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Piezoelectric Generator
Piezoelectric Generator
Nowadays, electrical energy is one of the most commonly used forms of energy.
According to Rashid (2016), fossil fuels are one of the crucial electricity sources in the world
and have been a great benefit to society. These non-renewable fuels include coal, oil, and natural
gas and they supply about 80 percent of the Earth's energy. (C. Nunez, 2019). Fossil fuels burn
or with oxygen derived from air to provide heat. This heat may be employed directly, as in the
case of home furnaces, or used to produce steam to drive generators that can supply electricity.
With the increasing population, the world faces many issues with electricity. The
predominant contributor to climate change is the combustion of fossil fuels by humans (A.A.
Walton, Ph.D.). In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) discovered that
89% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions come from fossil fuels and industry. In the
Philippines, Luzon is experiencing rotational blackouts as the power supply in the said country
continues to thin out, according to The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
Because of these reasons, people's work had been affected; specifically, the economy as
activities involving the use of power had been delayed and would result in the loss of revenues in
businesses.
On the other hand, reliance on a substantial amount of renewable energy can help address
these challenges. The Philippine Government has stated that it envisions the country being
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energy self-sufficient, utilizing a combination of fossil fuels and renewable energy such as solar,
The use of renewable energy has significant advantages over fossil electricity. Replacing
fossil fuels and expanding renewable energy sources will significantly reduce carbon dioxide
(CO2) emissions. Generating from most renewable energy sources makes them less sensitive to
rising fuel costs and has many environmental implications, including those associated with
greenhouse gas emissions and regulated air pollutant emissions. However, these energy sources
are based on weather conditions and possess an intermittent nature which hinders a stable power
For this reason, the researchers thought of an alternative way to lessen the inadequacy of
electricity in the community. The researchers aim to produce a product that can help people to
create more renewable energy that can be available in most places, cost-efficient,
environmentally friendly, and attainable for most people. The Piezoelectric Generator will be a
great help to the power outage the economy is experiencing and can lessen and slow down the
This project will require movement to generate electricity. The researchers will make use
of harvested kinetic energy as an electromechanical energy source. The tiles are designed to be
slightly displaced vertically when someone walks on them, which movement results in a rotatory
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The Piezoelectric Generator requires movement to generate electricity through kinetic
energy. The tiles are designed to be slightly displaced vertically when someone walks on them,
This study entitled the Piezoelectric Generator will be conducted to determine how this
machine can generate electricity through movement, most likely in the topic that the researchers
of this study have conducted and presented for consideration. Specifically, it will seek to answer
1. What is the maximum number of volts that can be generated from kinetic energy?
a. appearance;
b. materials used;
3. How does the Piezoelectric Generator make comparisons to commercial generators on the
market?
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4. How does the Piezoelectric Generator work in terms of:
b. compatibility on the application of the machine with regards to the source and
Hypothesis
The goal of this study is to see if the Piezoelectric Generator would be useful. This study
Null Hypothesis
Alternative Hypothesis
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Scope and Limitations
friendly generator designed to be conventional for the growing population. This device is used in
designed to be placed in both indoor and outdoor locations and can produce energy through
human footsteps, depending on how often the people will walk on it. It was created to power
energy-efficient appliances that are good for everyday use as well as for emergency purposes.
The Piezoelectric Generator is made up of electrical components such as the dynamo, battery,
inverter, and wires that are not designed to get wet. Thus, the Piezoelectric Generator is not
water-resistant. There should be at least one full-charged battery to power up the motor.
The study includes in its scope those methods which are exclusively functioning in Brgy.
Sto. Tomas, Penaranda, Nueva Ecija but not overseas. It did not cover other problems that are
not considered as the electricity issues in the barangay. It focused on an alternative way of
producing renewable electricity and did not discuss other crises including water shortage,
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The Piezoelectric Generator aims to help save energy by converting the energy of
footsteps into power. As a result, anytime you step on the tile, you generate clean, renewable
For the community, this assists them in conserving energy for the future. They are
educated and informed that there is a technique to save energy by harnessing the continual
walking forces of footsteps around the community. Also, it allows people to lower their expenses
For the researchers, the findings of the study help to develop their cognitive and
affective domains in terms of conducting research. They can improve their skill, strategy, and
knowledge in engaging research. Through this, the researchers accumulate different activities
For the environment, the project helps in producing renewable energy that decreases the
emission of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, which can lead to global warming and
climate change. In addition, this project helps preserve fossilized buried remains of plants and
For future researchers, they are inspired and encouraged to conduct a relevant and
meaningful study directed by this innovative project. They can enhance their skill and knowledge
METHODOLOGY
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The research design provides an appropriate framework for a study (K.J. Sileyew, 2019).
