Title :
Energy Harvesting from Exercise Bicycle
Author :
Janjornmanit, Suchart ; Yachiangkam, Samart ; Kaewsingha, Aswin
Author_Institution :
Rajamangala Univ. of Technol. Lanna, Chiangmai
Abstract :
This paper presents design of energy harvesting from exercise bicycle. The topology is based on lead-acid battery charge controller using dc-dc converter. The CUK converter is selected to deliver the energy and to regulate the charging voltage. The methodology of charging is adapted from the recommendation of IEA, which is the modified constant voltage charging with equalizing mode. The experimental exercise bicycle is constructed to verify the validity of the proposed design.
Keywords :
bicycles; renewable energy sources; charging methodology; dc-dc converter; energy harvesting; exercise bicycle; lead-acid battery charge controller; modified constant voltage charging with equalizing mode; Batteries; Bicycles; Control systems; DC-DC power converters; Paper technology; Photovoltaic systems; Pollution; Topology; Virtual reality; Voltage control; Alternative Energy; CUK converter; Charge control; Energy Harvesting; Exercise Bicycle; Renewable Energy;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics and Drive Systems, 2007. PEDS '07. 7th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Bangkok
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0645-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0645-6
DOI :
10.1109/PEDS.2007.4487847
