Liceo de Cagayan University Senior High School Department

A PROTOTYPE EXPERIMENTATION AND OBSERVATION OF A

SOUND- CONVERTING-ELECTRICITY ACCUMULATOR POWER
BANK

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A Research Paper
Presented to the
Faculty of the Senior High School – Main Campus
Liceo de Cagayan University
Cagayan de Oro City

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In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Senior High School Department
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

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ARANETA, OLIEN
ARCHES, LIAN ANDREY
BANGOD, JADE
BEJIGA, REVEN
BELASCUAIN, RICA JANE
DUALLO, BYRON
GARSULA, CLARENCE
NALLA, DANNAH MAY
SORIANO, CHRISTIAN

May 2023
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Liceo de Cagayan University

Senior High School – Main Campus
RNP BLVD., Kauswagan Road, Cagayan de Oro City

CERTIFICATE OF RESEARCH APPROVAL

The thesis hereto, entitled “A PROTOTYPE EXPERIMENTATION AND

OBSERVATION OF A SOUND- CONVERTING-ELECTRICITY ACCUMULATOR
POWER BANK," prepared and submitted by ARANETA, OLIEN, ARCHES, LIAN
ANDREY, BANGOD, JADE, BEJIGA, REVEN, BELASCUAIN, RICA JANE,
DUALLO, BYRON, GARSULA, CLARENCE, NALLA, DANNAH MAY, SORIANO,
CHRISTIAN in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the program SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING and MATHEMATICS hereby recommended for
approval.

JAS FELICISIMO A. CANE, MSciEd

Research Adviser

May 15, 2023

Date

This research paper is approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
program SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING and MATHEMATICS.

JAS FELICISIMO A. CANE, MSciEd DENNIS M. PAIGALAN, MAEd

STEM Research Facilitator Research Coordinator

May 15, 2023 May 15, 2023

Date Date

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Grade 12 STEM Chairperson Academic Chairperson

May 15, 2023 May 15, 2023

Date Date

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Principal

May 15, 2023

Date
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ABSTRACT

A research study focuses on observing and analyzing a created gadget that

can generate power from sound intensity, which is typically overlooked by many.
The prototype could generate electricity from sound by converting its energy from
intensity into mechanical vibration, which can subsequently be used to store
electrical energy. Researchers attempt to achieve its voltage production and
accountability of sound intensities using quantitative and factor-experimental
research design. The research setting and short-range accountability revealed that
a voltage produced by a 9-volt battery with 3.6 W/0.4 ah output and a voltage
acquired from an 8-volt microphone with 29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh input are
produced by approximately 87 to 105 dB scale, leading to minimal time
compelling statistical ratings voltage production and intensity level accountability.
Researchers tested the device's ability to produce voltage and concluded it useful
and functional. The researchers also recommend that future researchers advance
this study and widen its knowledge to discover a better and more effective
component for this prototype.

Keywords: sound intensity, voltage production, prototype

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DEDICATION

This research is dedicated to our parents, who have been our source of
inspiration, guidance, and strength, and who continually provide their moral and
financial support.

To our friends who became our supporters and gave us opinions to

encourage us to finish the research on time.

To our teachers, especially our research adviser, who helps us give critique
to make our research paper better.

And lastly, we dedicate this research to Mighty God that gives us hope and
power of mind and skills.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to express the researcher’s utmost gratitude to

sir Jas Felicisimo Cane who made this work possible and gave the researchers his
time and effort to make this research paper more polished. His guidance and
willingness to share his vast knowledge have immensely benefited the researchers
and the research paper.

To the parents, the researchers would also like to extend their gratitude for
the financial support to conduct the research experiment. Lastly, the researchers
would like to thank the friends who had supported and encouraged the study, the
knowledge of every individual the researchers took queries of, and the people who
willingly helped the study to be able to reach this far and make this research
project possible.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pages
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ABSTRACT iii
DEDICATION iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vii
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF APPENDICES

CHAPTER
1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Theoretical Framework 2
1.3 Conceptual Framework 3
1.4 Statement of the Problem 4
1.5 Objectives of the Study 4
1.6 Null Hypothesis 4
1.7 Significance of the Study 5
1.8 Scope and Delimitation 5
1.9 Operational Definition of Terms 6

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES 8

2.1 Sound Energy 8
2.2 Transducers 10
2.2.1 Piezoelectric Transducer 10
2.2.2 Electromechanical Transducer 12
2.2.3 Artificial Lithium Niobate 12
2.2.4 Acoustoelectric Transducer 13
2.3 Oscillators 13
2.4 Noise Pollution-Based Power Bank 13
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2.5 Sound Level Meter Application 14

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 15
3.1 Research Design 15
3.2 Research Setting 15
3.3 Research Sampling 16
3.4 Research Instrument 16
3.5 Data Gathering Procedure 16
3.6 Data Analysis 17
3.7 Statistical Treatment 18
4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 19
4.1 Analysis, Research and Initial Data Collection 19
4.2 Pre Development of the Sound Accumulator Device 19
4.3 Designing of the Sound Accumulator Device 20
4.4 Initial Product Testing of the Sound Accumulator 21
Device
4.5 Initial Repair of the Sound Accumulator Device 22
4.6 Secondary Product Testing of the Sound Accumulator 22
Device
4.7 Secondary Repair of Sound Accumulator Device 23
4.8 Final Assessment of Sound Accumulator Device 24
5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND 32
RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Findings 32
5.2 Conclusions 33
5.3 Recommendations 34
REFERENCES 35
APPENDICES 40
CURRICULUM VITAE 41
DOCUMENTATION 45
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTIC AUTHORSHIP 46
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

4.4.1 Decibel Scale within Max Y. Suniel Street. 21

4.8.1 Decibel scale within Gaisano Mall 24

4.8.2 Detectability and Proximity of Gathered Decibels 25

4.8.3 Experimented Device’s voltage acquired and voltage 27

produced per Ampere – Hour from the gathered sound
intensity.