A very significant decision in the research design process is the choice to be made regarding its
approach while considering that it determines how relevant the information is in a study.
This research used both qualitative and quantitative methods and a combination of primary and
secondary sources to address its crucial objectives. The result obtained is triangulated since the
researchers utilized the qualitative and quantitative data types in the data analysis. The study
area, data sources, and sampling techniques will be discussed in this section.
Gathering of Materials
The materials employed to constitute the Piezoelectric Generator mostly came from the
researchers’ province. The tables presented below show the materials used in the project as well
as the quantity and specification of those.
PIEZOELECTRIC GENERATOR
Battery 3 12V
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7.5 inches long
POST OUTLET
Zip Tie
Toggle Switch 1
Lock 1
After the planning, illustration of the project, and gathering of the materials, the
researchers decided to first create the base frame by attaching the dynamo, sprocket, and washer
into one piece. Then they cut the square bar and attached one end to the dynamo and the other
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end to the metal base frame. Now, the round bar pipe tube is placed at the corner of the base
frame and one near the dynamo. Then the spring is welded outside the round bar pipe tube at the
corners.
After finishing the base frame, the researchers focused on the top frame by measuring the
distance between the sprocket and the round bar pipe tube in the middle of the base frame. Then,
they aligned the square bar in the center of the round bar pipe tube in the middle base frame and
glued the upper part of the spring to the top frame.
The researchers then began working on the box that will serve as the post outlet. After the
box was made, the inverter, wires, main switch, and the 3-gang outlet is placed in the box. The
box was then placed on the welded stand for the post outlet of the Piezoelectric Generator.
Final Assembly
The three Piezoelectric Generators were put and welded inside the frame. The electrical
wires were attached to the three dynamos and were connected to the battery. The batteries and
the wires were also connected to the inverter located in the post outlet. The outer frame was then
painted gray.
In order to know whether the device is effective, the researchers have tested the
Piezoelectric Generator with every effort to avoid failure of the study. These tests conducted by
the researchers were based on the statement of the problem.
Test 1. The total number of volts that the Piezoelectric Generator can generate was measured
using a voltmeter.
Test 3. The total capacity of the 2 batteries (12 Volts) was used to determine how long it would
take for them to run out.
Test 4. The maximum number of common devices plugged in at the same time using an
extension.
Test 5. The charging speed of different electrical appliances when plugged into the Piezoelectric
Generator.
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Test 6. 20 people from different puroks were asked to use the Piezoelectric Generator and answer
a 10-item survey.
Final Product
The final product was the Piezoelectric Generator which can generate electricity by
converting kinetic energy into electric energy. Furthermore, the Piezoelectric Generator is
movable and can be used indoors and outdoors. However, the findings suggest that the
Piezoelectric Generator be placed outdoors where there is a larger population to reach its full
potential. Following the formulation of the study, observations and real testing methods were
utilized to avoid difficulties and temporary delays, as well as to respond quickly to them. These
could be used to compare an existing generator to a newly manufactured unit that has the same
wattage and serves the same purpose. These methods can test hypotheses and statements of the
problem related to the device's efficiency and affordability.
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This section organizes and provides the data collected from testing the efficiency of the
Piezoelectric Generator as an alternate source of electricity.
1. What is the maximum number of volts that can be generated from kinetic energy?
The maximum volts that the Piezoelectric Generator can generate is 12v since the
connection used is a parallel circuit. Furthermore, the batteries’ capacity limit is 12v which
indicates no matter how much current is generated by the Piezoelectric Generator, the maximum
amount of volts that the battery can store is 12V.
To obtain the wattage, volts is multiplied in current. Wattage is the amount of work done
or the amount of electricity absorbed per unit of time. One watt equals one joule per second.
Wattage is calculated as the product of voltage and current. In order to find the wattage created
by the Piezoelectric Generator, the researchers used this equation:
Equation:
W = (V)(I)
Where:
W = Wattage
V = Voltage
I = Current
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For example, to find how much voltage a 12V battery produces, the researchers
multiplied 12V to the 4 Ampere being produced by the Piezoelectric Generator. The solution is
shown below:
W = (V)(I)
W = (12V)(4A)
W = 48W
For a 11V battery multiplied to 4 Ampere, the answer is 44 Watts. The solution is shown
below:
W = (V)(I)
W = (11V) (4A)
W = 44W
b. Materials used;
Materials Quantity Specification
PIEZOELECTRIC GENERATOR
Inverter 1 150W DC to
Battery 3 12V
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Stainless Steel Base Frame 6 12 inches eac
Sprocket 3 2 inches in di
Chain 3 3 inches in di
7.5 inches lon
POST OUTLET
2-Gang Switch 1
Lock 1
Paint 2
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Materials Cost
Electrical Components:
DC Motor ₱1,650
Inverter ₱890
Batteries ₱1,490
Sprocket ₱240
Paint ₱99
U-Channel ₱120
Post Outlet:
Plywood ₱300
Lock ₱59
Plug ₱10
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Miscellaneous ₱330
Total ₱7,713
Table 3. Costs of the materials used in Piezoelectric Generator.
d. Kinds of the tests performed;
● Different appliances were tested to know the maximum numbers of
Piezoelectric Generator can support using a five meter-extension.
