Propeller Shaft Energy Recovery: A Pathway to Sustainable Power Generation

Abstract

A vehicle, such as a large truck, can produce electricity for powering a hybrid engine or recharging batteries by using an electricity-generating driveshaft. The driveshaft that generates electricity is composed of coils of copper wire that wrap around the magnetised driveshaft, which acts as the rotor of a generator for electricity. The magnetised driveshaft rotates as the hybrid car moves, producing an electrical field that copper wire coils catch and use to supply electricity to the hybrid powerplant or recharge an extremely large reservoir. Exploring new power generation options is essential given the rising environmental sustainability concerns and the demand for alternate energy sources. Traditionally utilised for propulsion, a ship's propeller shaft presents an unexplored opportunity to capture energy that would otherwise be squandered.