4.8.4 Enumeration of the Gathered Sound Intensity Level 29

4.8.5 Descriptive Findings that were observed by the device 30

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1 Relation of Sound and Electricity as Variables 3

2 Position Product at Specific Setting 15

3 Orderly Process of Internal Function within the Device 17

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

A Tallied Experimental Sheet of Device 40

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

This chapter contains the problem and its setting. It includes the
introduction, the theoretical and conceptual framework, a statement of the
problem, and the objectives of the study, the hypothesis, the significance of the
study, and the scope and delimitations of the study.

1.1 Background of the Study

These days, the depletion of energy resources and the rise of noisemakers
are apparent. To meet the needs of this developing planet, many experts are
attempting to harness new, renewable energy sources. The natural flow of water,
wind, solar radiation, and fossil fuels are some sources. However, they are still
insufficient to meet the population growth's increased demand for energy,
particularly in metropolitan areas. An innovative generation is always looking for
new, abundant energy sources. One such source is noise pollution, unavoidable
and cannot be reduced but can be used as a new, abundant energy source. Noise is
defined as an excessive sound or vibration that goes through any material and can
build up and be converted into useful energy.

According to Ron Chepesiuk (2005), who referred to urban areas as

Decibel Hell because of the abundance of noise, people close to sound-producing
sources would be able to use the noise as a source of beneficial energy to power
their gadgets, thanks to this study. With this study as a guide, some creative
developers may be inspired to invent a new device, and urban vendors may be
able to light their storefronts without worrying about electricity costs. Most
students own cell phones, which are essential in many ways, particularly for
communication and entertainment. However, frequent use quickly depletes the
battery, so this study will give students the option of charging their phones
conveniently without worrying about electrical outlets.

The "Renewable Energy Act of 2008," also known as Republic Act No.
9513, required the state to hasten the research and development of RE resources to
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achieve alternative energy. It promotes the creation and use of renewable energy
sources as tools for efficiently preventing or reducing harmful emissions and
creates the required framework and methods (Abelada C. & Aquino A., 2014).
The law enables the researchers to conduct their research and develop the idea of
noise as a useful new energy source. The study's creative application could
significantly contribute to the nation's green energy and civilization.

The world's civilization is constantly evolving in this age. As a result of

inventions and new technology, there is an excessive amount of noise that cannot
be reduced (such as people, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles). Researchers
developed the idea of producing useable electrical energy from noise vibration
because it can be used as a new abundant, cost-effective energy source. Since all
strand components are infused into the research and the researchers are STEM
students, it might be a fantastic opportunity to develop the abilities and
unconventional thinking of the students connected to modernization.

The researchers opted to conduct a study that can aid in recycling and
build a device that can assist people with their daily lives as long as there is noise
or sound energy because of the technology accessible. Simply said, the proponents
decided to create a power bank based on noise pollution. The sound energy base
power bank will transform noise pollution into electricity and store it for later use.
Given the importance of all the conditions mentioned, this research aimed to
develop, design, and conduct experimental observations of a sound energy
accumulator power bank.

1.2 Theoretical Framework

The theory of sound by Rayleigh, also known as Rayleigh's acoustic
theory, is a classical theory that describes the propagation of sound waves in a
fluid medium. It was developed by the British physicist Lord Rayleigh (John
William Strutt) in the late 19th century, and it remains an important foundation for
understanding sound in many practical applications. The sound theory assumes
that sound waves are small disturbances in a fluid medium, such as air or water,
propagate as longitudinal pressure waves. The waves are characterized by their
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wavelength, frequency, and amplitude, and they travel at a speed that depends on
the properties of the medium, such as its density and compressibility. In addition,
Rayleigh's acoustic theory provides a fundamental understanding of how sound
waves propagate through a fluid medium, and it remains an important tool for
engineers and scientists working in fields such as acoustics, audio, and ultrasonic.

The law of energy conversion, also known as the first law of

thermodynamics, is a fundamental principle of physics that describes energy
conservation in physical systems. It states that energy can neither be created nor
destroyed but can be transformed from one form to another. This law is based on
the principle of energy conservation, which holds that the total amount of energy
in a closed system remains constant over time. This means that energy can be
converted from one form to another, such as kinetic energy to potential energy or
electrical to thermal energy. However, the total amount of energy in the system
remains the same. All of this leads to the conclusion that this theory has a high
percentage of relevance to the researcher's topic, making it rational to use it as the
foundation for the experiment.

1.3 Conceptual Framework

This diagram connects the study’s variables with arrows to indicate the
correlation between sound and electricity.

Figure 1. Relation of Sound and Electricity as Variables

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The sound-converting electricity power bank will acquire the accumulated

decibels from the sound- the independent variable of this study, as a mechanical
vibration to convert it into useable electric energy- a dependent variable that
varies on the independent variable. The device's input, process, and output are also
included in the figure. The region that will be used for the test and the noise that is
being inputted will be captured. This sample will go through the sound-
converting-electricity-based power bank and the transducer processes to produce
an output. The procedure involves harvesting noise, which is then converted into
electricity using a power bank based on noise pollution.

1.4 Statement of the Problem

In this research, the researchers are interested in creating a device that

could convert sound vibration to electricity. The researchers are determined to
answer the following questions:

1. How much decibels (dB) can the device detect?

2. How much voltage production can the device produce?

3. What are the descriptive findings that were observed using the device?

1.5 Objectives of the Study

This study examines and experimentally observes whether the sound-

converting electricity power bank can charge a cell phone. Specifically, it aims to
determine: the number of decibels that the device will detect, (2) the device's
voltage production, and (3) the descriptive findings using the device.

