Generating Electricity by Vertical Movement of Road Speed Breaker

Generating Electricity by Vertical Movement of Road Speed Breaker

Prof. Satendra kumar1, Tejas b. Gondane2, Swaraj G. Zade3, Sumit R. Dhoke4

1Asst. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tulsiramji Gaikwad Patil College of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

234Students, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tulsiramji Gaikwad Patil College of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Abstract— The increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions has prompted exploration of unconventional sources of power generation. This research investigates the feasibility of harnessing mechanical energy from the vertical displacement of road speed breakers caused by vehicular motion. The proposed system utilizes a mechanical assembly integrated beneath the speed breaker that converts the downward force exerted by passing vehicles into rotational motion, which is then transformed into electrical energy via a dynamo or generator. This method offers a novel approach to energy harvesting in high-traffic urban areas, where vehicle flow is continuous and predictable. The study includes design considerations, energy output estimations, and potential applications for powering streetlights, traffic signals, or feeding into the local grid. Results demonstrate that such systems can contribute meaningfully to decentralized energy generation while promoting eco-friendly infrastructure development.

Keywords- 🔑 Core Technical Keywords

·      Piezoelectric effect

·      Electromechanical energy conversion

·      Vertical displacement

·      Kinetic energy harvesting

·      Mechanical-to-electrical conversion

·      Speed breaker power generation

·      Renewable energy from traffic

·      Dynamic pressure system

·      Compression-based energy system

·      Spring-loaded mechanism

🚗 Application & Contextual Keywords

·      Road traffic energy

·      Vehicle-induced motion

·      Smart speed bump

·      Energy harvesting from roads

·      Traffic-powered electricity

·      Sustainable urban infrastructure

·      Green energy innovation

·      Smart city energy solutions

⚙️ Components & Mechanisms

·      Rack and pinion mechanism

·      Flywheel energy storage

·      Dynamo generator

·      Hydraulic piston

·      Gear assembly

·      Shock absorber system

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