8 ~ 12.
Gear Ratio
Gear Ratio = T2/T1 * T4/T3
= 16/64 * 16/64
= 1/16
Here, T1&T3 = Driver Gears
T2&T4 = Driven Gears
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Torque Losses
Rpm of first shaft is 12
Hence, omega (w) = 2*3.14*(rpm)/60
= 1.25 rad/s
Angular acceleration = omega / time taken
= 1.25/1= 1.25 rad/s^2
Now using two sets of gears having gear ratio of 4, we can achieve a higher rpm at the final
pinion i.e. torque will be reduced by 16 times and rpm will be increased by 16 times , when the
motion reaches the generator.
6.Fabrication process
6.1ARC WELDING
Arc welding is a process used to join two similar or dissimilar metals. This method uses
electrical power to generate adequate heat to dissolve metals. On cooling, the metals get fused
together. The welding power supply is used create a circular segment between the cathode and
the base material to liquefy the metals at the point of welding. Different forms of gases cover
the welding region forming slag around it.
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6.2LATHE OPERATIONS
A machine that holds a workpiece between two rigid supports known as centers or on a face
plate that revolves at high speed is known as a Lathe. The cutting tool is held and supported in
a tool post which is fed against the revolving work. Cutting operations on a lathe are performed
with the cutting tool fed parallel or at a right angle to the work. Tapers and angles can be made
on the workpiece by feeding the tool at an angle relative to the axis of the work.
Turning process is the elimination of metal from the outer diameter of a workpiece. Turning
helps decrease the diameter to a specified dimension. It assists in creating a desirable finish on
the metallic workpiece.
FINAL PRODUCT
The working model as a result of design and fabrication of Power Bump is shown n fig. 7. In
this figure entire fabrication was completed this may be attached in vehicle for power
generation.
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7.Conclusion
Energy generated and power produced by using the speed breaker as power generating unit
and installing a rack and pinion mechanism. The energy we save during the day light can be
used in the night time for lighting street lights. Such a set-up can be placed independently
across city lanes, or along tolls on highways and other inter-city roads, or coupled with speed
breakers anywhere in the world. Final prototype model was fabricated; a maximum output of
3.87 volts was recorded.
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