1.6 Null Hypothesis

The researchers hypothesized that the device cannot produce electricity

from sound energy through mechanical vibration.
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1.7 Significance of the Study

This study will be useful to the following groups of the community:

Students. This study is useful for the students of Liceo de Cagayan

University specifically, senior high school because it provides new knowledge.
The development and implementation of the new device may employ sound for a
greater purpose and could be capable of powering phones and other portable
devices, which are now considered necessities for every learner.

Developers. The result of this study may be used as a reference for future
researchers in conducting new research in relation to the topic.

Urban Vendors. This study will help urban vendors to light up their stores
and to support their power consumption with the use of vibration that is produced
by noise. The device is useful due to its common charging station where street
vendors in cities may use sound energy to replenish the batteries in their portable
lights.

Urban Community. This research will benefit the urban community by

providing them with an alternate usage of sound waves. Transforming sound into
electricity can be a huge assistance.

1.8 Scope and Delimitation

The general intent of this study is to achieve useful electrical energy by

utilizing the sound vibrations caused by producing noise. This research was
conducted inside and outside the premises of Gaisano Mall. Researchers collected
statistical data, specifically numerical data, by monitoring electrical power via the
frequency of noise from sources. Sound energy can be converted into a viable
electric power source using the proper transducer. This can be accomplished by
employing a transducer, which converts noise-induced vibrations into electrical
energy. The researchers decided to use the Electret Microphone Condenser as a
transducer, which is the main component of the Sound Accumulator Power Bank.
Due to the unavailability of instruments, the researchers chose to use an
application named "Sound Level Meter" as a substitute for a physical instrument.
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For consistency in data collection, the only focus electronic device used in the
research will be a mobile phone.

The researchers want to develop a device prototype and conduct

experimental observations. Data gathering focused on relying on different noise
producers (people, vehicles, and other noise producers). Because noise pollution
fluctuates daily, including day and night, the researchers focused only on
gathering data from different noise sources. The researchers did not consider any
specific time of day on when to experiment. Furthermore, data measurement will
be random based on different noise producers.

1.9 Operational Definition of Terms

555 timer IC. Are used to provide time delays, as an oscillator, and as a flip-flop
element.

Alternating Current (AC). It refers to an electric current that periodically

reverses direction, in contrast to a direct current that flows only in one direction.

Battery. Is used in this study to make the electret microphone condenser and the
other project components functional.

Capacitor. It is a device used to store an electric charge, consisting of one or

more pairs of conductors separated by an insulator.

Current flow (I). Is the rate of flow of electric charge past a point or region.

Decibel. The unit for measuring the loudness of the sound.

Diode. It is a two-terminal electronic component that conducts current primarily

in one direction; it has low resistance in one direction, and high resistance in the
other.

Direct Current (DC). Is the unidirectional flow or movement of electric charge

carriers (which are usually electrons).

Electret Microphone Condenser. Is a transducer that will be used as a main

component of the sound energy accumulator power bank.
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Lead Acid Battery. It stores voltage that will be used as battery life to power
devices.

LED light. It used to know that the project is actually working.

PCB universal board. (Printed Circuit Board) or known as PCB, is the board
base for physically supporting and wiring the surface-mounted and socketed
components in most electronics.

Resistance (R). It refers to a measure of the opposition to current flow in an

electrical circuit.

Resistor. Is used in this study to reduce current flow, adjust signal levels, divide
voltages, bias active elements, and terminate transmission lines, among other uses.

Sound Level Meter. Is used in this study to measure the known vibration in the
air.

Transistor. It refers to a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch

electronic signals and electrical power.

USB Female Connector. It is the substance to be able to deliver the electrical

energy that came from the project through the phone.

Voltage (V). It is a substance that came from the battery that will support the
other components of the project.
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CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter provides the related literature and previous studies gathered
by the researchers. This chapter includes the ideas, finished thesis, generalizations
or conclusions, methodologies, and other data related to the present study. The
materials that are included in this chapter help in familiarizing information that is
relevant and similar to the present study.

2.1 Sound Energy

The idea that sound can build up as energy is not new. Thus, subsequent
studies developed techniques to convert sound to useful energy, especially as
sound turned into noise. One of the first to accomplish this accomplishment was
the Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers in collaboration with Northrop
Grumman Space Technology, USA. Similarly, a portable generator moves a
piston to move a coil of copper wire by creating sound waves from the movement
of helium gas. However, because the sound, in this instance, was manufactured to
produce electricity, it does not convert the ambient sounds and noises in the
surroundings into electricity. Additionally, it is not practical to employ a non-
renewable energy source to produce a somewhat less efficient energy source
(Burton, 2011).

According to a 2012 study by Professor Byung-Wan, sound, especially

noise pollution, is a form of energy that may be recycled to create electricity.
Noise is a sound; the sound is energy that may be transmitted through the air as a
wave. Similar to how a medium vibrates, a wave's orientation corresponds to this
longitudinal wave. The pressure generated by this wave results in physical force.
The sound pressure is converted into kinetic energy by this physical force. And
during the conversion of kinetic energy, which is created by sound energy, into
electrical energy, electromagnetic induction was employed to induce electricity by
repeatedly changing the magnetic field by vertical vibration of the inducing coil
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around the diaphragm magnet. This is the system that is used in the actual
moving-coil microphone. Another study by Vergel et al. (2006) attempted to
measure the noise levels of tricycles in the neighborhood near the road. The large
contribution of tricycles to noise is demonstrated using a multivariate linear
regression model that predicts roadside noise level as a function of traffic speed
and trike traffic volume. Tricycles' on-road noise performance is correlated with
their speed, load, and kind of road. Regression modeling also led to the conclusion
that the volume and speed of trike traffic influence the degree of roadside noise.
This suggests that tricycles, the primary means of transportation in these locations,
are to blame for the excessive noise levels in residential areas. Tricycles' on-road
noise performance is influenced by their speed, load, and type of road. It rises as
both the load and the speed of the tricycle increase. The slope of the road also
impacts the level of noise. There is an increase in noise level when the speed level
increases in terms of noise performance under simulated loading.

