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5 (3) , 2014, 3294 - 3297

Generation of Electricity from Fans

MD Saquib Gadkari, Khemchand Kolte, Mrunal Jasani, Akash Vichare, Beatrice.S

Computer Engineering Department,

Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mahim,
Mumbai, India.

Abstract—Fans are the most used items in India despite the 4. Rotor -The angle at which the stator faces the rotor, the
widespread availability of Cooler’s and air conditioners. Since physical distance between the two, and the geometry of
the initial capital cost of solar systems is still quite high , when slots carved into each set of laminations combine to create
it comes to generate power for a domestic use and energy two out-of-phase magnetic fields. The rotor spins because it
saving and energy generating is a major issue for repels the rotating magnetic field induced by the stator.
mankind .This paper presents method of generating power by
a ceiling fan . The generated power can be either used or can
Generators, Dynamos, and Batteries are the three tools
be stored in a battery for powering some other devices. necessary to create/store substantial amounts of electricity
for human use.
Keywords—Alternator; dynamo; Electromagnetism.
III. ACTUAL CONCEPT
I. INTRODUCTION Wind turbine motor is used to generate electricity.
World is a storehouse of energy. We all know that energy Permanent magnet motor can be used as a generator for
can neither be created nor be destroyed but can be battery charging. The spinning shaft turns the
transformed from one form to another. But we are wasting electromagnets that are surrounded by heavy coils of copper
resources that can produce energy as if they are limitless. If wire inside generators. This creates a magnetic field, which
we can renew and Reuse the energy we waste, it would help causes the electrons in the copper wire to move from atom
in some way to the problem of scarcity of energy, which is to atom, creating electricity. The voltage produced by a
the major threat of present world. By using the concept of generator depends upon the number of turns in its coils, the
wind turbines Wind-generated electricity can be used for strength of the magnet, and the rate at which the magnet
battery charging and for connection with the power grid. turns. The more turns in the coils, the more voltage is
Beside every fan there is a tube light by a mechanism inside produced.
the fans motor or a belt that rotates and light up the bulb or
store the energy in a battery which could be used to power AC dynamo which is used to generate current as shown in
up other machines. the Fig. II, it will be interconnected with a ceiling fan
. through a mechanism in which the rotating ceiling fan
motor will rotate dynamo’s shaft. It will be connected in
II. ELECTRICITY GENERATION such a way that as the number of rotations of ceiling fan
A motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy increases the rotation of the shaft of AC dynamo increases,
of rotation. Some motors can be operated as generators to by the mean time the voltage is also generated. The voltage
convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. generated will be given to the charging circuit which will
be converted to dc .Then it will be given to the 1 volt
1. Dynamo - A device that makes direct current electric battery and by using an inverter circuit and a step up
power using electromagnetism. It is also known as a transformer this 1 volt may be converted to around 250
generator; however the term generator normally refers to an volts and used for other external purpose.
"alternator" which creates AC (Alternative Current) power. IV. CHARGING CIRCUIT
The Fig I show’s a dynamo attached to a fan’s motor for
2. Generator - normally this term is used to describe an
alternator which creates AC power using electromagnetism. power generation [1]. The dynamo is attached to the fan’s
motor in such a way that it results in the rotational motion
of the dynamo’s shaft. This motion causes the dynamo to
3. Stator - Fluctuating polarity creates a rotating magnetic
field in the stator. The field crosses a 0.3.mm gap to induce produce electrical energy. The dynamo output is given to
a current in laminations in the rotor, which spins around the the rectifier circuit and then to the voltage regulator and
stationary stator. hence the dc regulated output is used for charging
*3yNiMH (nickel metal hydride) Battery.  

