Machines. Technologies. Materials.
Vol. 20 (2026), Issue 2, pg(s) 49-52

MACHINES

Bio-electrochemical system based electro-generative pipeline element

  • 1 University of Mining and Geology, Bulgaria

Abstract

In the context of a changing climate and the pursuit of sustainable development, any technology or device that produces green energy will help reduce dependence on fossil fuels. This work presents a prototype of an electro-generative pipeline element based on a bio-electrochemical system. The element is suitable for integration into pipelines carrying various liquids. The electro-generative element has shown high efficiency in laboratory conditions, and depending on the passing liquid, it can generate energy in the range of 0.5W – 1.5W. A different number of elements can be located in the pipeline system, depending on its length. Depending on the number of elements in the chain, enough energy can be obtained to power various devices.

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