TITLE: IMPROVISED SELF CHARGING POWER BANK: CONVERSION OF AIR TO

KINETIC ENERGY AS AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF POWER

SUBMMITTED BY:

BAREO, Aljohn L.

CATUIZA, Jovi-lee Nicole

CUA, Stephen Andrew

DIMACALI, Felipe Marc

IGLE, John Ashley

JAVIER, Kristoffer Vaughn Howard

LUMERIO, Lucas

PENAFLORIDA, Aldrin

TANGUILIG, Roberto Luis

SUBMMITTED TO:

MR. JHON MICHAEL PADILLA

ABSTRACT

Title : Improvised Self Charging Power Bank: Conversion of Air to Kinetic

Energy as an Alternative Source of Power

Researchers : Bareo, Aljohn L

Catuiza, Jovi-lee Nicole

Cua, Stephen Andrew

Dimacali, Felipe Marc

IGLE, John Ashley

Javier, Kristoffer Vaughn Howard

Lumerio, Lucas

Penaflorida, Aldrin

Tanguilig, Roberto Luis

Adviser : Mr. Jhon Michael Padilla

 Electronic gadgets play a vital role in modern society. It is often use for communication.

Power bank, is a portable batteries that use circuitry to control any power in and power out.

There are different types of power banks: 1) phones or tablet chargers; 2) solar chargers; 3)

phone case chargers. The purpose of this study is to construct an improvised self charging power

bank and compare its function to the commercial power bank, lessen the electricity consumption,

increase the lifespan as standard power banks can last eighteen months only. Most power banks

are very expensive and consume a lot of electricity, therefore, electricity expenses in houses is

high. Since most of the power banks have similar features, the researchers found a solution to the

common problems that commercial power banks have. Improvised self charging power bank will

lessen the electricity consumption and increase the lifespan of a power bank.

Keywords: improvised, self-charging, power bank, commercial, lifespan, and electricity

No. of words: one hundred fifty (150) words

CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL

Electronic gadgets play a vital role in modern society. It is often use for communication.

The size of the electronic devices has shrink from macro to micro and will transform into

nanometer in the near future. The unique features of these mobile phones are: data storage, music

with audio and video, navigation system, conference calls, e-commerce, e-learning, etc., which

requires large capacity battery system. However, most mobile phones use Lithium-ion battery

forcompatibility and has a limited energy storage to operate mobile phones. These batteries are

providing energy for hours and maximum a day depending on the usage pattern of the mobile

phone. When the battery is drained out, plug in for recharging. Charging can be done through

plug-in or by the use of power banks.

Power bank is a portable charger that stores energy and use it to charge electronic gadgets

by the means of USB. Power banks come in different sizes and shapes to suit the power that is

needed for their device. Also, most of the power banks are bulky and heavy. Mobile phones

requires a high powered batteries to increase the operating duration. Therefore, power banks with

enhanced capacities ranges from 2000 mAh (milliamp hours) to 20000 mAh or beyond are great

in charging a mobile phones. Power banks are composed of lithium-ion battery, hardware

protection circuit, outer case, and battery which is the main part of the power bank.

Sun rays, air, and water can be converted into electricity. An article entitled “Wind

Energy” by energy4me. Wind turbines convert kinetic energy into mechanical power that can be

used for grinding grains and pumping water. However, 14 miles is needed to convert wind

energy to electricity.Conversion of air into electricity can reduce the electrical cost.
 The goal of this project is to construct an improvised self-charging power bank and

convert air to kinetic energy to produce electricity and compare its function to the commercial

power bank. The improvised self-charging power bank have tiny holes on the sides for air to

enter which is needed for the process of conversion. Also, there are covers on the sides where

holes are located to stop air from entering to prevent overcharging. There are light indicators for

the battery level of the improvised power bank.

PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

The purpose of this study is to construct an improvised self charging power bank and

compare its function to the commercial power bank, lessen the electricity consumption, increase

the lifespan as standard power banks can last eighteen months only.

There are different types of power banks: 1) phones or tablet chargers; 2) solar chargers;

3) phone case chargers.Most power banks are very expensive and consume a lot of electricity

depending on the energy storage, therefore, electricity expenses in houses is high.When left

charged unattended, explosion and many accidents may occur. Accidents involving overcharged

gadgets had lead many people to die. 134M pounds or 8,939,619,143.80 pesosof electricity

wasted every year by overcharging mobile phones and laptops in United Kingdom, 43% are

laptops, 41% are mobile phones, and 10% are iPods (Daily Mail Reporter, 2012). Power banks

can provide the power that is needed by your electronic gadget but they are heavy and bulky

(Triszia Marie Santos, 2015).

