ELECTRICAL POWER

GENERATION USING FOOTSTEP

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PRESENTED BY,
ASHA A
S-7,EEE
REG:-11021339

GUIDED BY,
RAKHI GOPINATH
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
EEE DEPARTMENT

OBJECTIVES
To demonstrate a technology that
harness energy from human footstep.

To analyze different methods that can be
used to convert footstep energy to
electricity.
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CONTENT
Introduction
Methods of footstep electricity generation
Block diagram
Applications
Conclusion
Bibliography




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INTRODUCTION

The world is running on electricity
The need of power is increasing day by day.
Non-conventional energy is very essential at
this time to our nation.
Walking is the most common activity in day to
day life.
This energy can be tapped and converted in the
usable form such as in electrical form.
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METHODS OF GENERATION
Footstep Electric Converter
Device (FSEC)
Using PAVEGEN
Footwear embedded harvesters
Using piezoelectric method
Using gear arrangement

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FOOTSTEP ELECTRIC
CONVERTER DEVICE (FSEC)
This device, if embedded in the footpath, can
convert foot impact energy into electrical form.

The downward movement of the plate results in
rotation of the shaft of an electrical alternator,
fitted in the device, to produce electrical energy

The generated energy can be stored in a lead acid
battery.

The electricity generated from these devices can be
used for street lights.

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Fig. 1
FSEC

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Fig. 2: Operation of Foot Step Electric Converter
(b) Before applying weight (No light)
(a) After applying weight (Bulb lights up)
Energy storage
The power generated by the foot step generator can be stored
in an energy storing device.

The output of the generator was fed to a 12 V lead acid battery,
through an ac-dc converter bridge.

Initially, the battery was completely discharged. Then, the
FSEC was operated by applying foot load and energy was
stored in the battery.

Commonly used is lead acid battery.

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Fig. 4: Storing Device for Foot Step Electric Energy

(a) Bulb on (after charging battery)
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(b) Bulb off (before charging battery)
Fig. 6.: Multi Unit FSEC Platform
The platform in Fig.6 is provided castor wheels,
and can be placed at any public place where there is
continuous movement of people.

This unit is designed for persons weighing 50 Kg
and above.

The unit is fitted with two 12 V, 26 Amp lead acid
batteries for storing the output energy from this unit.

Also, an inverter is provided to convert 12 V DC
from battery to 230 V AC supply for general use.
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Experiment

When a person walks over to the platform, the reading on the
energy meter was observed to be incremented by 3-5 J per step,
depending on the weight of the person.

As millions of people are on the move in cities, significant amount
of electricity can be generated by installing these devices at places
where the public walk through.
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Observations inferred from the above
experiment
FOOTSTEP ELECTRICITY
GENERATION USING PAVEGEN

Paving slabs that convert energy from people's footsteps into electricity
The recycled rubber "Pavement" paving slabs harvest kinetic energy from the impact of
people stepping on them and instantly deliver tiny bursts of electricity to nearby appliances.
The slabs can also store energy for up to three days in an on battery, according to its
creator.

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A VIRTUAL DEMO OF PAVEGEN
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FOOTWEAR EMBEDDED
HARVESTERS.

This works as follows: droplets of liquid
are placed between electrodes coated in
dielectric film.
Both droplets and electrodes are
connected to an external electrical
circuit.
A tube of a millimeter wide and four
millimeters long would contain the
electrodes and droplets. In total the
device would take up 40cm2 which can
be incorporated in the sole of the shoe.
Each foot would generate up to 10W,
which is enough to charge a phone or a
laptop.

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Power generating shoe
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USING PIEZOELECTRIC
METHOD
Piezoelectric Effect
Block diagram of footstep electricity
generation using piezoelectric method
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Advantages
Reliable, Economical, Eco-friendly
Compact
Highly sensitive
No moving parts long service life
Disadvantages
Output is very small
Number of crystals should be high to get
sufficient output.
The crystals have to be replaced after 5
years

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USING GEAR ARRANGEMENT
Rack and pinion
arrangement
Chain sprocket
Flywheel
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Schematic representation of footstep
electricity generation using gear arrangement
APPLICATIONS

Key applications include :-
powering street lighting,
Displays
Speakers and alarms.
Charging batteries
Signage and advertisements.
In railway station
In bus station.
In Airports
Electric escalators
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CONCLUSION
This paper presents an adaptive approach to harvesting electrical energy
from footsteps.
Different methodologies for generation of electricity by walking is
reviewed and analyzed.
Very much relevant and important for highly populated countries like
India and China.
. video.mp4
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
www.ieee.org
www.wikipedia.com
http://www.livescience.com/4572-crowd-farm-converts-
footsteps-electricity.html
www.barc.gov.in
web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2007/crowdfarm



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QUESTIONS ???