Simulation of Electricity Generation from Asphaltic Road Traffic Flow by using Solid Work Software: A case study of Addis Ababa/Finfinnee City

Abstract

In the current scenario demand of power is increasing day to day with increasing population. On the other hand, energy crisis is also a main issue of today’s life and all there is a shortage of optional energy resources due to its large usage. So, we have to sort out this problem with a technique which are not only to overcome this energy crisis. Many conventional resources are creating pollution so that’s why focus is given to shifted towards eco-friendly solution. A large amount of kinetic energy is being wasted on roads on daily basis in different forms which can be used to generate power and this power can be store in batteries. Man in his lifetime, uses energy in one form or the other. In fact, whatever happens in nature, results, out of the conversion of energy in one form or the other the blowing of the wind, the formation of the clouds and the flow of water are a few examples that stand testimony to this fact. The extensive usage of energy has resulted in an energy crisis, and there is a need to develop methods of optimal utilization, which can not only ease the crisis but also preserve the environment. The main objective of this study was to simulate generation of electricity from Addis Ababa asphaltic traffic flow by using Solid work software, at sites in Addis Ababa city, this study attempts to show how energy will be tapes and used at a commonly used system, the road power generation. Road power generation (RPG) is one of the most recent power generation concepts. This simulation is shows how to converts the kinetic energy of the vehicles into electric energy by installing of Conventional set on asphaltic road. It takes the stroke motion of the vehicles and converts it to the rotary motion by crank mechanism and it generates the electricity. This study also shows clearly, the working principle of the designed system, Data were collected from Ministry of transport, Addis Ababa city Road Authority and also recorded primary data were collected from road traffic flow to attain the aims of the study, simulation of the system was conducted using solid work software, the output power from pushing driving force of vehicle passing over the speed breaker arrangement for one-minute equal to 33.33watts produce. Taking the various criteria that determine the power generation, graphs are plotted. overall budget of the study is 25,000ETB. Lastly as a recommendation that governments and every stake holder should have to give attention for this renewable energy harvesting system