Team Excergy - Pump'n Power

Luke Halonen, Brandon Giordano, Baron Creager, Alberto Jasso

Introduction

Institution: Humboldt

State University

Class: Engineering 215

Fall 2011

Project: Flock House

Client: Mary Mattingly

Pump’n Power

Objective

The objective for our project is to create a human

powered generator that produces energy in an

entertaining and innovative way that may be

operated by most ages and capabilities.

What’s Coming Up?

Weighted criteria

Final design

Costs

Conclusion

Weighted Criteria

Safety (10)

Cost (10)

Durability (8)

Ease of Use (7.5)

Transportable (7.5)

Energy Output (7)

Embedded Energy (6.5)

Aesthetics (6.5)

Educational Value (5)

The Plan

Pump’n Power

Railroad Hand

Pump Trolley

Main Components

Bicycles

Pump Lever

Generator

Bicycle for striping/modifying

Small Power Generator

Traditional Railroad Pump Trolley

Scrap Yard Research

Bike Parts Search

Tools of the Build

Final Frame Fabrication

First Hacksaw Cut on Bike

Using Mill & Bandsaw

Prototype Testing

Building/Testing Prototype

Final Design

Frame and Chain

Lever Arm Axis Rotating Shaft Mount

Gear/Pedal Setup

The Pump’n Power

12

76

38

23

183

Design Cost (hours)

I: Problem Formulation

II: Literature Review and Problem Analysis

III: Alternative Solutions

IV: Decision

V: Specifications

Total Hours: 332

Phases:

Implementation CostsMaterial Quantity Cost Subtotal Retail Cost SubtotalBicycles, Tires, Cassettes, and Hubs 1 Donated $0.00 $130.00 $130.00

Bolt, Steel 1-1/2" 2 $0.75 $1.50 $0.75 $1.50

Bolts, Steel "U" 1-1/8" 2 $1.89 $3.78 $1.89 $3.78

Bolts, Steel "U" 1-3/8" 2 $2.09 $4.18 $2.09 $4.18

Bolts, Steel "U" 1-5/8" 2 $2.09 $4.18 $2.09 $4.18

Hand Grips, Set of Two 2 $8.50 $17.00 $8.50 $17.00

Hose Clamps 2 $2.49 $4.98 $2.49 $4.98

Hub Axel 1 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00

Motors, Used 2 $3.00 $6.00 $3.00 $6.00

Nut, Wing, Steel 1 $0.30 $0.30 $0.30 $0.30

Plate, Stainless Steel 1 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

Plate, Steel 1 $1.29 $1.29 $1.29 $1.29

Steel Round Bar 3/4" x 5' 1 $17.54 $17.54 $17.54 $17.54

Steel Square Bar 1-1/2" x 6' 1 $5.10 $5.10 $5.10 $5.10

Washers, Steel 3 $0.20 $0.60 $0.20 $0.60

Wood (2" x 2" x 8") 2 $1.50 $3.00 $1.50 $3.00

Wood Scraps 1 Donated $0.00 $10.00 $10.00

Totals: $73.45 $213.45

Maintenance Costs

Maintenance Task Frequency Time (min) Monthly (hr)

Inspect and Oil Chains Weekly 15 1

Inspect and Tighten Bolts Weekly 15 1

Inspect Electrical Wiring Weekly 15 1

Repack Wheel Bearings Once 60 0.125

Eight Month Total (hr): 25

In Conclusion…

Project was a success

Criteria Met

Vast, fun learning process

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