Polytechnic University of the Philippines

College of Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Sta. Mesa, Manila

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A THESIS FOR THE P ARTIAL C OMPLETION OF THE ACADEMIC SUBJECT ELEN 4011
(EE PROJECT STUDY )

By:
DE LEON, CZARMIEL R.
YANGAG , JOEMARK
MILANTE , RENZ MARL
REYES, EMERSON

Chapter 3: Research Methodology

A. Method of Research
The project study was carried out to design an emergency lighting device to
be able to see in the dark in case of unfortunate event happens. The design was
inspired by the principle of free energy and clean energy but fail to comply with
the initial intention of the researcher was to prove over-unity motor/generator.
The design system was created at various researchers house. The materials,

instrument used, procedure and technological analysis have been discussed in

this chapter.
Many study was conducted to find ways of generating clean energy. Clean
energy may have a specific definition in the mind but it may be synonymous with
renewable energy (i.e. wind energy, hydro energy, solar energy and geothermal
energy). Clean energy from the researchers point of view are the energy that
doesnt harm the earth and the living things its sheltering.
Using the web, the researchers was able to gather information about the
project study. The study has the same principle with the patent created so many
years ago but the technology about permanent magnets were very expensive
especially strong magnets.
***The prototype was made up of 3 stator, 3 rotor and a platform where the
rotor and stator will be attached.
***The other prototype was made up of 1 stator and 1 rotor and a platform.
Materials
Performance evaluation of Permanent Magnet Generator requires accurate
design of the platform and the alignment of neodymium magnet and ferrite core.
The materials used in this project study are described below:

Instrument and Materials used

***First design***
1. Neodymium magnet
2. Ferrite Core
3. Hack Saw

4. Non-metallic material (for the

platform, wheels and rings)
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6. Diagonal Plier
7. Long nose plier

8. Glue
9. Bearings

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(TABLE SHOWING THE QUANTITY

AND COST OF MATERIAL)

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PreDesign
Phase

Design
Phase

Set-up
Phase

Testing
Phase

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Figure 2: Block Diagram of the Research Method and Procedure

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Pre-Design Phase
This phase of the study includes research about the project ,

knowing about recent studies paralleled to the study, and for popular scheme.
The purpose of this section is to set goals in order to create the design in
desired output and the proponents made a brainstorming on how to obtain the
design of the project study. The gathering of any means serve as the main
source in developing this project study.
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Design Phase
This phase includes the designing the layout, schematic diagram

and determining the materials, equipment and the cost of the whole project. The
researchers develop the literary appearance of the prototype, its parts and uses.
This phase includes the development of the schematic diagram and the
availability of its parts.
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Figure 3: Rotor and Stator Design

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Figure 4: Front View and Perspective View

26.Set-up Phase
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This phase includes the purchasing of the needed equipment and

materials. Perhaps, the collection of the money used in through set-up. In
here, the two stages were used. It is necessary to know the pre-design and
design objectives for easy achievement of set goals.

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( Construction Procedure )

Testing Phase

This phase includes the performance and testing of the designed

project study. After designing and developing stage of the project study,

the performance and efficiency of the Permanent Magnet Generator has

been tested. The proponents executed different design circuits then the
output of each will be compared to the expected outcome.

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( PROCEDURE )
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Maintenance and Safety Handling

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