C.U.T.E.

Machine
Utilizing Thermal Energy in Designing
a Portable and Affordable Gadget
Charger

Prepared by: Cadigal, Cudio, Dolor, and Quillope

 01 02 03
PROBLEM SOLUTION EXECUTION
→ Introduction → Proposed Solution → Concept Application
→ Background → Objectives → The Prototype Design
→ Preliminary Literature → Research Questions → Methodology
Review
→ Need for this Study
01 Problem
Introduction
● Global electricity consumption is
exponentially increasing (IEA, 2020).
● PALECO is not able to provide sufficient
electrical load for every household in Palawan
(PALECO, 2021).
● There are 3.2 billion smartphone users
worldwide (Helman, 2013).
Background
Status quo
● Smartphones have limited battery capacity.
● Smartphones are crucial to modern activities
such as online learning and home office work.
● To address this, innovators created a portable
battery pack – the power bank.
Preliminary Literature Review

Gap
● The power bank, due to its small circuitry, is
not the most optimal form of electricity-
containing battery. (Ashley, 2015)
Need for this Study
An alternative source of energy for smartphone
charging that addresses the gap of cellphone
capacity and power bank capabilities would be
of great contribution to:

● Students with Online Learning Classes,

● Home Office Workers, and
● The World.
02 Solution
The
C.U.T.E.
Machine
C harger
U tilizing
T hermal
E nergy
General Objective

To design a fully functional prototype of

the C.U.T.E. Machine.
Specific Objectives
● Determining the volume and weight of the C.U.T.E. Machine
prototype.
● Discerning the temperature in which the C.U.T.E. Machine
prototype will start converting thermal energy into electrical
energy.
● Discerning the temperature in which the C.U.T.E. Machine
prototype will stop converting thermal energy into electrical
energy.
● Knowing the optimal temperature for the C.U.T.E. Machine
prototype to function most efficiently.
● Discovering how long it will take the C.U.T.E. Machine
prototype to fully charge a 4000 mAh smartphone.
Research Questions
● What is the volume and weight of the C.U.T.E. Machine
prototype?
● At what temperature will the C.U.T.E. Machine prototype start
converting thermal energy into electrical energy?
● At what temperature will the C.U.T.E. Machine prototype stop
converting thermal energy into electrical energy?
● What is the optimal temperature for the C.U.T.E. Machine
prototype to function most efficiently?
● How long will it take the C.U.T.E. Machine prototype to fully
charge a 4000 mAh smartphone?
03 Execution
 PROTOTYPE DESIGN
AND
CONCEPTUALIZATION
FIGURE 1. Dimensions of the C.U.T.E. Machine Prototype Design
FIGURE 2. Cross-Section Diagram of the C.U.T.E. Machine Prototype
FIGURE 3. Thermoelectric Generator Design
FIGURE 4. Projected Use of C.U.T.E. Machine
Prototype Testing

Prototype Test I Test II Test III

Designing and Efficiency Test Temperature Functionality
Creating the Adaptability Test
C.U.T.E. Machine Test
Prototype
Research Timeline

Research Project Section Duration

Title 3 days

Introduction 3 days

Need for this Study 3 days

Background 3 days

Objectives 3 days

Research Questions and Hypotheses 3 days

Literature Review 5 days

Research Timeline

Research Project Section Duration

Research Methodology 5 days

Prototype Designing and Creation 20 days

Prototype Testing and Analysis 20 days

Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Discussion 15 days

Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendations 5 days

Final Review for Official Paper Submission 5 days

Projected Product Cost

Material/Service Duration

Thermoelectric Generator Php 150

USB Port Php 50

Ceramic Exterior Php 200

TOTAL COST Php 400

Source: LAZADA.com
References
Ashley, D. (2015). "Analysis of portable charging systems for mobile devices utilizing
today's technology" Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses. 32.
Retrieved February 08, 2021, from http://scholarworks.uark.edu/eleguht/32
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08, 2021, from https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/equipment-items-
gadgets/powerbank/what-is-a-powerbank-battery-store.php
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
(n.d.). Retrieved February 08, 2021, from
https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=97&t=3

Gaubys, J. (n.d.). How many people have smartphones in 2020. Retrieved February 08,
2021, from https://www.oberlo.com/statistics/how-many-people-have-smartphones

Helman, C. (2015, February 17). How much electricity do your gadgets really use?
Retrieved February 08, 2021, from
https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherhelman/2013/09/07/how-much-energy-
does-your-iphone-and-other-devices-use-and-what-to-do-about-it/?sh
=363ea3b32f70
References

IEA. (n.d.). Global energy review 2019 – ANALYSIS. Retrieved February 08, 2021,
from https://www.iea.org/reports/global-energy-review-2019

IEA. (n.d.). Electricity information 2019 – analysis. Retrieved February 08, 2021,
from https://www.iea.org/reports/electricity-information-overview

PALECO. (2021, February 3). Daily Supply and Load Demand Outlook. Retrieved
February 08, 2021, from https://www.paleco.net/dailyoutlook.php

Philippine Statistics Authority. (n.d.).Quickstat. Retrieved February 08, 2021, from

https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/quickstat

Sanchez, M. (2020, December 15). Philippines: Household electricity consumption per

capita 2016. Retrieved February 08, 2021, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/
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