[Bldg-sim] Not a simulation question, but need help looking for vendor/ product developer for piezoelectric application / floor tiles.

[Kevin Kyte]

Ha, that is great.  Thank you, what a fine way to start a Monday.  Neeraj, if you are seriously looking into getting energy from people's fancy footwork I would suggest looking into the (nite) club's that are putting it in their dance floors.  You may be able to find a manufacturer.

Good looks, guys!  Before you know it we will all be nothing more than hamsters on a wheel.

Kevin

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From: Chris Yates [mailto:chris at zed-uk.com]
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 7:33 AM
To: near_ej at yahoo.com; bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] Not a simulation question, but need help looking for vendor/ product developer for piezoelectric application / floor tiles.

Neeraj,

An interesting application. Although I cannot help you with the piezoelectric devices you seek, I do know a very reliable manufacturer of whoopee cushions. If these could somehow be connected into a turbine generator system, then I'm sure you could generate an equivalent amount of power. Other benefits include:

*         With the deluxe "auto inflating" range, the cushions would remove air from the room with every footfall - energy free ventilation!

*         Whoopee cushion technology is tried and tested, having been developed over the last 80 years.

*         Zero ODP & GWP

*         Fun, and a possible lasting attraction encouraging users back to the building for years to come!

Best regards

Chris Yates

From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of "near_ej at yahoo.com"
Sent: 10 April 2010 04:10
To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Bldg-sim] Not a simulation question, but need help looking for vendor/ product developer for piezoelectric application / floor tiles.

Hello all,

We are exploring the feasibility of deploying a piezoelectric application in a large (approx. 2,00,000 sqft), 9 stories tall, public building coming up in India.
The building is being planned right now -- currently in the design development phase rolling fast towards final design and tendering stage(s). It is expected to see a very high foot fall on the ground and first floor levels and that's where I need further help. Is there a company available to design and sell an application or a product that will generate electricity -- perhaps using some sort of floor tiles?

Any of you who could help me may write to me directly since this is not a simulation question.

Thanks,
Neeraj

Neeraj Kapoor
t: +91.99581.70018


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