Open AccessA Mobile Green Power Source for Emergency and Special Purposes Using Solar and Wind Power
Author(s) -
Sara Chen,
Corinna Gonzalez,
Cristian A. Díaz,
Kenneth Leung,
Anthony Liu,
Nate Lopez,
Nam Thành Nguyễn,
Anh Phung,
Andrew Uzueta,
Knikolas Wooden,
Huy Viet Le
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
wseas transactions on circuits and systems/wseas transactions on circuits
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2224-266X
pISSN - 1109-2734
DOI - 10.37394/23201.2021.20.25
Subject(s) - usable , renewable energy , truck , unit (ring theory) , battery (electricity) , automotive engineering , solar power , trailer , power (physics) , wind power , computer science , engineering , electrical engineering , multimedia , physics , mathematics education , mathematics , quantum mechanics
In this project, a mobile, renewable, and versatile generation unit is designed. It utilizes solar and wind energy resources which make it usable in any location. The power source can effectively support emergency situations, such as hurricane, wildfire, earthquake, as well as special events such as remote training. It can provide at least 3.7kW to run multiple tools used during search and rescue situations. Specifically, the unit has seven 5-VDC 2-A DC/USB outlets, two AC 120-V 15-A outlets, and four 6-W LED lights which serve diverse equipment and devices. Its battery system could potentially run on its own for 12 hours when supplying 1kW. The unit is housed in a normally-sized trailer with the total weight of around 10,000 lbs. It is very versatile as it can be towed by any popular truck to diverse locations. Simulation has shown that the unit works properly and all design expectations have been met. The use of this green power source will help save lives while keeping our air clean