Design of a mechatronic drive train with Regenerative Braking

S. Veera Ragavan, Jeya Mithra Kumar, S. G. Ponnambalam

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Abstract

Building a research framework for a Parallel Hydraulic Hybrid (PHH) Prototype with Hydraulic Regenerative Braking and Launch Assist (HRB/HLA) System for small and medium sized vehicles has been attempted. The objective of this work is to capture lost Kinetic Energy during braking and store that captured energy in a pressurized accumulator to be used again to assist accleration. The experimental implementation and validation of the Regenerative Braking System concept for light vehicles has been done using a go-kart powered by a single cylinder Honda engine to demonstrate energy savings in a real life braking scenario. A light weight test system accommodating all the Hydraulic Breaking System components mounted at the rear of the go-kart has been successfully built and tested.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Pages5111-5117
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventInternational Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE) 2011 - Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 29 Jul 201131 Jul 2011
Conference number: 2nd
https://www.scientific.net/AMM.110-116 (Proceedings)

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume110-116
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE) 2011
Abbreviated titleICMAE 2011
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityBangkok
Period29/07/1131/07/11
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Keywords

  • Hydraulic Regenerative Braking and Launch Assist (HRB/HLA) System
  • Parallel Hydraulic Hybrid (PHH) Prototype
  • Regenerative Braking

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