Comparison of Piezoelectric and Electromagnetic Technologies in Harnessing The Vibration or Sound of Trains as a Rail Contact Battery Charger

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10.2991/978-94-6463-384-9_39How to use a DOI?

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charger; electromagnetic; frequency; piezoelectric; resonant; rail contact; sound

Abstract

The development of sound energy as an alternative energy source has become increasingly important in addressing the limitations of fossil energy sources. This research focuses on the selection of piezoelectric and electromagnetic technologies to harness the vibration or sound of trains as a battery charger for rail contacts. The variables that were altered include the distance between the device and the train track, as well as the input sound frequency during laboratory testing. Although both piezoelectric and electromagnetic technologies have their respective advantages and disadvantages, this research provides conclusions based on field and laboratory tests. This research has significant implications for the development of renewable energy sources in the transportation sector, particularly in the use of sound energy in trains. One piezoelectric device produces 0.5 V at a 1 mm deflection. Field testing showed voltage results reaching 1.3 V, while electromagnetic technology produced 0.52 V. Laboratory testing showed piezoelectric voltage results of 0.72 V and electromagnetic voltage results of 0.43 V. By harnessing renewable energy from vibrations or sound, we can reduce our dependence on fossil energy sources and enhance the operational efficiency of trains. The results of this research can serve as a foundation for the development of more efficient and sustainable battery charging systems for rail contacts in the future.

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AU  - Herlambang Satriyo Utomo
AU  - Arief Darmawan
AU  - Mariana Diah Puspitasari
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/02/20
TI  - Comparison of Piezoelectric and Electromagnetic Technologies in Harnessing The Vibration or Sound of Trains as a Rail Contact Battery Charger
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Railway and Transportation 2023 (ICORT 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 436
EP  - 446
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-384-9_39
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-384-9_39
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