A Proposed Project of an Electro-Kinetic Road Ramp in Traffic Areas in Metro Manila as an Alternative Source of Energy

Vol.3, No.1D

Abstract

As we all know, renewable energies are a changeable alternative energy source that reduces carbon dioxide emissions. This means that non-polluting renewable energy sources like wind, solar, tidal, biomass, and geothermal can be used as substitutes. The bulk of an automobile's kinetic energy is wasted as heat when it drives over a speed breaker. This study will examine how the speed-breaker works on streets where autos squander a lot of kinetic energy. By storing this kinetic energy and creating electricity, we can transfer this energy to metropolitan and rural locations for lightning. Other possible uses for road ramps include powering streets and traffic signals and ventilation tunnels to minimize pollution.

First and foremost, we must comprehend the notion of this technique. We must create a mechanical mechanism to rotate the generator to transform kinetic energy into electrical energy. The vehicles on the road will provide kinetic energy. The research design used for the study was quantitative-experimental research while utilizing a purposive sampling technique. The statistical treatment used for this study was a t-test to determine the difference between the two groups of respondents. 

The instrument utilized in this study was a questionnaire. The researchers surveyed to identify the level of acceptability of the Electro-Kinetic Ramp in terms of construction materials, designs and procedures, mechanism, and presentation. The study's respondents are 5 Mechanical Engineers and 5 Electrical Engineering students. The following procedures were undertaken in the process of developing and constructing the Electro-kinetic Road Ramp: First, prepare the floor plan with different dimensions, then prepare the materials needed, attach the four PVC pipes using super glue, cut the wooden balsa strips into four equal pieces and attached them using galvanized nails and a hammer to the four corners of the wood, fix the two other slabs to the top that serves as the road, connect the wires of the dynamo to the wire of the battery, attach the dynamo in the middle of the plywood and place the battery in the corner, connect the wires to the battery, sealed the wires using electrical tape, attach the light bulb in the corner of the slab, glue the spring on the top of the PVC pipe and lastly, place another slab in the middle of the top to serve as the ramp. The results of the study in terms of Construction Materials, Design and Procedure, and Presentation are acceptable as assessed by the Mechanical Engineers and Electrical Engineering Students. It indicates a significant difference between the assessments of the two groups of respondents in terms of the variables above. The acquired overall mean of the Mechanical Engineers was 3.96 with a variance of 0.000361, a t-computed mean of 0.598, and a degree of freedom of 8 with a value of 2.896, the t-computed > t-critical, the assessment of the Mechanical Engineers was rejected H0. The acquired overall mean of the Electrical Engineering Students was 3.91 with a variance of 0.582, a t-computed mean of 0.598, and a degree of freedom of 8 with a value of 2.896 the t-computed > t-critical. Therefore, the assessment of the Electrical Engineering Students was rejected H0. The study indicates that using the right materials, such as toughness and quality, can help the project meet its goals. It also shows that using the right funds, processes, and floor layout can help the project succeed. This study still has some flaws, including methodologies, materials, and designs, which could lead to further research.