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                                        LM317 IC7812(voltage regulator)  output. The rotor is pivotally mounted on the motor axle
through a bearing .In this embodiment, the rotor has several
magnetic objects around the stator. The magnetic objects
can be permanent magnets. The rotor is surrounded with
several connecting parts for fixing a blade frame. The blade
frame has several blades. The bottom of the blade frame is
pivotally installed with an illuminating unit. In practice,
each of the first magnetizing coils is driven by the input
voltage to produce an induced magnetic field. The rotor is
thus driven to rotate with respect to the stator and build up
inertia. When the rotor rotates with respect to the stator, the
rotor rotates and cuts through the magnetic lines. A back
EMF is thus generated in the induced magnetic field. In this
case, the second magnetizing coil on the stator detects the
received EMF. The received EMF is converted by the
Bridge rectifier Capacitor filter Breadboard Connecting wires power distribution controlling circuit into electrical power
for output. In this embodiment, the power distribution
Fig. I Charging circuit
controlling circuit is electrically connected with the
V. WHY DYNAMO ? illuminating unit at the bottom of the blade frame. The
The  Dynamo can be used to convert mechanical energy to electrical power output from the power distribution
electrical energy. Alternating current can be produced controlling circuit can drive the illuminating unit at the
normally using the dynamo [3]. This current can be used to bottom of the blade frame.
charge AC/DC devices directly instead of storing it in a
battery and use the same. If suppose the devices are not in
use, then the power generated can be stored in a battery.
The amount of power generated from a dynamo is sufficient
to power the devices, which require low power. Most of the
electronic gadgets including mobile phones, iPods can be
powered using this. 

VI. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

A ceiling fan motor with a generator winding that mainly
consists of a motor axle, a stator, and a rotor [1]. The stator    
is fixed on the motor axle. In this embodiment, the stator is
  Fig. II Charging NiMH batteries using Dynamo
formed by stacking a predetermined number of metal
plates. The stator is surrounded with a plurality of first Therefore, the illuminating unit can produce light
magnetizing coils, each of which is winded with a second without additional electrical power. However, it should be
magnetizing coil with a generator winding. The second mentioned that the energy saving driver con rolling circuit
magnetic coil detects the received EMF around it. The can convert external AC power into DC power, and
stator has a predetermined number of equally spaced coil eliminate the power supply noise interference. When the
arms in the perpendicular direction toward the motor axle. circuit is operating the energy-saving driver controlling
circuit can detect the position of the rotor in rotation, and
Each of the coil arms has a concave section for the therefore determine the electrical current phases of
corresponding first magnetizing coil to Wind around. The individual first magnetizing coils. In this embodiment, the
second magnetizing coil further Winds around the energy-saving driver controlling circuit has a predetermined
corresponding first magnetizing coil. In particular, each of number of Hall elements. Each of the Hall elements can
the first magnetizing coils is electrically connected with an detect the polarity of the rotator in rotation. The energy-
energy-saving driver controlling circuit. The energy-saving saving driver controlling circuit can thus determine and
control the electrical current phases of the first magnetizing
driver controlling circuit receives an input voltage and
coils for them to build up the inertia. The rotor can thus
controls the electrical current phases of the first continue its rotation With respect to the stator. Moreover,
magnetizing coils. The second magnetizing coil is the energy-saving driver controlling circuit provides an
electrically connected with a power distribution controlling energy-saving control means, which uses the input voltage
circuit for converting the back EMF detected and received in an intermittent Way to start the energy saving driver
by the second magnetizing coil into electrical power for controlling circuit. When the energy-saving driver

