Foot pedal power generator Using E-Waste

Submitted by:Arshad javed ECE 8th SEM

Index
Introduction
Back ground Needed of E Waste Technology used Operation and working Advantages & future Aspects

Conclusion

Introduction:1. This project is about a mechanical energy harvester using BUMPING STEPS to generate a voltage while walking on them and to charge and POWER led based Lamp for pathways. The main reason of going for mechanical energy harvesting i.e., energy production from physical movements is as an alternative to conventional energy sources. There is no need for additional effort except to walk on the spring loaded steps.

Industry seduces with gadgets and utilities that can lead to a more convenient, flexible and independent life.

The production of electric and electronic equipment is a fast-growing industry.

Recent digital equipment has a life-cycle of only a few years; frequently, even less. E-waste differs from the normal municipal waste stream. Its volume is expected to increase by at least 3-5% per annum, a rate nearly three times faster than the municipal waste streams general growth.

Needed of E-Waste: Energy is the motive power and is required in every aspect for a country to develop. Energy forms the foundation for all industrial, agricultural development and daily day to day activities. These conventional and natural sources of energy are not sufficient to meet ever increasing demand.

TECHNOLOGY USED:-

Non conventional sources of energy is neither based on fossil fuel nor splitting of atoms. Alternative non conventional sources of energy are solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, hydrogen energy and bio fuel. These sources are clean and do not have any damaging affect on environment.

Principle : The main principle of operation of BUMPING STEPS is, as people walk over spring loaded bumping steps, a small cam is operated and in turn the generators Induces a voltage which is stored in the battery. The main principle used in the Foot Pedal power generator operation and working is mechanical energy harvesting. Energy can be generated just by walking thus reducing the stress and problems of energy crisis.

Operation

This model has been designed in three segments. On the first floor the dc generators have been calibrated. To the generators long shafts are mounted. Beneath this shaft a layer of springs are welded. On the second floor another layer of springs are placed. On the top floor the knobs, which are pressed are fabricated. These knobs are welded to the shaft of the generators. The energy produced is saved in the batteries, which is used for led light

BLOCK DIAGRAM : -

There are three slabs/floors in foot pedal project. All the generators are calibrated on this base along with the shafts .The springs & knobs are welded and placed accordingly. The other two slabs main objective is for Maintaining balance and generator action.

Future aspect:If such devices are embedded in places where there is continuous human traffic such as city malls , city footpaths, railway platforms etc energy generated from this devices can used for domestic purpose . Parking lots.

Bus stops.
Disco and public places

Conclusion:Hence we conclude over project by generating electricity. Very economic/low cost. Minimal maintenance. Pollution free. Provides solution for energy crisis and e-waste disposal.