Evaluation of Rotary Mode System Operated by Ponies/Horses for Generation of Electricity and Battery Charging in Imphal, Manipur

The animal driven rotary mode system was evaluated to generate electricity for battery charging. The cost economics of electricity generation and storage was worked out. The ponies energy in rotary unit to generate the electricity for battery charging was best utilized with proper work-rest cycle and nutritive feed. Fatigue score was found to be increased with duration of work. The physiological responses of the pony viz. pulse rate, respiration rate and rectal temperature increased with duration of work whereas speed of operation decreased. Time of charging was depended on the size of the battery as 35 Ah battery required 6 hour for full charging. The alternator started emitting current at 1265 rpm and at this stage the battery started drawing current. Voltage increased and current drawn decreased with the state of charging. The power output reduced with reduction in current drawn. Battery charging was recommended at 50 percent discharge level. After excluding the cost of animal and labour the cost of battery charging comes out to be Rs 9.62/h and total cost for charging a battery of 35 Ah was found to be Rs 57.72.