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controlling circuit receives the input voltage, it controls the When the energy-saving driver con trolling circuit does not
ON time of the first magnetizing coils. The rotor is driven receive the input voltage, the rotor still rotates With respect
to rotate With respect to the stator and maintain its inertia. to the stator due to inertia and produces a back EMF. In this
When the energy-saving driver control ling circuit does not case, the power distribution controlling circuit can still use
receive the input voltage, the rotor continues to rotate With the back EMF detected and received by the second
respect to the stator due to inertia. In this case, the rotor still magnetizing coil to generate electrical power. This
cuts through the magnetic lines and produces a back EMF. effectively increases the power generating efficiency of the
Therefore, even when the energy-saving driver controlling invention.
circuit does not receive the input voltage, the power
distribution controlling circuit still uses the back EMF VII.MODIFICATION
detected and received by the second magnetic coil to Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as
generate electrical power. This can effectively increase the well as alternative embodiments, will be apparent to people
power generating efficiency. In the above mentioned skilled in the art. Therefore, it is contemplated that the
energy-saving control means, the power distribution circuit appended claims will cover all modifications that fall within
and the energy-saving driver controlling circuit have to the true scope of the invention. What is claimed is:
cooperate closely in their signals. It differs from the 1.A ceiling fan motor with a generator winding comprising
previous embodiment in that the power distribution a stator and a rotor[4], wherein the stator is fixed on a
controlling circuit is electrically connected with a motor axle and surrounded with a plurality of first
chargeable battery. The electrical power output from the magnetizing coils, each of which is winded with a
power distribution controlling circuit charges the second magnetizing coil With a generator winding; the
chargeable battery. The chargeable battery is further rotor is pivotally mounted on the motor axle and has a
electrically connected with the energy-saving driver plurality of magnetic objects around the stator; each of
controlling circuit. When the external power supply stops the first magnetizing coils is driven by an input voltage
supplying power, the chargeable battery can still supply to generate an induced magnetic field for the rotor to
power to the energy-saving driver controlling circuit. The rotate with respect to the stator; and the second
power distribution controlling circuit is further electrically magnetizing coil of the stator detects and receives a
connected with an illuminating unit and a chargeable back electromotive force (EMF) produced as the rotor
battery. The chargeable battery is electrically connected rotates and cuts through the magnetic lines and
with the energy-saving driver controlling circuit. Therefore, generates electrical power. The ceiling fan motor with
the electrical power output from the power distribution a generator winding of claim 1, wherein the stator is
controlling circuit can be used to drive the illuminating unit formed with a predetermined number of equally spaced
at the bottom of the blade frame and produce light. When coil arms in the perpendicular direction to Ward the
the electrical power produced by the power distribution rotor axle, each of the coil arms has a concave section,
controlling circuit is greater than the power consumed by and each of the first magnetizing coils.
the illuminating unit, the excess power can be used to 2. Winds around the corresponding concave section of the
charge the chargeable battery. When the external power coil arm.
supply stops supplying power, the energy-saving driver 3. The ceiling fan motor with a generator winding of claim
controlling circuit can still operate normally under the further comprising an energy-saving driver controlling
power supply of the chargeable battery. The invention as circuit and a power distribution controlling circuit,
disclosed above has the following advantages: The first wherein the energy-saving driver controlling circuit is
magnetizing coil of the stator in the invention is directly electrically connected with the first magnetizing coils
Winded with a second magnetizing coil with a generator and receives the input voltage to control the electrical
Winding. Therefore, it Achieves the effect of generating current phases of the first magnetizing coils, driving
power without increasing too much of the motor load. the rotor to rotate with respect to the stator and build up
According to the invention, the volume and cost of the an inertia, the power distribution controlling circuit is
invention can be greatly reduced. The first magnetizing coil electrically connected with the second magnetizing
and the second magnetizing coil share the magnetic objects coils for converting the back EMF detected and
on the rotor. Therefore, the production cost of the invention received by the second magnetizing coils into electrical
can be reduced. The invention uses the second magnetizing power for output.
coil to detect and receive the back EMF produced because 4. The ceiling fan motor with a generator winding of claim
the rotor rotates and cuts through the magnetic lines. The 3, wherein the energy- saving driver controlling circuit
back EMF is used by the power distribution controlling detects the position of the rotor in rotation and thereby
circuit to generate electrical power. Therefore, without determines and controls the electrical current phase of
additional power supply, the invention can light up an each of the magnetizing coils.
illuminating unit or charge a chargeable battery. Therefore, 5. The ceiling fan motor with a generator winding of claim
the invention can save energy and reduce the utility cost. 3, where in the electrical power output from the power
The invention further uses an energy-saving means on the distribution controlling circuit drives an illuminating
energy-saving driver controlling circuit to supply the input unit.
voltage in an intermittent Way to the energy-saving driver 6. The ceiling fan motor with a generator winding of claim
controlling circuit. This helps reducing the electrical power. 3 Wherein the electrical power output from the power