Table 4. Shows the devices’ quantity the Piezoelectric Generator can support.
Devices Quantity
Phone 3
Powerbank 3
Fan 1
Walkie-talkie 2
Flashlights 4
The table above shows that the Piezoelectric Generator can charge and powerup 3
cellphones, 3 power banks, 1 rechargeable fan, 2 walkie-talkies, and 4 flashlights using an
extension. Each device was tested separately for an hour.
● The full capacity of the 2 batteries (12V) was used to determine how long it
would take for them to stop supplying electricity.
The researchers observed that if the battery goes lower than 11V, it stops supplying
electricity. Thus, 12V should be maintained to be able to continue using the Piezoelectric
Generator.
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Oppo 1 hour and 30 minutes
b.) Powerbanks
Power banks Charging Duration
d.) Flashlight
Flashlight Charging Duration
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110 Watts flashlight 6 hours
e.) Walkie-talkie
Walkie-talkie Charging Duration
1 83 hours
Table 11. Shows the longevity of a 12V light bulb in 12V batteries.
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e. Acceptance by the public
20 people from different puroks of Brgy. Sto. Tomas was requested to utilize the
Piezoelectric Generator and then fill out a 10-item questionnaire. The questions from the
experiment are as follows:
Figure 1. Shows that out of 20 respondents, 9 of them have a pricing slab of 300 PHP -1000
PHP, 6 of them pays 1001 PHP - 3000 PHP, and 1 of them pays 3001 PHP - 4000 PHP per
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Figure 2. Shows that out of 20 respondents, 15 of them find sunlight as the most efficient,
1 chose kinetic energy, 2 chose wind, and 1 chose water as their most efficient source of
Figure 3 shows that out of 20 respondents, 7 answered that Piezoelectric Generator is very safe,
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Figure 4 shows that out of 20 respondents, 11 answered that Piezoelectric Generator is
very simple and very convenient to use, 9 answered that it is simple and convenient to use, and
Figure 5. How satisfied are you with your experience with the Piezoelectric Generator?
Figure 5 shows that out of 20 respondents, 12 answered that they are very satisfied with
using the Piezoelectric Generator, 7 answered that they are satisfied, and 1 answered that they
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Figure 6. Based on your observations, do you think the Piezoelectric Generator is safe for
the environment?
Figure 6 shows that all of the 20 respondents answered that the Piezoelectric Generator is
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Figure 8 shows that out of 20 respondents, 19 would recommend the Piezoelectric
Figure 10. Will you buy Piezoelectric Generator if it will be put up on the market?
Figure 10 shows that out of 20 respondents, 18 will buy the Piezoelectric Generator if it
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3. How does the Piezoelectric Generator make comparisons to commercial generators
on the market?
A. Cost
The total cost of the Piezoelectric Generator is ₱7,713, while the average price of a 1500-
watt fuel-operated commercial generator ranges between ₱10,000 to ₱15,000. The Piezoelectric
Generator, on the other hand, does not require fuel to operate, whereas a 1500-watt fuel-operated
commercial generator does. The researchers observed that 3 liters of gasoline can only power a
fuel-powered generator for 1 hour, and 3 liters of gasoline is worth ₱210. Using a Piezoelectric
Generator for 6 hours was free, whereas running a 1500-watt fuel-powered commercial generator
B. Being eco-friendly
environment since it uses fuel to function. What's more, the resources used by a commercial
generator are non-renewable, minimizing the input for a commercial generator. Furthermore, the
Piezoelectric Generator can be used at any time of year and is built with locally-sourced
recyclable materials.
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C. Noise
Noise pollution impacts the world greatly. Oloruntoba EO et al. (2012, as cited in
Oguntunde P. et al. (2019), described noise pollution as the propagation of noise with a harmful
impact on the physiological and psychological lives of humans or animals. Ogutunde P. et al.
