M07 : The Electricity Generating Drum: Generating Voltage using Piezoelectricity


Students Satyam Singh
School IND - King's Christian Collegiate - Oakville
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 9
Group Group 10 - Engineering and Computing III
Abstract The purpose of my project is to convert the mechanical energy emitted from the force of one striking a drum pad’s surface (lined with piezoelectric discs) into useful electrical energy that can be outputted or stored and to experiment different ways to maximize total voltage outputted, through experimenting variables such as temperature and level of force applied. This can turn ordinary everyday drum playing activities into useful, productive ones by generating voltage.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Alectra Utilities Corporation AwardsAlectra Utilities Corporation Award$ 300
Mechanical Contractors Association Hamilton Niagara AwardMechanical Contractors Association Hamilton Niagara Award$ 250
Merit AwardsBronze Merit Award$ 60