Client:
McGill Athletics
Description:
This project looks at demonstrating various forms of energy transformation in an easy-to-understand format to the McGill population. By attaching a electrical generator to an exercise bike, different types of energy can be produced.
1) Energy from the body is transformed into mechanical energy in the bike drive-train
2) Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy by the generator.
Accompanying the bike generator will be a poster or presentation, with comparisons of energy densities. For example, the time/distance one would need to bike to generate the saem energy as 1L of gasoline, or the CO2 saved by biking etc. The setup will need to be robust enough to be used at the gym, as well as transported around the campus for demos, tablings, and other events.
Team:
Chrisopher Chapman (Co-Ordinator)