Design of pedal power phone charging station
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dung.cai@eiu.edu.vnKeywords:
Pedal-powered charging system, Green energy, Conversion of mechanical energy to electricity, Electrical Power Storage and Supply System, Energy management algorithmAbstract
This paper describes the design of a pedal-powered charging station. The electrical energy is generated by a 200-250W AC motor which is mounted on the front wheel. When the user pedals, the generated current will be used to charge the 2 intermediate batteries. The DC voltage of the batteries will be then converted into AC signal at the electrical outlet, therefore allowing the user to plug low power electrical devices such as smartphone or tablets to charge them. The energy flow input and output can be monitored through current and voltage sensors. An algorithm for the control of energy flow was implemented and tested on the system with success. This information is displayed on the screen to inform the user during the exercise.
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