The methods and procedures to transform sound energy into its electrical
equivalent concentrate on their viability and ground-zero applicability. In addition
to the more well-known energy sources like solar, biogas, wind, and so on,
emphasis is placed on the predicted future development of these types of energy
sources. "So one may think if we were able to convert the sound energy to
electricity, then we can charge our mobile phone simply by talking to our pals on
mobile itself" (Gupta, 2014).

The decibel (dB), a logarithmic unit used to measure sound level, helps to
clarify the issue. Additionally, it is widely employed in communication, signaling,
and electronics. A ratio can be described logarithmically using the dB. Power,
sound pressure, voltage, intensity, or several other elements could all be factored
into the ratio. The difference in sound level between the two scales can be defined
using the decibel unit (UNSW, n.d).
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2.2 Transducers
According to Garg et al. (2015), transducers are credited with converting
noise energy into a viable source of electric power. This can be accomplished with
a transducer, which converts noise-induced vibrations into electrical energy. Noise
vibrations can be converted into electrical energy using the electromagnetic
induction principle. The researchers then discovered that by using a transducer,
they could convert noise pollution from sound energy to useful electrical energy.
This implies that the researcher can create a new source of energy by converting
the accumulated sound vibration to useful electric energy.

2.2.1 Piezoelectric Transducer

The loss of energy supplies and the rise in noise makers are both factors in
the Philippines' ongoing battle against chaos. The Filipino community may
succeed in combating this sort of pollution if individuals are informed on how to
use sound to their benefit.

In contrast, a team of seven engineering students is known to have tested a

useful tool that addressed both of the aforementioned issues. They demonstrated
how to convert such noise into renewable energy in the form of electricity by
integrating a piezoelectric transducer and a supercapacitor. In Sampaloc, Metro
Manila, the Philippines, a prototype was created and strategically put between the
busy streets of Lerma and Nicanor Reyes. On a small-scale simulation, the
gathered average noise level of roughly 75 dB produced 5.5 Volts of direct
current. Due to the sound's propensity to become louder as the prototype
approaches the source, the sound was harnessed utilizing appropriate height
positioning to fully capture the peak decibel level at 5.6 m, a mounting height that
doesn't hinder pedestrians (Xplore, 2017).

Using piezoelectric transducers to turn sound into electrical energy was

another method. A 9V DC battery was used in this instance to store the electrical
energy that was created by the sound from multiple sources. However, using
piezoelectric material for generating is expensive and not viable economically.
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Since the sound was not entirely channeled through the piezoelectric material due
to the noise filtering technique used, there were significant losses. A technique
that uses the piezoelectric effect to transform mechanical energy from the
vibration of moving vehicles into electrical energy. This method does not account
for every scenario, including the possibility that overloading could cause the
piezoelectric material to become unstable (Mohammed, et. al. 2016).

Furthermore, Sneha (2017) demonstrated how pressure is caused by sound

in her written works. A mechanical wave is a change in pressure. The law of
thermodynamics could be used to transform mechanical energy into electrical
energy. The ability of piezoelectric materials to convert mechanical strain into
electric energy can be leveraged to create devices that can sustainably transform
sound energy into electric energy. As more nuclear fission occurs, more electricity
is produced in nuclear power plants, which may also be used to generate more
electrical energy. Electricity could be generated from the sound-abundant industry
and used to operate specific low-voltage equipment. David Cohen-Tanugi, Vice
President of the MIT Energy Club and John S. Hennessy Fellow in MIT's
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, is one of the supporters of the
subject in this study who made the following statement: "Though still in the
research phase, such technology could mean a new era in energy generation and
conservation. Acoustic noise harvesting is more about mechanical vibrations than
the actual sound. The concept is unquestionably sound and very promising."
(MIT, 2011).

Whereas, Kumar et al. (2014) investigated piezo material, a different class

of transducer. Its crystals were capable of producing electricity through
mechanical stress. He developed a technique to transform sound energy into heat
energy as sound waves travel through a medium by oscillating the particles of the
medium. This disruption caused by sound will be used to convert sound energy
into heat energy as when the particles of the medium are pushed by the sound
waves, they will collide with nearby particles of the medium. As a result of the
collision, heat energy will be produced; this energy will be produced in greater
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quantities in the denser material, resulting in the generation of more heat.

Electricity will be created from this thermal energy. In order to transform sound
energy into electricity, he also used piezoelectric material. In a different
investigation, piezoelectric materials were also used to store energy from sound
waves. Power harvesting is the technique of capturing the energy and converting it
into electrical energy. A crystalline structure known as a piezoelectric material has
the capacity to transform mechanical energy, such as sound vibration, into
electrical energy. This device works by gathering available vibration and
converting it to electrical energy so that it can power various types of technology
(Sodano H., et al., 2004).

2.2.2 Electromechanical Transducer

Electromechanical transducers are a further explanation of one of the
essential tools for acquiring electrical charges. A permanent electrical charge is
applied to the plates of an electret condenser microphone, and when a sound wave
shakes the charged diaphragm, the force of the electric current changes, producing
a signal that may be dilated and passed to the recording device (Berg, 2018). The
signal from sound pressure is used by the diaphragm and converted from analog to
digital. The battery can be charged or discharged in accordance with how the
rectifier converts AC to DC, and it is used to power an amplifier to amplify
electrical signals. The load (LED) blinks when the diaphragm supplies enough
power, and the voltage divider circuit works to divide a big voltage into smaller
voltages, resulting in an output voltage that is a small fraction of the input voltage
(Mandaliya, 2018).

