Dynamo-Less Electricity Generation for Automotive

Abstract

This project focuses on the development of a dynamo-less electricity generation system utilizing the concept of magnetic coupling between a primary railway axle and a secondary generator shaft. The system harnesses the rotational motion of the train’s axle to generate electrical energy without any direct mechanical contact. The proposed design integrates a magnetic coupling mechanism that efficiently transfers rotational energy from the locomotive axle to the generator shaft through magnetic flux interaction, thereby eliminating frictional losses and mechanical wear typically associated with conventional dynamos. The inclusion of a variable capacitor and regulated power control unit ensures stable power generation and output quality. This device can be conveniently installed along railway bogies or locomotive axles to continuously produce auxiliary electrical power during train motion. The frictionless operation not only enhances system durability but also prevents any alteration or mechanical load on the primary drive components. Such a system is highly beneficial for railway applications, enabling sustainable and maintenance-free electricity generation for onboard systems such as lighting, sensors, and communication devices.

Country : India

1 Aditya Ithape2 Abhishek Kamble3 Lokesh More4 Abhishek Narkhede5 Prof. Ms. Pratiksha Khalane

  1. Student, Department Mechanical Engineering, G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  2. Student, Department Mechanical Engineering, G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  3. Student, Department Mechanical Engineering, G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  4. Student, Department Mechanical Engineering, G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  5. Assistant Professor, Department Mechanical Engineering, G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 11, November 2025 pp. 134-139

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.911017

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