Project Name : To run a train on electricity generated by it
Theme Name : Transport & Communication
Abstract: As the stocks of fossil fuel are getting depleted rapidly, there is an urgent need of trapping alternate energy resources. In our present model, we try to bring out an alternate method of running a train with alternate resources. It uses the simple principle of physics like electromagnetic induction; conversion of energy and its storage are mentioned. In short, it is a self sustained energy train.
Introduction: The train runs on some of the basic principles of Physics. They are as follows:
Electromagnetism.
Photovoltaic effect.
The train is totally eco-friendly and generates electricity for its own use and can run for long. Its total need of electricity is generated by itself and hence does not need any external supply for its run. The train generates electricity in four different ways.
Material Required:
1. Magnets (Ferrite disc magnet), Model Train Set, Solar Panels, Storage Unit (battery), Coil, Motor , LED (light emitting diode), Connecting Wires, Adhesive, Air Turbine, Switch, Soldering Equipment, Tools (screwdriver, screws, etc.), Weights
Observation:
The functioning of the train is as follows:
The train runs with the help of motors fitted in the main dragger. There are 2 main draggers in total each dragger having 2 to 4 powerful motors. And each bogey has 4 dynamos fitted with their wheels for the generation of electricity and is sent to the storage unit.
On the roof of the train solar panels are fitted for harnessing the solar energy and after its generation it is sent to the storage unit and this energy can be used while starting.
The train has a slit in the main dragger in front of it, through which the air can pass, while it’s run. Inside the slit there is a turbine fitted to dynamo, so when the train runs the air will come inside the slit and will make the turbine rotate resulting in the generation of electricity and this electricity will be stored in the storage unit and will be used later for running the train.
On the wheels of the train coils are kept and on the body of the train just adjacent to the wheels where the coils are fitted and in this way when the wheels rotate the coil also rotates, since magnet kept near to the wheels electricity is generated and brushes are there to the shaft and by the process of electromagnetism and the electricity generated is sent to the storage unit for charging.
The train’s body is made out of SMC (Sheet Moulding Composite) instead of metal which is lighter than metal and it also increases the safety of the passengers. Suppose, there is a collision between the SMC trains, the bogey won’t absorb the impact of force but it will break down thereby not harming the passengers and hence increasing their safety.]
Humus compartment, Ventilation pipe, Toilet seat, Urinal
Urine collection and dehydration
Second floor, First floor, Ground floor
It is very important to note that the train produces more than enough of energy required since it generates electricity in 4 ways so it does not have deficiency of it.
Name of the School: B.K. Birla Centre for Education, Pune.
