Power Generation by Speed Breaker

Abstract

Abstract: In the present scenario, power becomes a major need for human life. Due to the day-to-day increase in population and lessening of conventional sources, it becomes necessary that we must depend on non-conventional sources for power generation. While moving, the vehicles possess some kinetic energy and it is being wasted. This kinetic energy can be utilized to produce power by using a special arrangement called “POWER HUMP”. The Kinetic energy of moving vehicles can be converted into mechanical energy of the shaft through the rack and pinion mechanism. This shaft is connected to the electric dynamo and it produces electrical energy proportional to traffic density. All these mechanisms can be housed under the dome-like speed breaker, which is called a hump. The generated power can be used for general purposes like streetlights, and traffic signals. The electrical output can be improved by arranging these power humps in series this generated power can be amplified and stored by using different electric devices. The maintenance cost of the hump is almost nullified. By adopting this arrangement, we can satisfy future demands to some extent