2.2.3 Artificial Lithium Niobate

Artificial lithium niobate, a form of crystal, has the ability to convert
sound to electricity at high temperatures and frequencies. Such materials
transform the sound energy that strikes them into electrical energy. However, it
only functions in high-temperature and frequency environments. According to this
phenomenon, British scientists created a membrane-type acoustic receiver. It can
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generate electricity by coupling the receiver to the resonators, which aim to collect
and amplify sound energy (Ge, Q. 2017).

2.2.4 Acoustoelectric Transducer

Acoustoelectric transducing materials are utilized to gather and transform
the energy into electricity when collecting sound vibration. Additionally, the
sensitivity, amplitude, and area S of the transducing material all affect how much
electrical energy is transferred (Ge, 2017). The transmission medium is also
important in sound-to-electric transmission because it is where sound waves are
propagated between transmitting and receiving transducers. Because they change
the characteristics of sound waves, phenomena such as attenuation, diffraction,
and reflection of sound waves contribute to the loss mechanism for an AET
System during transmission (Zaid, et al., 2016).

2.3 Oscillators
According to Bhatnagar, S. (2012), oscillators, on the other hand, can also
be used as a tool. Researchers built a very thin curtain-like diagram that is
oscillated and compressed by sound waves, and they attached a conductor to it
that is positioned between magnetic bars. As the curtain fluctuates, the conductor
moves, changing the magnet's magnetic field, which produces motional EMF and
voltage across it. As a result, the sound wave's oscillation is transformed into
electricity, and because the frequency is high and the movement is quick, we gain
a sizable amount of electric energy. It operates similarly to how a turbine does, but
its limitation is that it will only be effective with sources that have loud sound.

2.4 Noise Pollution-Based Power Bank

A local civil engineer worked on a project to design and develop a noise
pollution-based power bank with appropriate architectural design, component
design, code generation, and integration systems. Cesario A. Bacosa Jr. and Mia
Ariane P. Baldovino (2017) had a similar idea to the current study, they wanted to
convert sound energy—a plentiful source of noise pollution—associated with the
vibrating of matter into power sources. To ensure the effectiveness of the device,
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the researcher opts for the V Model procedure and design science research
methods. Different loud places were used for testing the Noise Pollution-Based
Bank. The device had undergone numerous tests to demonstrate its capacity to
function in a variety of noise-generating sources. The effectiveness of gadgets in
terms of using noise to charge the power bank has been demonstrated to be
effective, especially in loud and noisy environments that cause the power bank to
continuously charge the battery. A similar outcome was obtained using a noise
pollution-based power bank when compared to commercial power banks (C.
Bacosa Jr., M. A. Baldovino, 2017).

2.5 Sound Level Meter Application

Shabtai et al. (2017) did a study in which they compared measurements
taken with five popular sound meter apps to measurements taken with
professional-grade sound level meters. According to the study, certain sound
meter applications have adequate accuracy with specified noise levels. Salamon et
al. (2018) investigated the accuracy of sound level meter apps in measuring
metropolitan regions with various noise producers and discovered that while
certain apps provide correct results for specific noise producers, they are less
accurate in other respects, particularly in high noise conditions.

One such constraint in sound meter apps, according to Shabtai et al.

(2017), is the variability, quality, and sensitivity of microphones used in mobile
devices, which might impair the accuracy of sound measurements. Furthermore,
the positioning and handling of a mobile device can have an impact on the
accuracy of sound measurements, as well as the presence of not just background
noises, but also winds and other environmental conditions (Salamon et al., 2018).
Bauer et al. (2018) discovered that a lack of calibration in sound meter apps can
also contribute to measurement errors.
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CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter will discuss various procedures for gathering data and
analysis relevant to the study. This discussion will include the following areas
such as research design, research setting, research instrument, data gathering
procedure, and data analysis procedure.

3.1 Research Design

The researchers used a quantitative research method as our study collects
and analyzes numerical data. As a result, a factor-experimental research design
was chosen. This study validated processes that allow the researcher to test a
hypothesis and investigate data relationships methodically and scientifically. It
further controls the independent and dependent variables.

3.2 Research Setting

The study occurred at Gaisano Mall, Claro M. Recto Ave, Cagayan de
Oro. The location was chosen because it has a variety of easily accessible sound
sources (such as people, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles), making it a good
source for conducting the study. The location was also identified for the study due
to its architecture, which can lock noise.

Figure 2. Position Product at Specific Setting

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3.3 Research Sampling

The Sound-Converting-Electricity Based Power Bank sampling was tested
at different noisy areas around Gaisano Mall, including the food court,
Supermarket, Arcade, and KTV bars, outside the premises, and other noisy places.
Random Sampling will be used in this research since every time there is noise.

3.4 Research Instrument

A tallied sheet was utilized to gather information. It is a simple, adaptable,
and efficient data collection tool that enables data to be gathered in real-time at the
data source. It involves a series of ongoing tests of the four main data factors:
decibels, distance, time, and voltage production by manipulating the decibels and
distance of the sound source from the device. The researchers are free to record
any changes in the voltage production of the experimented device over time. This
may assess the researchers in understanding the accurate and precise time, space,
and decibel intensity measurements required for the generation of voltages.

3.5 Data Gathering Procedure

In the research location, the gadget was continually tested and retested.
The electrical system comprises the converter, lead-acid battery, and female USB.
The system measures the sound strength and transmits it to the converter,
transforming it into a mechanical vibration. In exchange for the electricity
generated by the aforementioned mechanical vibration and stored in the lead-acid
battery, a battery serves as an investment to power the converter. (See diagram
below. Fig 2). A sound meter, which can detect decibels up to 100 dB, is required
to measure the frequency. The researchers broadcast the decibel scale from the
selected environment's noise generators using a speaker. Using a multi-tester
instrument, record the sound intensity heard and the precise quantity of electrical
energy produced. The researchers used observational forms such as the tallied
sheet and grading scales to collectively observae and record factors, including
noise distribution, sound intensity, detectability, proximity, and voltage
production.
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In recording the noise producers, this may vary depending on the specific
place chosen by the researchers; this includes people, trucks, motorcycles, and any
other form of noise producers. Sound intensity will be measured using an
instrument called a sound level meter. Detectability is the ability to perceive a
sound; this would be measured based on the prototype device. Proximity can be
measured by the distance of the device from the noise producers, and lastly,
voltage production in the context of sound is the generation of electricity by sound
transducers and is manually measured using a multi-tester.

