ELECTRICITY GENERATING SHOCK ABSORBER

Presented

By
 
SAGAR KUMAR SAHU
(17L31A03A9)
Under the Guidance of
Dr. K. S.Raghuram
(Technical Seminar Co-ordinator)
 
 

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology(A)
Beside VSEZ, Duvvada, Visakhapatnam – 530046
2020
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 ABSTRACT
Road vehicles can expend a significant amount of energy in undesirable vertical
motions that are induced by road bumps, and much of that is dissipated in
conventional shock absorbers as they dampen the vertical motions.
An electromagnetic linear generator and regenerative electromagnetic shock
absorber is disclosed which converts variable frequency, repetitive intermittent
linear displacement motion to useful electrical power.
The innovative device provides for superposition of radial components of the
magnetic flux density from a plurality of adjacent magnets to produce a
maximum average radial magnetic flux density within a coil winding array. Due
to the vector superposition of the magnetic fields and magnetic flux from a
plurality of magnets, a nearly four-fold increase in magnetic flux density is
achieved over conventional electromagnetic generator designs with a potential
sixteen-fold increase in power generating capacity.
Keywords: energy loss , hydraulic regenerative suspension , regeneration energy

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 INTRODUCTION
• We have been carrying out a proof-of-concept study to evaluate the
feasibility of obtaining significant energy savings by using optimized
regenerative magnetic shock absorber in vehicles. In addition to other
potential applications, the use of such shock absorbers might allow for
improved energy efficiency in electrical vehicles through the conversion of
otherwise parasitic mechanical power losses into stored electrical energy,
thereby leading to longer distances between battery recharges.
• We recently carried out two experiments that validated a simplified eddy
current damping model which, together with a “road bump” model
(discussed further below), has been used to estimate the average
power/energy recovery that might accrue for a 2500 lb automobile
travelling on a “typical” road in the United States. The estimates are
summarized in Table 1, and suggest that with a set of optimized
regenerative shock absorbers, the average vehicle on the average road
driving at 45 mph might be able to recover up to 70% of the power that is
needed for such a vehicle to travel on a smooth

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 INTRODUCTION
• A conventional automotive shock absorber dampens suspension movement
to produce a controlled action that keeps the tire firmly on the road. This is
done by converting the kinetic energy into heat energy, which is then
absorbed by the shock’s oil.
• The Power-Generating Shock Absorber (PGSA) converts this kinetic
energy into electricity instead of heat through the use of a Linear Motion
Electromagnetic System (LMES). The LMES uses a dense permanent
magnet stack embedded in the main piston, a switchable series of stator
coil windings, a rectifier, and an electronic control system to manage the
varying electrical output and dampening load.

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 INTRODUCTION
• The bottom shaft of the PGSA mounts to the moving suspension member
and forces the magnet stack to reciprocate within the annular array of stator
windings, producing alternating current electricity. That electricity is then
converted into direct current through a full-wave rectifier and stored in the
vehicle’s batteries.
• The electricity generated by each PGSA can then be combined with
electricity from other power generation systems (e.g. regenerative braking)
and stored in the vehicle’s batteries. In turn, the electrical power can be
used to recharge batteries or other efficient energy storage devices (e.g.,
flywheels) rather than be dissipated

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 LITREATURE REVIEW
• Zhongjie Li, Lei Zuo*, JianKuang, and George Luhrs, This paper
deal with energy-harvesting shock absorber is able to recover the
energy otherwise dissipated in the suspension vibration while
simultaneously suppress the vibration induced by road roughness. It
can work as a controllable damper as well as an energy generator.
The key component is a unique motion mechanism, which we called
“mechanical motion rectifier (MMR)”, to convert the oscillatory
vibration into unidirectional rotation of the generator. Shock
absorbers are a critical part of a suspension system, connecting the
vehicle to its wheels. The need for dampers arises because of the roll
and pitches associated with vehicle and from the roughness of roads.
Thus focuses on to develop new correlated methodologies that will
allow engineers to design components of shock absorbers by using
FEM based tools.
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 LITREATURE REVIEW
• Bhoite R. et.all Regenerative braking systems become increasingly
popular, recovering energy that would otherwise be lost through
braking. The system was designed in SOLIDWORKS. When used in
an electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle the electricity generated
by the shock absorber can be diverted to its power train to increase
battery life. Analysis was performed in CFD and values are
determined. Rack–pinion mechanism scheme proposed; mechanical
motion rectifier (MMR) to convert the oscillatory vibration into
unidirectional rotation of the generator and this proto type’s
regenerative efficiency was more than 60% at high frequency
excitation, which was much better than previous one. Two over
running clutches and a planet gear mechanism to drive a generator,
which can realize the similar function. The rotary energy harvesting
absorbers translate the up and down suspension vibration into the bi-
directional oscillation of the electrical generation and produce
electricity.
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CONCLUSIONS & FUTURE SCOPE OF WORK

• CONCLUSIONS:
• Conventionally, the vibration energy of vehicle suspension is dissipated as
heat by shock absorber, which wastes a considerable number of resources.
Power Generating Shock Absorber brings hope for recycling the wasted
energy. All types of Power Generating Shock Absorber, especially
electromagnetic suspension, and their properties are reviewed in this
seminar. From the perspective of comprehensive performance including
vibration control ability, regenerative efficiency and application reliability,
the configuration of hydraulic transmission and self-powered MR damper
shows the best attraction. With improvement of technology, Power
Generating Shock Absorber may become one of promising trends of
vehicle industry.

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• FUTURE SCOPE OF WORK :

• LMES technology is already finding its place in ocean power

generating systems.
• Its introduction into the automotive world is the next logical
step.
• This technology can be applied to any type of vehicle that
employs movable suspension technology and uses electricity
in some form as its fuel.

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8. Zhongjie Li, Lei Zuo*, JianKuang, and George Luhrs, Department of Mechanical
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11794

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Thank You

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