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http://dx.doi.org/10.5573/ieie.2015.52.7.135

Human-Powered Generator designed for Sustainable Driving  

Lim, Yoon-Ho (Dept. of Healthcare Engineering, Chonbuk National University)
Yang, Yoonseok (Div. of Biomedical Engineering, Chonbuk National University)
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Journal of the Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers / v.52, no.7, 2015 , pp. 135-142 More about this Journal
Abstract
Human-powered self-generating devices have been attractive with its operation characteristic independent from outer environment such as weather condition and wind speed. However, conventional self-generators have low electric power output due to their weakly-coupled electromagnetic structure. More importantly, rotary crank motion which is usually adopted by conventional self-generator to generate electricity requires specific skeletal muscles to maintain large torque circular motion and consequently, causes fatigue on those muscles before it can generate enough amount of electricity for any practical application. Without improvement in electric power output and usability, the human-powered self-generator could not be used in everyday life. This study aims to develop a human-powered self-generator which realized a strong electromagnetic coupling in a closed-loop tubular structure (hula-hoop shape) for easy and steady long-term driving as well as larger electric output. The performance and usability of the developed human-powered generator is verified through experimental comparison with a commercial one. Additionally, human workload which is a key element of a human-powered generator but not often considered elsewhere, is estimated based on metabolic energy expenditure measured respiratory gas analyzer. Further study will focus on output and portability enhancement, which can contribute to the continuous power supply of mobile equipments.
Keywords
human-powered self-generator; strong electromagnetic coupling; sustainable operation;
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