Since most of the power banks have similar features, the researchers found a solution to the

common problems that commercial power banks have. The objective of this study is to know if

improvised self charging power bank has the ability to charge one or more gadget, compare the
electrical energy consumption to the commercial power bank, know the electrical capacity of the

improvised self charging power bank, know how much time the improvised self charging power

bank consume to be fully charge.

PERSONNEL INVOLVED

This section discusses the personnel involved in the project design, and their roles in

project implementation and evaluation.

Electronic Engineers. They will maintain and test the procedures for electronic

components and equipment, evaluate systems and recommend design modifications or

equipment repair.

The personnel involved in this project will be Engr. Jojo Sierra, an electronic engineer

who will evaluate, share his knowledge and put his experience to conduct the experiment and

make the said project. This project will make it possible with the help of our Almighty God.
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

This is the logical conclusion, after evaluating, deciding, visioning, planning, applying

for funds and finding the financial resources of a project.

 ACTIVITY PLAN

Date Activity

1 Day Identifying the Problem

1 Day Identifying the Objectives or Goal of the

Project

1 Day Identifying Solutions

7 Days Gathering all the Materials needed

5 Days Seek the help of an Electronic Engineer for

the Construction of the Improvised Self

Charging Power Bank

1 Day Start the Project

2 Days Testing the Improvised Self Charging Power

Bank and Gather Information

1 Day Identify the Expenses

1 Day Identify the Achievements of the Project

  RESOURCE PLAN

ITEM DESCRIPTION SOURCE COST

TP4056 Charging A complete constant- e-Gizmo

Module current/constant-voltage linear Mechatronix ₱22.50

charger for single cell lithium-ion Central

batteries.

Slide Switch Are mechanical switches using SSW-DP3T1

a slider that moves (slides) from the e-Gizmo ₱15.00

open (off) position to the closed (on) Mechatronix

position. Central

Li-ion Battery a rechargeable battery that uses 2200mAh

Lithium-ion
lithium ions as the primary Makerlab 18650 Battery
3.7V
component of its electrolyte Electronics ₱ 119.75/piece

Boost Converter A buck-boost converter steps a USB DC-DC

0.9-5V 600mA
voltage up or down, producing a Makerlab Boost
Converter
voltage equal to or higher or lower Electronics
₱ 54.75
than the input voltage.

Soldering Iron A tool used for melting solder and

FREE
applying it to metals that are to be

joined.
 Gearbox A mechanical device used for torque Shopee Toy Car
Gearbox
increase/decrease via speed ₱90.00
reduction/increase.

Propeller A mechanical device for propelling 80mm 4

Blades
a boat or aircraft, consisting of a Lazada Propeller
Blades
revolving shaft with two or more

broad, angled blades attached to it. ₱61.00

BUDGET

This is a detailed and research-supported sales pitch for a project. Creating the most

accurate representation of the costs involved.

Item Cost

TP4056 Charging Module ₱22.50

Slide Switch ₱15.00

Li-ion Battery ₱ 119.75/piece

Boost Converter ₱ 54.75

Soldering Iron ₱0.00

Gearbox ₱90.00

Propeller ₱61.00

TOTAL ₱363.00
MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Monitoring usually focuses on processes, such as when and where activities occur, who

delivers them and how many people or entities they reach. Evaluation aims at determining the

relevance, impact, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of interventions and contributions

of the intervention to the results achieved.

 On-going

The researchers will seek help from Engr. Jojo Sierra an electronic engineer, for

the construction of project.

 Mid-term

The researchers and the personnel involved will evaluate if the project is going

accordingly to the plan.

 Final

Formulate the results of the improvised self charging power bank.

CONCLUSION

The primary goal and objective of this project is to create and compare the improvised

self charging power bank to the commercial power bank if it can charge one or more gadgets,

compare the electricity consumption, know the electrical capacity, and to know how much time

the improvised self charging power bank consume to be fully charge. Improvised self charging

power bank will lessen the electricity consumption and increase the lifespan of a power bank.
REFERENCES:

https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Mobile-PowerBank/

https://www.globalspec.com/learnmore/electrical_electronic_components/switches/slide_

switches

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97NzKIzDWJw