Figure 3. Orderly Process of Internal Function within the Device

3.6 Data Analysis

The data gathered by the researchers was examined through line graphs to
see the strengths and weaknesses of the device. Then, the data was been
statistically gathered using an ordinal scale and the decibels will be ranked from
lowest to highest according to their corresponding producers. The researchers will
manually measure the equidistant intensity. The voltage produced will be
𝑉
calculated using the equation: 𝐼 = 𝑅, where V means the voltage produced by the

battery and R is the resistance mostly made by the resistor which is

simultaneously observed by time or period of its production. Calculations for the
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power will be measured using the formula: P = VI, where V means the voltage
constant by the battery and I is the produced electric current and the calculations
𝑃
for the intensity of sound using the equation: 𝐼 = , where P is the power through
𝐴

an area which is denoted by A, the formula aforementioned will be used to

comprehend the data and get significant results.

3.7 Statistical Treatment

The data gathered by the researchers was documented during the
experiment and subjected to the following statistical treatment. The researchers
used a sound level meter to measure the sound intensity. After acquiring the data,
the researchers will use the equation to calculate the voltage acquired, voltage
production, and sound intensity in watts per square meter. This will be used to
comprehend the data and get significant results.
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CHAPTER 4

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

This chapter gives the analysis and conclusions of the experimented device
from the tallied sheets of the independent variable utilizing the quantitative
approach accomplished by the researchers.

4.1 Analysis, Research and Initial Data Collection

The researchers aimed to build a prototype that converts sound into an
electricity accumulator power bank which can then be used to power an electronic
device, especially a mobile phone. The data for this experiment will be collected
in various steps, beginning with a literature analysis to understand the existing
research on sound-to-energy conversion technology and power bank design. The
researchers will then develop and build a prototype device, which will be tested to
determine its ability to transform sound into electrical energy and store it in an
accumulator. The prototype device's functioning will be monitored, with any
issues or improvements identified. Furthermore, the data acquired from the tests
and observations will be examined to draw conclusions and recommendations
(Smith & Lee, 2022).

4.2 Pre Development of the Sound Accumulator Power Bank

For the pre-development of the prototype, the researchers needed to
examine several criteria, including the materials utilized and the component
layout. The researchers used high-quality materials that could withstand the
strains of sound waves and ensure the components were correctly connected and
insulated. The researchers must also determine what sound intensity using a sound
level meter will produce the most electrical energy and maximize the prototype's
efficiency (Shen et al., 2019). The researchers conducted the experiments to
measure the prototype's voltage production once it had been designed. The
researchers also tested the prototype's performance with an electronic device, such
as charging mobile devices. The outcomes of these trials will assist us in refining
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andoptimizing the technology, identifying potential problems, and developing

methods to overcome them (Zhu et al., 2019).

4.3 Designing of the Sound Accumulator Device

Figure 4.3.1 Blueprint and Dimension of the Device

Figure 4.3.2. Internal and External of the Device

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The prototype's final design was small and portable, with dimensions of
6.8 cm × 13 cm × 7.1 cm. The prototype was shielded from external damage by
being contained in a plastic case. The box also had an opening to expose the
electret microphone condenser to sound waves. The prototype includes a charging
and discharging feature. The electret microphone condenser transducer created
electrical energy when exposed to sound waves stored in the capacitor. An LED
indicator indicated the prototype's charging state. The LED indicator showed
green when the capacitor was fully charged, signaling that the prototype was
ready to discharge.

4.4 Initial Product Testing of the Sound Accumulator Device

Table 4.4.1 Decibel Scale within Max Y. Suniel Street.

Noise Producers Sound Intensity Level β (dB

Street food vendors (including vehicles 70 – 80 dB

(passing by and people talking).

Outside the main entrance or gate of

Phinma Cagayan de Oro College 75 – 85 dB
(including students talking while
leaving the campus and horns of
vehicle).

Street food vendor near Secured Bank. 85-90 dB

Loudspeakers and horns of vehicles
(individually or all together).
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Table 4.4.1 shows the detected noises gathered from Max Y. Suniel Street.
Corresponds to the noise producers is the sound intensity level which is measured
in decibels (dB). The lowest acquired intensity level was 70 dB, while the highest
was 90 dB.

4.5 Initial Repair of the Sound Accumulator Device

During the testing phase, the sound energy accumulator power bank could
not detect noise in Max Y. Suniel Street. Upon further investigation, the
researchers determined that the power bank was designed to work in all
environments, and the issue was likely due to environmental factors specific to
Max Y. Suniel Street. The researchers investigated potential causes of the issue,
such as ambient noise levels and interference from other devices. The researchers
identified several sources of high noise levels in the area and concluded that the
power bank's range and electric microphone condenser needed adjustments
(Nakamura et al., 2021). Furthermore, the researchers documented the initial
repair process, including the adjustments made to the power bank and transducer
figures and the tested device's results in different areas around the research setting.
The researchers also noted any potential limitations of the power bank's ability to
detect noise in high-noise environments (Chang et al., 2019).

