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Various Implementations
Various Implementations
Airport tarmacs are a viable option to generate renewable energy through embedded piezoelectric crystals
large amounts of energy can be harvested when planes are landing and taking off due their weight and size
Piezoelectric crystals can be installed in the concrete on the tarmacs and runways
Vibrations from the airplanes can generate a lot of kinetic energy to be converted, stored, and used
(Pixabay. Airplane Airport Runway)
(Wikimedia Commons. File:Udel Memorial and Magnolia Circle)
How does this help the University of Delaware community?
How does this help the University of Delaware community?
the University can implement piezoelectric crystals beneath pavements to harvest renewable energy from community members walking, biking, driving, or other forms of transportation
This could be done by:
placing piezoelectric technology in pavements on the Green and Main Street
the generated energy from pedestrian and vehicle traffic can be used to light up the green at night for safer walking paths
Pavement on the Green at the University of Delaware
Pavement near Allison Hall, these pavements are used extensively on the University of Delaware Campus, which provides many opportunities for implementation.
Pavement on Main Street at the University of Delaware to harvest vehicle, bike, and pedestrian mechanical loads.
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