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distribution controlling circuit charges a chargeable DEMERITS

battery that is electrically connected with the energy-
saving driver controlling circuit. 1) The incorporation of dynamo's mechanism may reduce
7.The ceiling fan motor with a generator winding , wherein speed of the fan.
the electrical power output from the power distribution
controlling circuit drives an illuminating unit and 2) The electricity generated by the mechanism will be lesser
charges a chargeable battery[4], the chargeable battery than the electricity consumed by fan.
being electrically connected with the energy-saving
driver controlling circuit and the illuminating unit. 3) Energy loss is too high.
8. The ceiling fan motor with a generator winding of claim,
wherein the energy-saving driver controlling circuit has X. CONCLUSION
an energy saving control means that uses the input At a time when there is crisis casting its shadows all over
voltage to inter- mediately start the energy-saving the world one has to look into alternate renewable sources.
driver controlling circuit; the energy- saving driver One such alternate way to generate power is presented in
controlling circuit controls the ON time of the first this paper .The rotational energy of the dynamo, can be
magnetizing coils when receiving the input voltage, used to operate several small powered devices. Both
driving the rotor to rotate with respect to the stator and dynamo and alternator can be used. The various
maintain its inertia; and the rotor continues to rotate applications where this power can be used are charging of
With respect to the stator due to inertia when the laptops, cell phones etc.
energy-saving driver controlling circuit does not
receive the input voltage, and the rotor still cuts ACKNOWLEDGMENT
through magnetic lines and produces a back EMF so We take this opportunity to express our gratitude towards
that the power distribution controlling circuit uses the the following people for their encouragement and guidance
back EMF detected and received by the second without which the successful completion of our project
magnetizing coil to generate electrical power. work would not have been possible.
VIII. APPLICATIONS
We are grateful to our project guide Ms.Beatrice.S for her
1) Colleges, hospitals, hostels are equipped with at least 50 valuable guidance and a suggestion in our project work .It
fans where this energy generating mechanism may be used was through her relentless efforts that we have been able to
to light up the tube lights or charge a battery and power up fulfill our project requirement. We would also like to thank
other devices like computers ,laptops etc. Ms Sushama Khanvilkar (Head of Department) for her
encouragement and support during the project.
2) In order to charge cell phone we need a mobile charging
circuit which would give the appropriate voltage and We would further like to extend a warm token of
appreciation towards our college for providing a conductive
current required for charging the mobile and will be helpful
environment for our project. Also we would like to thank
to middle class people to save energy and money. our Internet lab for internet facilities which helped us to
build our project.
IX. MERITS AND DEMERITS

MERITS REFERENCES
1. http://www.appropedia.org/Rowan%27s_portable_pedal_power_gen
1) Low initial cost: - The initial cost of an electric motor is erator
considerably lower than solar photovoltaic (PV) panels with 2. Statistics, “No. of Towns and Villages Electrified in India", Ministry
of Statistics and Programme Implementation, India.
the same Output. 3. http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2011/05/biek/powered-electricity-
generators.html
2) No emissions of carbon dioxide (Co2), mercury(Ag), 4. http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/human-
powered/pedalpower/
nitrogen oxide (N2), sulphur dioxide (Sio2) or particulate
matter into the air, water or soil and helps preserve and
protect the environment for future generations.

3) Minimum maintenance cost once generators are

constructed, they can operate efficiently without any
problems for long period of time. Additionally, one need
not have to check them on a regular basis and extra cost of
generator maintenance can be avoided.

4) Reduces the cost to transmit electricity along power

lines.

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