SEMINAR TOPIC

POWER GENERATING
SHOCK ABSORBER

ALOK GUPTA
ME-3 rd Yr
1638240003
 CONTENT
1. Introduction
2. Conventional suspension systems
3. Conventional v/s suspension systems
4. Different types
5. Linear type regenerative shock absorber
6. Rotary type regenerative shock absorber
7. Working
8. Road test
9. Results
10.Advantages
11.Disadvantages
12.Futher modifications
13.Conclusions
 INTRODUCTION
Power Generating Shock Absorber The Power-
Generating Shock Absorber (PGSA) converts this
kinetic energy into electricity instead of heat
through a Linear Motion Electromagnetic System
(LMES). ... The shock absorber will be used in
conjunction with a spring to simulate one of the
four suspension system of an automobile.
Conventional Suspension
Systems
ConventionalV/S
Regenerative
Different types:-
Based on the type of construction
and the way of energy generation

1. qLinear-type Shock Absorbers

2. qRotary-type Shock Absorbers

Linear type Regenerative
Shock Absorbers
Construction
Rotary-type Shock
Absorbers
Construction
 PRINCIPLE
This Works On Up And Down Movement
Of Shock Absorber
 WORKING
 Whenever the vehicle experiences a jerk, the suspension moves down. The free rod
also moves down along with the suspension, which in turn results in the downward
rolling motion of the shaft over the rubber strip.

 As the shaft rotates, the coil inside the dynamo also rotates which results in the
generation of induced electricity.

 The electricity that is generated, passes to the bridge rectifier via the
connecting wires from the dynamo.

 The bridge rectifier converts the Alternating Current to the Direct Current.

 This current can be used for lightening of bulbs or it can also be stored in a
capacitor.
Fig- power generator shock absorber
Road Tests
Vehicle used: Chevrolet Suburban SUV (2002 model).
Test speed:
32kmph & 48 kmph
Result
@ 32 km/hr
@ 48 km/hr
 ADVANTAGES
 Since the weight of the system is very less, it does hampers with
the momentum of the vehicle. Therefore, more power is produced
from a comparatively lesser energy.

 Since it is a case of rolling motion, and we know that the

coefficient of rolling friction is less, hence there is no
significant loss in the energy.

 In this, the diameter of the dynamo is about 3 cm. if this diameter

is further reduced, then more amount of energy can be produced
due to greater number of rotations.

 Energy is produced near the speed breakers as well as near ditches

on even slightly uneven roads.
 DISADVANTAGES
 System is the costly
 If system breakdowns it’s very difficult and
costly affair to repair it
 The system is very complex
 Requires high precision machinery and
skilled workers to manufacture
Further modifications
The number of dynamos used can be increased.

The capacity of dynamo can be increased.

The diameter of dynamo can be decreased.

Gear system can be introduced so that efficiency

can be increased.
 CONCLUSION
 A larger magnetic field will be necessary if more power needs to be generated.

 Conversion of energy produced by a vehicle shock absorbers movements into electrical

energy, allows a significant fuel saving.

 It is possible to obtain a fuel saving between 1.5 and 6%, depending on the vehicle and
on the driving conditions. Moreover, the researchers say that this system can improve the
stability of the vehicle.

 “Regenerative braking harvests large amount of power in a very short time, in an

intermittent manner”, Lie Zuo said. “However, the regenerative shock absorbers can
harvest the power in a continuous way. On the smooth highway road, the electric shock
absorbers can improve the fuel efficiency by 2%, and on bumpy roads up to 10% increase
can be expected.”

 More researchers are going on to extend the tests involving other types of vehicles such
as trucks, buses and other automotive vehicles