4.6 Secondary Product Testing of Sound Accumulator Device

After completing the necessary repairs and upgrades to the sound-
converting electricity power bank prototype, the researchers undertook a second
round of testing in a different area. The first test was to determine the sound
intensity of another research location, Gaisano Mall. The researchers discovered
an increase in sound intensity in the specified research setting, with the lowest
decibel observed being 65 dB, and the maximum being 105 dB. The second test
was to adjust the Electret Microphone Condenser, which enhanced detectability
and proximity while maintaining consistent sound strength (Nakamura et al.,
2021).
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4.7 Second Repair of Sound Accumulator Device

Following the initial and second testing of the sound-converting electricity
power bank. We discovered some issues that require improvement. However, after
more research and discussion, we have found that some of these concerns may not
require repair or improvement. One such difficulty is the research setting; the
researchers decided to change the research setting for the sake of gathering
independent noises (Liu et al., 2019). Furthermore, the researchers opted to
modify the Electret Microphone condenser for greater convenience in terms of
detectability and proximity of the noise generators (Gupta & Nigam, 2016).
Finally, the researchers considered that the current configuration of the research
environment and transducer changes are adequate for the prototype (Shin & Lee,
2017).
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4.8 Final Assessment of Sound Accumulator Device

Table 4.8.1 Decibel scale within Gaisano Mall.

Noise Producers Sound Intensity Noise Producers Sound Intensity

Level β (dB) Level β (dB)

Food court 65-70 dB Outside 87-90 dB

(including people, GaisanoMall
utensils, and cracking (Corrales Street)
noises of chairs and including people
tables) shouting, horns and
engines of vehicles
(altogether)

Supermarket 70-80 dB Gaisano Arcade 95-105 dB

(including people and KTV Bar
talking, cart noises,
cashier machine and
speakers)
(altogether)

Table 4.8.1 shows the detected noises that the researchers’ gathered from
different noise producers at the chosen research setting. This includes the
additional noises heard from the main source of the noise. Corresponding with the
noise producer is the sound intensity level measured in decibels (dB). The lowest
acquired intensity level is 65 dB, while the highest was 105 dB.
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Table 4.8.2 Detectability and Proximity of Gathered Decibels.

Gathered Decibels Detectability Proximity

(countable or uncountable) (nearest to farthest)

65-70 dB Uncountable N/A

70-80 dB Uncountable N/A

87-90 dB Countable 87.8 dB 5”

89.4 dB 10”

89.7 dB 10”

90 dB 15"

95-105 dB Countable 95.8 dB 15”

96.4 dB 15”

98 dB 20”

98.8 dB 20”

100.2 dB 20”

105 dB 20”
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Table 4.8.2 displays the detectability and closeness of the decibels

gathered. The detectability is used to determine whether the gathered decibels are
countable. The prototype features a light that detects the minimum requirement of
the device. Thus, the device can detect an intensity of 87 decibels or higher.
Unfortunately, as the table shows, the distance column has only provided small
numbers. The maximum detected distance between the device and the noise
source is only 20 inches (Malchaire, 2000). This demonstrates that the device has
flaws in the detectability of intensity and its correlated proximity, implying that
the microphone condenser employed to detect noise intensity is insufficient.
Moreover, the device detected the highest intensity from the research setting
associated with the farthest distance, which is 20 inches.
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Table 4.8.3 Experimented Device’s voltage acquired and voltage produced per
Ampere – Hour from the gathered sound intensity.

Sound Intensity Level Voltage Acquired per Voltage Produced per

Ampere – Hour Ampere – Hour

87.8 dB 8V ~ 29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh 9V ~ 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

89.4 dB 8V ~ 29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh 9V ~ 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

89.7 dB 8V ~ 29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh 9V ~ 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

90 dB 8V ~ 29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh 9V ~ 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

95.8 dB 8V ~ 29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh 9V ~ 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

96.4 dB 8V ~ 29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh 9V ~ 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

98 dB 8V ~ 29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh 9V ~ 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

98.8 dB 8V ~ 29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh 9V ~ 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

100.2 dB 8V ~ 29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh 9V ~ 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

105 dB 8V ~ 29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh 9V ~ 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

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A lead-acid battery was used on the device for capable recharge with 9
volts. In addition, most electret condenser microphones have a nominal impedance
of around 2.2k ohms (Huber & Runstein, 2019). With a 29.12 mW provided by
the 8V pressure of the microphone from the intensity acquired, it would take 22
days to fully charge the lead acid battery. An ampere-hour (abbreviated Ah, or
sometimes amp hour) is the energy charged in a battery that will allow one ampere
of current to flow for one hour. An ampere is a unit of measurement for the
amount of electric charge in motion per unit of time. (NIST, 2018). The ampere-
hour of the voltage acquired is 3.64 mAh. However, the battery's charging time
does not affect the production of 9 volts as long as the device keeps accumulating
intensity. From the lead acid battery, it will supply 3.6 W of energy to the desired
battery in a mobile phone that lasts 10 hours to fully charge, with an ampere-hour
of 0.4 (Stellar, 2019). Resistors are passive electrical components that use a
predetermined amount of resistance to regulate the current flow in a circuit. As a
result, it aids in controlling the current that flows through the device and ensuring
that it functions within safe limits (Sadiku & Musa, 2019).

To fully understand the amount of intensity to which the energy is

acquired, the researchers also noted the specific intensity per square meter by its
intensity levels:
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Table 4.8.4 Enumeration of the Gathered Sound Intensity Level

Sound Intensity Level β Intensity

I ( 𝑊/𝑚2 )

87.8 dB 8.78 × 1013

89.4 dB 8.94 × 1013

89.7 dB 8.97 × 1013

90 dB 9 × 1013

95.8 dB 9.58 × 1013

96.4 dB 9.64 × 1013

98 dB 9.8 × 1013

98.8 dB 9.88 × 1013

100.2 dB 1.002 × 1014

105 dB 1.05 × 1014

Table 4.8.4 displays the strength of each decibel level in watts per square
meter. This determines how much energy is produced by the acquired surrounding
noise and how loud the noise is. The table clearly shows the limited quantity of
energy produced by the intensity, which varies substantially depending on its
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level, in the SI unit of Watts (McFadden & Al-Khalili 2019). Furthermore, the
table supports the device's low currents of energy because there isn't much energy
in there to begin with, even with the logarithmic enhancement of the surrounding
sound of the research setting from the threshold of hearing, which is 1 ×
10−12 𝑊/𝑚2 . Regardless of its source, energy is energy, patience in accumulation
for the battery to charge would be recommended (Wen & Wang, 2021).

