Currently studying in SP doing my FYP. The scope is to explore methods for storing alternative energy produced via piezoelectric devices/materials like Polyvinylidene flouride or hooking up LOTS of ignitors (not enough..try le..)
We intend to cover an area of 18 square feet with the devices at the entrance of SP (from MRT) to harvest energy from high volume of ppl coming in and out of school. If success, we will upscale to other areas like foodcourt(s) or library..
We understand that piezoelectric materials are able to generate high levels
of voltage but are severely lacking in terms of power.. one piezoelectric disc can
power an LED for a split second on touch.. about 0.06mW i think..
Would be GREAT if anyone with information or lobangs with NUS/NTU profs can set us up for consultation or perhaps provide some suppliers contacts so we can get some advice... Thanks LOTS!
My university ever a feasibility study on using solar panels just to power a train's air conditioning system. The conclusion was that to supply just one cabin's air conditioning, they would need a train 1kilometer long covered with solar panels.
Originally posted by SPDCP:Currently studying in SP doing my FYP. The scope is to explore methods for storing alternative energy produced via piezoelectric devices/materials like Polyvinylidene flouride or hooking up LOTS of ignitors (not enough..try le..)
We intend to cover an area of 18 square feet with the devices at the entrance of SP (from MRT) to harvest energy from high volume of ppl coming in and out of school. If success, we will upscale to other areas like foodcourt(s) or library..
We understand that piezoelectric materials are able to generate high levels
of voltage but are severely lacking in terms of power.. one piezoelectric disc can
power an LED for a split second on touch.. about 0.06mW i think..Would be GREAT if anyone with information or lobangs with NUS/NTU profs can set us up for consultation or perhaps provide some suppliers contacts so we can get some advice... Thanks LOTS!
U can try contacting NTU's School of EEE and see if they can help U...
http://www.pe.eee.ntu.edu.sg/AboutUs/Directory/Pages/faculty.aspx