PROJECT REVIEW MEETING

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FABRICATION
OF SOLAR
BICYCLE
 INTRODUCTION

 The solar assisted bicycle developed is Driven

by DC motor fitted in front or rear axle housing
& operated by solar energy. The solar panels
mounted on the carriage will charge the battery &
which in turn drive the hub motor. When the
bicycle is idle, the solar panel will charge the
battery.

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SYNOPSIS

 All automobile vehicles consume the fuel for running. Nowadays the demand of
fuel and cost of fuel is increased. So we need other resources of energy is for
transportation. So that we are go for other type of energy like electric power, solar
power etc…It may be noted that solar energy is easily available with free of cost. The
one motor is used to run the cycle.
 Thus they should go for an reliable source as know that current trend of using the
reliable source like solar which is available in plenty in country like India.

WORKING PRINCIPLE
 In this project the solar panel is used to get an electric power from direct
sunlight. The electrical power from solar panel is used to operate the DC motor. In this
arrangement the wheel rotation is obtained by front side DC motor. So operating of the
cycle is very easy and no man power is required to drive the cycle.
DIAGRAM
BLOCK DIAGRAM

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SOLAR PANEL
 A solar panel is a device that collects and converts solar energy into electricity or heat.
 It known as Photovoltaic panels, used to generate electricity directly from sunlight solar
thermal energy collection systems, used to generate electricity through a system of mirrors
and fluid-filled tubes solar thermal collector, used to generate heat solar hot water panel,
used to heat water.
 It is energy portal. A solar power technology uses Solar cells or solar photovoltaic arrays to
convert light from the sun directly into electricity.
 Photovoltaics, is in which light is converted into electrical power.
 It is best known as a method for generating solar power by using solar cells packaged in
photovoltaic modules, often electrically connected in multiples as solar photovoltaic arrays to
convert energy from the sun into electricity.
 The photovoltaic solar panel is photons from sunlight knock electrons into a higher state of
energy, creating electricity.
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SOLAR PANEL SPECIFICATION
 SKU
 WATT
 Warranty Duration
 Power Range
 Module Voltage
 VShort Circuit Current
 Module Dimension (L x W x T)
 Type of Product
 Voltage at Pmax ( V)
 Junction Box
 Applications
 Open Circuit Voltage
 Tolerance
 No. Of Cells
 Warranty Type
: SO.PO.1624862
: 5 Watt
: 25 Years of warrantyRated
: 1-30 W
: 12
: 0.3 A
: 304 x 184 x 15 mm
: Polycrystalline
: 17.3 V
: Normal Junction Box With Diode
: Home, Outdoor And Commercial Use
: 21.6 V
: 0.01Cell Efficiency: 0.176
: 36Panel Type: Polycrystalline
: 25 Years Power Output Warranty
12V 7.5 AH BATTERY
 Battery is use for storing the energy produced from the dynamo.
 The battery used is a lead-acid type and has a capacity of 12v; 2.5A.
 The most secondary cell is the lead acid cell and is widely used for commercial purposes.
 A lead acid cell when ready for use contains two plates immersed in a dilute sulphuric acid
(H2SO4) of specific gravity about 1.28.
 The positive plate (ANODE) is of Lead – peroxide (PbO2) which has chocolate brown colour
and the negative plate (CATHODE) is leading (Pb) which is of grey colour.
 When the cell supplies current to a load (discharging), the chemical action that takes place
forms lead sulphate (PbSO4) on both the plates with water being formed in the electrolyte.
 After a certain amount of energy has been withdrawn from the cell, both plates are transformed
into the same material and the specific gravity of the electrolyte (H2so4) is lowered.
 The cell is then said to be discharged.
 There are several methods to ascertain whether the cell is discharged or not.
SPECIFICATION

SOLAR PANEL CALCUA BATTERY CALCULA

LTION TION

VOLT = 12 V BAH /CI = 8 ah/420ma

= 19 hrs
WATT = 5 W To find the Current
W=VXI Watt = 18 w
Volt = 12v
5 = 12 X I Current =?
12V 7.5 AH BATTERY
P= V x I
I = 5/12 18 =12 x I
I = 18/12
I = 420MA 1.5 AMPS

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
DC Motor

 Material - Iron, Stainless Steel, Aluminium

 Power - 14 W
 Rated Voltage - 13.5 V
 Speed - 450 RPM
 Current No load - 1.5 A
 Speed (On load) - 38 RPM
ADVANTAGES
 Simple Construction
 The man power is needed only to switch off/on the motor
 Sunlight is a easily available source
 Compact
 Easy maintenance
 Power is gained in two ways
 Power is ready to store in battery

DISADVANTAGE
 Solar energy can be gained only when the sun light is available.

APPLICATION
 It can be installed in all kinds of cycles for old persons and children.
 It will minimize the cost of buying new motor cycles.
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