Table 4.8.5 Descriptive Findings that were observed by the device.

Lowest countable decibel detected 87.8 dB

Highest countable decibel detected 105 dB

Maximum distance of lowest countable 5”

sound intensity

Maximum distance of highest countable 20”

sound intensity

Slowest voltage acquired from the lowest

29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh
sound intensity

Fastest voltage acquired from the lowest

29.12 mW / 3.64 mAh
sound intensity

Slowest voltage production from the lowest 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

sound intensity

Fastest voltage production from the lowest 3.6 W / 0.4 Ah

sound intensity
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The total results of the tallied sheets concluded that each critical data that
the researchers thought could forecast underlying device difficulties. For starters,
the distance range of countable sound intensity is noticeably short. At the same
time, there is a slight increase in distance as the intensity level increases (by 5"),
which is of minor significance given that the unit measure employed is inches.
Second, the device's accountability range (87 dB to 105 dB) is limited, with high-
intensity levels only seen in loud environments such as the research setting. With
a distance range of inches, the device's probability decreases. Lastly, the
anticipated time to charge a battery is approximately 22 days. Regardless of the
constant dissenting data from the predicted outcomes, the gadget could
consistently deliver electrical energy if given a suitable setting for it to function
appropriately, resulting in the recycling of unused energy.
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CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary of findings, as well as conclusions

drawn from the findings and corresponding recommendations.

5.1 Summary of the Findings

The prototype experimentation and observation of a sound-converting-
electricity accumulator power bank is a research project aimed at developing a
device that can convert sound energy into electrical energy and store it in a power
bank.

The decibel scale that was detectable for the device was the sound outside
Gaisano Mall located on Corrales Street, which included people shouting, horns,
and vehicle engines, which corresponded to 87 dB to 90 dB. While the highest
indicated sound in the research environment was 105 dB, it was heard nearby in
Gaisano Arcade and KTV Bar. The noise producers in the research setting were
many, but they would still be insufficient to completely understand the device's
greatest detectable noise without the risk of the gadget malfunctioning.

The experimented device has two voltage generators, one for the inputting
energy and one for the output or creation of electricity. The device's microphone
detects the sound, and an eight-voltage capacity is generated for the device-
inputted. The microphone's 8-voltage capacity can produce 29.12 mW per milli-
ampere hour. The collected energy will then be stored in the device's internal
battery, which will take 22 days to fully charge the lead acid battery using the
generated energy. However, the charging time of the internal battery would not
interfere with the devices' voltage production. Furthermore, an internal battery
with a 9-volt capacity and a voltage output of 3.6 W/(0.4 ah), which is read as 3.6
watts per 0.4 ampere-hours, which will take around ten ampere-hours to charge a
mobile phone with the device.
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The device could consider Many other aspects to determine its limitations
and strengths. The detectability of sound, the device's proximity to the sound
producer, the voltage generation, and the time for the voltage production of the
device. The lowest detected decibel is 87 dB at 5 inches to the maximum, while
the highest is 105 dB at 20 inches to the maximum. The voltage acquired by the
gadget would be 29.12 mW for the internal battery (lead acid battery) to
accumulate, giving 22 days to fully charge. Furthermore, the voltage produced in
a 9-volt lead-acid battery while producing 3.6 watts of electricity for 10 hours
charging into a typical mobile phone battery.

5.2 Conclusions
The prototype sound-converting-electricity accumulator power bank
showed effective sound-to-electrical energy conversion. The voltage production of
the device is 3.6 W from a 9-volt lead-acid battery. A regular mobile phone takes
approximately 10 hours to be charged fully. The detected least intensity level is 87
dB; the researchers concluded that the highest intensity level recorded is 105 dB.

The power bank may generate noticeably more electrical energy at higher
sound intensities. The vulnerabilities of the study are the accumulating electrical
power, which may only be compatible with storing exact voltage in the acid lead
battery (chargeable battery), and the proper flow of current, which may only be
compatible to power specific mobile phones that take in the exact voltage released
by the device's conversion. The experiment also demonstrates the viability and
affordability of the sound-converting-electricity accumulator power bank for
small-scale applications, such as powering electronic devices, especially mobile
phones.

Overall, the experiment's findings demonstrate that the sound-converting-

electricity accumulator power bank is a dependable option for powering small-
scale devices since it can efficiently convert acoustic energy into electrical energy.
Thus, the null hypothesis is disproved.
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5.3 Recommendations
For future similar studies, the researchers would like to recommend
changing and upgrading significant parts of the device, such as the microphone for
detectability, the internal or lead acid battery for energy bearing, and the resistor
of the device, which is associated with the battery, to aid in controlling power
production.

Furthermore, when selecting a research setting, it is recommended to try

and generate noise independently for greater convenience. Finally, getting
appropriate tools that demonstrate the correctness of statistical evaluations, such
as a sound level meter, is recommended.
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APPENDICES

Appendix A

TALLIED EXPERIMENTAL SHEET OF DEVICE

Noise Sound Detectability Proximity Voltage

Producers Intensity (countable/uncountable) (farthest) Acquired
Level 𝛽 (per hour)
(dB)
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entitled, “A PROTOTYPE EXPERIMENTATION AND OBSERVATION OF A
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ARANETA, OLIEN
ARCHES, LIAN ANDREY
BANGOD, JADE
BEJIGA, REVEN
BELASCUAIN, RICA JANE
DUALLO, BYRON
GARSULA, CLARENCE
NALLA, DANNAH MAY
SORIANO, CHRISTIAN