(2019) identify noise-emitting commercial generators as one of the sources of noise pollution
since it produces noise ranging from 70dB to 100dB. Long-term exposure to sound above 70dB
can cause hearing damage or permanent hearing loss. The Piezoelectric Generator is safe to use
D. Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential for preventing breakdowns and extending the life of
your generator. You will be able to keep your generator running smoothly for a much longer
period of time if you keep maintenance tasks up to date. The average cost of fuel-powered
commercial generator maintenance ranges between ₱4,000 and ₱8,000. The maintenance of the
Piezoelectric Generator, on the other hand, ranges from ₱300 to ₱1,000. The Piezoelectric
Generator does not require fuel and has low maintenance, whereas a fuel-powered commercial
generator requires fuel and has high maintenance costs. Furthermore, the Piezoelectric
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b. Compatibility on the application of the machine with regards to the source and longevity
for different appliances; and
The Piezoelectric Generator is compatible with flashlights, light bulbs, cellphones, power
banks, radios, walkie-talkies, and desk fans as long as the battery maintains 11V to 12V.
1. It is environmentally friendly since it does not contribute to the carbon emissions in the
atmosphere.
2. It is more cost-efficient than other generators.
3. It is versatile in different places and weather conditions.
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CONCLUSION
People are becoming dependent on power as the world's population grows at an alarming
rate. The need for electricity is likewise increasing, but the primary source of electricity, which is
non-renewable, cannot keep up. The researchers investigated the possibility of converting
walking energy into electricity. The Piezoelectric Generator's total wattage was measured, and
the results showed that it can generate electricity efficiently. It can serve as an alternate source of
electricity, particularly in times of need, and can also be utilized in different places. Future
After the results were gathered, analyzed, and summarized, the researchers came up with
the following conclusions stated herein. The maximum number of volts that can be generated
from the total mechanical energy is 12V and it is enough to power 8 cellphones, 5 power banks,
3 radios, 5 flashlights, 4 walkie-talkies, and 1 desk fan, 1 bulb. The materials used are locally
sourced, recyclable, and affordable with a total sum of ₱7,713. Additionally, the Piezoelectric
Generator was tested by the public, and 90% of those surveyed preferred it over the fuel-powered
commercial generator.
Using a Piezoelectric Generator for hours is free. Henceforth, the resources used by a
addition, the Piezoelectric Generator is safe to use since it only produces 8dB of noise, does not
require fuel, and has low-cost maintenance. To sum up, this generator is advantageous, highly
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RECOMMENDATION
The usage of renewable energy resources to generate power from the Piezoelectric
Generator achieved favorable results. On this basis, the researchers suggest that this innovative
To further improve the study, the researchers also recommend the following:
1. To store more power, the battery's capacity to hold voltages should be increased.
2. To produce a bigger amount of voltage, the battery that serves as the starter should be
increased in voltage.
4. Instead of 12inchX12inch tile, increase its size to accommodate those with larger feet.
5. For a better suspension, the researchers propose to utilize a thicker but bouncy spring for
Aside from kinetic energy, application research on free and renewable energy sources should be
pursued.
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APPENDICES
Figure 4.
Washer Figure 5. Chain Figure 6. Cable tie
Figure 7. Sofa Spring Figure 8. Round Bar Pipe tube Figure 9. Angle Bar
Figure 10. U-Channel Figure 11. Square Bar Figure 12. Plywood
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Figure 13. Terminal Figure 14. Wire Figure 15. Toggle Switch
Figure 16. Lock Figure 17. Paint (Brown) Figure 18. Outlet
Figure 19. Switch Figure 20. Bulb Holder Socket Figure 21. Bulb
Figure 22. Paint(Gray) Figure 23. Electrical Tape Figure 24. Plug
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Figure
25. M&F plug Figure 26. Inverter Figure 27. Battery
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Name: Clara Franchesca N. Padilla
Nickname: Chesca
Citizenship: Filipino
Occupation: Teacher
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Ambition: To be a biologist
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Age: 16 years old
Citizenship: Filipino
Occupation: Photographer
Occupation: Housewife
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
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Name: Yuree Mikah Beley
Nickname: Yuree
Age: 16
Citizenship: Filipino
Occupation: Seafarer
Occupation: Housewife
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
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Name: Lyka S. Bernardo
Nickname: Nini
Age: 15
Citizenship: Filipino
Occupation: Housewife
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
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Name: Thelman David O. Bodino
Nickname: Teddy
Citizenship: Filipino
Occupation: Welder
Occupation: Housewife
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
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Name: Sophia Nicole A. Chuidian
Nickname: Phia
Age: 16
Citizenship: Filipino
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
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Name: Jed Aaron M. Dadivas
Nickname: Jed
Age: 16
Citizenship: Filipino
Occupation: Welder
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
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Name: Rhean Joyce Gonzales
Nickname: Iyan
Religion: RomanCatholic
Citizenship: Filipino
Occupation: Housewife
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
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Name: Hans Patrick P. Legaspi
Nickname: Hans
Age: 15
Citizenship: Filipino
Occupation: Vendor
Occupation: Vendor
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
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Name: Enzo Miguel Padilla
Nickname: Enzo
Citizenship: Filipino
Occupation: Seafarer
Occupation: Housewife
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
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