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The pictures below show system setups and operation for various events |
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The picture above shows a bike generator system set-up that was carried out for a local primary schools environment week The system allowed the pupils to pedal a bike into a light unit load. Software and hardware was used to display the equivalent power output on a smart board. The screen display showed that average power whilst the cyclist was pedaling and also displayed representative pictures of various electrical appliances that had the same equivalent power requirements. The first three items that were displayed were energy saving light bulbs, normal light bulbs and halogen lamps. Hence “How much energy does it take to change a light bulb”. A screen shot of the display is shown below |
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Local school demo |
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How much energy does it take to change a light bulb |
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Event Carried out at the Museum of Science and Industry In Manchester. 2nd—3rd April 2010 |
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The same setup as shown above was presented at an energy demo at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester (MOSI) on the 2nd and 3rd of April 2010. The event was a success with a number of people trying out the unit on both days. I hope that the unit provided a good qualitative feel for how much energy is required for typical household appliances. Thanks to MOSI for considering me for the event. Some pictures from the setup at the event are shown below |
