RESEARCH
PROJECT
TRANSFORMING ELECTRIC MOTORS INTO A REUSABLE POWER SOURCE Introduction Electricity is the most viable form of energy directly usable to the modern society of man, as all other form of energy. Thermal, mechanical, and chemical requires a generator in order to utilize these forms of energy to the ever growing technological society of man. None of the technological advancement humans have achieved would be possible if not for the discovery of electricity as an energy source. Majority of the electricity source in the Philippines came from fossil fuel. As such, generating electricity for consumption seriously harms the environment, and exhausts our limited source of expendable natural energy source. Although, renewable energy are being implemented to counteract the use of fossil fuels, it is still not enough enough as national demand for electricity exceeds those that are being supplied through the alternative fuel system. In order to save energy, numerous studies have been created in order to help fight energy wasting. wasting. In order to aid this cause cause we will study about the nature of electric motors and its potential to be reused as a generator capable of producing electricity. This study is created by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) students of St. Theresa’s School of Novaliches in order to aid the global campaign for energy saving and use of renewable energy sources. In this study, the researcher hopes to develop a mechanical ingenuity that combines the process of electric motor and generator. generator. As an electric motor, the device shall acts as a normal electric fan, but to the generator augmentations it can be possible for it to recycle energy and use it as either a light bulb or a power source for any small voltage devices. Though power recycling cannot exceed the amount of the initial energy, and it cannot produce the same amount of electricity from its power source. Using this device we can save a little bit of energy and reuse for daily life needs. It is not very impactful as a single unit, but can be really helpful if the society contributes to its cause.
Background of the Study The idea of reusing energy over and over again originally brought attention from the attempt to create a Perpetually Moving machine. A Machine that is capable of moving continuously infinitely
appealed to the mass as its potential energy production can be a world changing event. However it proved early on as scientifically impossible, as it breaks fundamental Physics Law to even be considered as viable. The Law of Conservation of Energy clearly states that the amount of energy in the whole universe is constant and therefore cannot be mass produce. Energy, like matter, cannot be created or destroyed.
Additionally, being able to create a perpetual moving machine breaks the 1st law of
Thermodynamics; it states that all things in the universe will come to destruction. So called as entropy, therefore a machine that is theoretically said to exist continuously is not possible. Every matter decays and machinery parts are of no exemption. Given these scientific laws, it alluded to the device’s logical implausibility. Using these setbacks, a new type of device capable of reusing energy again emerged; man cannot fight entropy or the Law of Conservation of Energy. However we can limit the things we want to achieve and produce a less flashy incarnation of the perpetually moving machine in to something that basically serves what it is supposed to do. Abuse energy’s constant and reuses energy. How will the perpetually moving machine be able to produce tons of energy? It is through the use of generators and Faraday’s law , a turbine will be connected through the machine and its perpetual motion will create mechanical energy that is able to move the magnets inside the generator around the copper wires and create electromagnetic induction and create electricity. It was only proven that this is scientifically impossible, therefore we have opted in more realistic but less impactful machinery. In this device we w ill mechanically augment an ordinary motor (preferably something that is used daily like an electric fan) with lightweight generators capable of producing 20 watts and reusing a little bit of energy consumed by the motor. Though exceeding the initial electric cost is not possible, as per the Law of Conservation of Energy; where energy, when transformed into another form will lose some of energy through heat. Therefore maximum utilization of energy sources is not possible. This device can create quite unique scenarios. But more importantly it is able to to use energy one more time and this will be completely free. That is the aim of this study.
Statement of The Problem 1.
How efficient is the technology in energy r eusing?
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It is economically viable to be used in a c ommon household?
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How can it help the Filipino’s in day to day activities?
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What impact can it cause to the energy and electrical industry in our co untry?
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How can we further utilize the device ingenuity in the technological society that we live in?
Scope and Delimitation The study’s scope includes STEM Senior High School students enrolled at St. Theresa’s School of Novaliches at the Academic Year 2017 – 2018. The study will use the respondent’s perception and knowledge in energy consumption and energy saving. It’s delimitation excludes other school’s for practical reasons and strands as the study is purely scientific, more relevant to the STEM st rand.
Significance of the Study As stated early on the study, the research will have many beneficiaries !. Household If created and used correctly, the device’s ingenuity and cost effectiveness will help a lot of common household through energy saving and practical uses. 2. School Administration The study would help the school not only in energy saving but also bringing it honor and recognition. 3. Future Researchers The study will serve as another contribution to the ever growing technological advancement and paves the way for more energy saving devices.
