Design and Fabrication of Eco Friendly Vehicle
Design and Fabrication of Eco Friendly Vehicle
Design and Fabrication of Eco Friendly Vehicle
(ICRAMET’ 15)
Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences ISSN: 0974-2115
DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF ECO FRIENDLY VEHICLE
Samuel Michael, Ganesh Bharathi.R, Manoj Kumar.S, Sengo.P.R, Sabarinathan.K
Department of mechanical engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
*Corresponding author: Email: r.ganesh.bharathi@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The paper presents the next generation of power energy systems using solar- and wind-energy systems. The
power is generated from the kinetic energy of the wind and the solar energy. As the vehicle moves the electricity id
produced in the two ways. One forms the turbine and the other from the solar. It is stored in the battery for the
running of the vehicle. The DC motor is used of the operation. . This project gives information about where and
how these components should be installed to produce maximum power. As the gear box and the engine is
eliminated in the vehicle the weight of the vehicle is been reduced.
INTRODUCTION
We are in a world which largely depends on power which is obtained from various sources where
contribution of conventional, non-renewable source is much more. Because of this reason consumption of
conventional and non-renewable sources is very high. If the same rate is maintained, then in the near future these
sources will not be available. In this situation we will be left with only one option of using renewable sources. So
we should control the use of non-renewable energy sources and at the same time use renewable energy sources so
that these resources can be balanced. This project deals with utilizing kinetic energy of wind and the energy from
the solar in a fast moving vehicle and explains the process and methodology to be followed.
There have been many reasons why the developing countries have not started to use renewable and no
contaminant energy supplies for electricity generation, the most important being the cost and the lack of technology
adaptation. For this reason this work presents the first stage of a modular electricity generation system development
based on the use of wind, solar and thermal (from gas produced by biomass) energies, with a low output power
level, addressed to small users, dispersed in rural areas (either in isolated farms or in small villages). This system
uses car alternators as generating components. This choice can look peculiar given the wide range of electric
generators present in the market, but it is made because, at least in Latin America, the widespread use of cars and
trucks in all regions means the existence of spare parts supplies and skilled technicians in many localities, while car
alternators are locally manufactured in several countries. All this can be used to develop a technological network
that will cope with the installation and maintenance of the wind generators. Without this network, the introduction
of these renewable and no contaminant energy systems will not be successful, as it has happened till now.
METHODOLOGY
The main objective of our project is to convert wind energy and the solar energy into electric energy. For
this the alternators are been operated by the turbines and the power produced in the alternator is stored in the
battery. The solar panels produce the power from the sun light and store the power in the battery in the form of
electrical energy. As the vehicle moves the turbine in the vehicle rotates and operates the alternator which produces
the electrical energy. The rotational speed of the turbine varies with the velocity of the wind. Some of the
characteristics of the alternators is given below integrated rectifier with power zener regulation. Diodes set in
aluminum heat sinks for high cooling efficiency. Integrated field regulator for constant voltage self-excitation and
simplified installation and service. Long duration brushes protected against dust and dirt. High efficiency integrated
blower providing high cooling capacity for extended high load operation. Precisely balanced rotor block for smooth
operation and long bearing life High load ball bearings. Self lubrication with high temperature greases to ensure
long ball bearing life. High strength low weight aluminum case. Heavy duty stator winding with high overload
capacity. Wide temperature operating range from 40° F to 200° F. Able to operate in both rotating senses. Some
models are available in brushless configurations.
The solar panels get the solar energy from the sunlight and convert it into the electrical energy. The energy
produced is converted and stored in the battery. The power in the battery is utilized to run the DC motor. As the DC
motor runs the vehicle operates.
SOLAR ENERGY
The whole Earth, which has a cross section of 127,400,000km2, approximately receives solar power of
1.740×1017 W and reflects about 30% of the power back to space. The annual incoming solar radiation at the top of
the atmosphere is about 5.5×1024 J, and 60% of the energy reaches the surface. The total annual downward solar
energy at the surface is about 3.3×1024 J, which is 6800 times more than the world’s annual energy consumption.
Even by excluding the water surface (70%) and assuming a solar energy conversion efficiency of 10%, the usage of
solar energy over 0.5% of the land Surface can meet the current global energy demand. The down wards olar
radiation at the surface depends on time, latitude, atmosphere, aerosols/clouds, and surface conditions. Solar energy