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Modeling and Design of a Prototype Footstep Power Generating Machine

Israel Enema Ohiemi1, Nnorum Choice Obundah1, Ugwuoke Cornelius Chinoso1, Israel Ojo Enock2,*, Kolo Yetu Babazhitsu2, Ayuba Elkanah Jatau3, Elvis Adam Alhassan4

1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.

2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Bida, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria.

3Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technology, Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, Niger State, Nigeria.

4Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Navrongo, Upper East Region, Ghana.

*Corresponding author: Israel Ojo Enock

Published: December 30,2021

Abstract

This paper presents a non-conventional method of electrical power generation through the design, modelling and fabrication of a footstep power generating system. It is configured to generate electricity as long as there is a foot force on it.  The system consists mainly of a connecting rod, gears, u-shaped shaft, and an alternator. The component members were designed, while static and fatigue analyses were carried out using Autodesk Inventor software. The static and fatigue analysis of both spring and footboard revealed yield strength of 207 Gpa and a factor of safety of 12 for spring and 6.58 for footboard. Basic manufacturing processes were employed during the construction of the machine. The results show an output power of 0.912W, voltage of 1.52V, and an efficiency of 21% when an average mass of 62kg acted on it. The root mean square value greater than 0.9 shows a strong correlation of the predictive model.

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How to cite this paper

Modeling and Design of a Prototype Footstep Power Generating Machine

How to cite this paper: Israel Enema Ohiemi, Nnorum Choice Obundah, Ugwuoke Cornelius Chinoso, Israel Ojo Enock, Kolo Yetu Babazhitsu, Ayuba Elkanah Jatau, Elvis Adam Alhassan. (2021). Modeling and Design of a Prototype Footstep Power Generating Machine. Engineering Advances1(2), 67-82.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ea.2021.12.005