IJCATR Volume 12 Issue 12

Smart Charge Controller using Buck Converter Topology for Bicycle Power Generator in DC House Electrical Grid

Lutfir Rahman Aliffianto, Ilham Agung Wicaksono, Rezki El Arif
10.7753/IJCATR1212.1012
keywords : charge controller, topology buck converter, bicycle power generator, optimization, charging coordination.

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Human energy is a renewable and abundant source. It can be effectively used in DC home electric systems. To convert human energy into electrical energy, a bicycle power generator is required, accompanied by a battery to store the converted energy. Nevertheless, the varying nature of the energy generated through pedaling may lead to swift damage to the battery. The author designed and built a charge controller to ensure a constant flow of voltage and current to the battery. Abbreviations of technical terms are explained the first time they are used. The language is clear, objective, and formal, without filler words or biased language. The writing adheres to conventional structure and uses precise word choice. Grammatical correctness and consistent formatting are employed, with common academic sections included. The Buck Converter topology regulates the field current (If) entering the alternator to maintain a stable alternator output voltage. The current from the source flows into the Buck Converter circuit. The microcontroller adjusts the duty cycle to set the field current (If) in the Buck Converter. When the rotation of the alternator is high, the value of the field current (If) is decreased, and when the rotation is low, the value of the field current (If) is increased in order to maintain a constant output voltage despite the changes in rotation.
@artical{l12122023ijcatr12121012,
Title = "Smart Charge Controller using Buck Converter Topology for Bicycle Power Generator in DC House Electrical Grid",
Journal ="International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research(IJCATR)",
Volume = "12",
Issue ="12",
Pages ="80 - 84",
Year = "2023",
Authors ="Lutfir Rahman Aliffianto, Ilham Agung Wicaksono, Rezki El Arif"}
  • Proposes a smart charger controller for bicycle power generator in DC house electrical system.
  • Describes the intelligence of the charge controller in optimizing energy conversion and storage.
  • Highlights features like real-time data analytics, and adaptive control mechanisms.
  • Evaluates the feasibility of implementing a DC-based electrical grid in a residential setting.