A Model of Footstep Generator
Great O. Abadah *
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurum, Nigeria.
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Abstract
Sufficient energy generation is one the key amenities lack in Nigeria. Also, the effect of fossil fuel forced to seek for alternative energy sources. In order to solve the problem of energy in Nigeria and to achieve zero carbon emission, a footstep general prototype was developed using reversed manufacturing. Reversed manufacturing method was aborted in order to conserved energy, material and the environment and minimize waste especially e- waste. The performance of machine was evaluated based on the stepping pressure of humans that weigh between 50kg to 120kg.
Keywords: Footstep generator, Nigeria, fossil fuels, transmission mechanism