International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056
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Regenerative Suspension System
Prof.P.B.Magade
1
, Manoj Narute
2
, Suraj Kinhale
3
, Mahesh Kutwal
4
, Yogesh Marakad
5
1,2,3,4,5
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Zeal College of Engineering and Research
Narhe, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract: In India capacity of power consumption is
increased because industrialization and standard of human
life is incrcreased. Now a days vehicle became a basic need
of human hence the production of vehicles as well as
demand of vehicles are increasing. Hence number of vehicles
on road are increased. Therefore accidents are increasing.
One of the best way to minimize the accidents is to install
the speed breakers in front of school, hospital, temple,
railway crossing etc. Due to speed breaker rider maintain
minimum speed and chances of accidents are reduced. Speed
breaker oppose the vehicle and impact force is created in
suspension system. By using impact force power is
generated with the help of dynamo and alternator. The
generated power is used to charge the battery. About 100-
400 watts power is generated with the help of middle size
vehicles like car, taxies etc.
Key words: Speed breakers, Impact Energy ,
Regenerative suspension system, Alternator, Dynamo
and Battery
1. INTRODUCTION
The number of vehicles are travelled on a road. The road
may be rough or smooth. On rough road more vibrations
are created as compare to smooth road. These vibrations
are not used for any purpose and vibrations are wasted.
Vibrations are commonly wasted in forms of thermal
energy.. By using regenerative suspension system 100-400
watts average power is generated with the help of middle
size vehicles. Middle-size passenger vehicle needs 180 to
200 watts power for various processes like fuel ignition
and injection processes. Also the middle size vehicles
requires 250 to 260 watts power for lighting system like
head light, front light, main lamp etc.
The total need of power of middle size vehicles for various
requirement is about 180 to 400 watts. By using
regenerative suspension system it is possible that to
charge the battery of vehicle. Therefore load on the vehicle
engine is reduced and the requirement of fuel is reduced
at certain level. Thus by using regenerative suspension
system charging of battery as well as fuel consumption is
reduced.[5]
2. LITERATURE SURVEY
Larry Weng ,Geoff Walker et.al[1] have researched on
energy storage system for regenerative dynamometers. In
this paper, various types of dynamometers have been
researched. One of those is regenerative dynamometer. In
this mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy
for charging the battery.
Zhang Jin-qiu, PengZhi-zhao et.al[2] studied on energy
conversion system in suspension system. The regenerative
suspension systems have attracted much attention in
recent years for the improvement of vibrating attenuating
performance and reduction of energy dissipation.
Jun Yin ,Xinbo Chen et.al[3] have researched on how to
design and analyze regenerative suspension system. From
this paper we come to know that how to design the
kinematics of this system. To achieve better suspension
performance. The regenerative suspension system should
be controlled in consider of the kinematics and dynamics
of the system. The advantage of regenerative suspension
system is demonstrated by comparison with suspension
performance of passive suspension system. MohdAzman
Abdullah , JazliFirdausJamil et.al[4] have studied and
developed a device to harvest vibrational energy . Based
on the frequency and amplitude of potential vibrations a
device is designed and developed. This device is further
assembled in a passenger vehicle.[4]
3. OBJECTIVES
1. To generate the reciprocating motion as a prime
input.
2. To convert reciprocating motion into rotary motion
by rack and pinion.
3. To magnify the rotary motion using chain drive.
4. To store the kinetic energy using flywheel.
5. To transfer the energy to dynamo and to generate
electricity.
6. To light up the indicator lamps attached to system as
final output.
7. To conserve the vibrational energy which is being
dissipated as heat.
4. DESIGN CALCULATION
The various steps for designing are as follows:
4.1.Nomenclature:
m = Mass of the flywheel k = Radius of gyration