A SEMINAR REPORT ON REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM

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This acknowledgement is a humble attempt to earnestly thank all those who were directly or indirectly involved in preparation of this seminar report. In particular I am thankful to my guide Mr. Kalpesh D. Mania who guide me in my seminar work. I am thankful to him for taking active part in the preparation of my seminar report. It was impossible to present this report without his co-operation and suggestion.

Last but not least I would like to express out deep sense of gratitude to all the faculty members of Mechanical Engineering Department and also my friends who help me to accomplish what I have started for.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

THE SEMINAR REPORT ON :

REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM

PREPARED BY: GUIDED BY: EXAMINER H.O.D

(1) ___________________ (2) ___________________ (3) ___________________ (4) ___________________

ABSTRACT
Regenerative Braking System is the way of slowing vehicle by using the motors as brakes. Instead of the surplus energy of the vehicle being wasted as unwanted heat, the motors act as generators and return s o m e o f i t t o t h e o v e r h e a d w i r e s a s e l e c t r i c i t y. The vehicle is primarily powered from the electrical energy generated from the generator, which burns gasoline. This energy is stored in a large battery, and used by an electric motor that provides motive force to the wheels. The regenerative barking taking place on the vehicle is a way to obtain more efficiency; instead of converting kinetic energy to thermal energy through frictional braking, the vehicle can convert a good fraction of its kinetic energy back into charge in the battery, using the same principle as an alternator.

LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 G r a p h i c a l r e p r e s e n t a t i o n o f e n e r g y u s a g e b e t w e e n t w o v e h i c l e s. Mercury Hybrid Mariner R e g e n e r a t i v e B r a k i n g S ys t e m U s i n g N i t i n o l S p r i n g .

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 2. NECESSITY OF THE SYSTEM 3. REGENRATIVE BRAKE 4. ELEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM 5. DESCRIPTION & OPERATION 6. RESULTS 7. CONCLUSION

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Brake:A brake is a machine element and its principle object is to absorb energy during deceleration. absorb e n e r g y. potential frame, e n e r g y. normally In vehicle brakes are used to absorb By connecting the moving member to to kinetic energy whereas in hoists or elevators brakes are also used to stationary brake converts kinetic energy heat

This causes wastage of energy and also wearing of frictional

lining material. Regenerative Braking System:Regenerative Braking System is the way of slowing vehicle by using the motors as brakes. Instead of the surplus energy of the vehicle being wasted as unwanted heat, the motors act as generators a n d r e t u r n s o m e o f i t t o t h e o v e r h e a d w i r e s a s e l e c t r i c i t y. The vehicle is primarily powered from the electrical energy generated from the generator, which burns gasoline. This energy is stored in a large battery, and used by an electric motor that provides motive force to the wheels. The regenerative barking taking place on the vehicle is a way to obtain more efficiency; instead of converting kinetic energy

to thermal energy through frictional braking, the vehicle can convert a good fraction of its kinetic energy back into charge in the battery, using the same principle as an alternator. T h e r e f o r e , i f yo u d r i v e l o n g d i s t a n c e w i t h o u t b r a k i n g , yo u l l b e powering the vehicle entirely from gasoline. The regenerative braking Regenerative Braking System comes into its own when youre driving i n t h e c i t y , a n d s p e n d i n g a g o o d d e a l o f yo u r t i m e b r a k i n g . You will still use more fuel in the city for each mile you drive than on t h e h i g h w a y , t h o u g h . ( T h e r m o d yn a m i c s t e l l s u s t h a t a l l i n e f f i c i e n c y c o m e s f r o m h e a t g e n e r a t i o n . F o r i n s t a n c e , w h e n yo u b r a k e , t h e b r a k e p e d a l s h e a t u p a n d a q u a n t i t y o f h e a t , o r e n e r g y, i s l o s t t o t h e o u t s i d e w o r l d . F r i c t i o n i n t h e e n g i n e p r o d u c e s h e a t i n t h e s a m e w a y. H e a t e n e r g y , a l s o , h a s h i g h e r e n t r o p y t h a n , s a y, e l e c t r i c , m e a n i n g t h a t it is less ordered.) Definition: Braking method in which the mechanical energy from the load is converted into electric energy and regenerated back into the line is known as Regenerative Braking. generator. Regenerative Braking For Hybrid Vehicle: In most electric and hybr id electri c vehicles on the road toda y, this is accomplished by operating the traction motor as a generator, providing braking torque to the wheels and recharging the traction batteries. The energy provided by regenerative braking can then be used for propulsion or to power vehicle accessories. The Motor operates as

CHAPTER 2: NECESSITY OF THE SYSTEM

The regenerative braking system delivers a number of significant advantages over a car that only has friction brakes. In low-speed, stopand-go traffic where little deceleration is required; the regenerative braking system can provide the majority of the total braking force. This vastly improves fuel economy with a vehicle, and further enhances the attractiveness of vehicles using regenerative braking for city driving. At higher speeds, too, regenerative braking has been shown to contribute to improved fuel economy by as much as 20%. Consider a heavy loaded truck having very few stops on the road. I t i s o p e r a t e d n e a r m a x i m u m e n g i n e e f f i c i e n c y. T h e 8 0 % o f t h e e n e r g y produced is utilized to overcome the rolling and aerodynamic road forces. T h e e n e r g y w a s t e d i n a p p l yi n g b r a k e i s a b o u t 2 % . Also its brake specific fuel consumption is 5%. Now consider a vehicle, which is operated in the main city where traffic is a major problem here one has to apply brake frequently. 60% to 65%. For such vehicles the wastage of energy by application of brake is about And also it is inefficient as its brake specific fuel consumption is high.

Road 80%
Other 18%

Rake 65%

Road 26% other 9%

Brake 2%

HEAVY LOADED TRUCK

CITY BUS

2.1 Graphical representation of energy usage between two vehicles.

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c o n v e n t i o n a l b r a ki n g a r e a s f o l l o w s :
Energy Conservation: T h e f l y w h e e l a b s o r b s e n e r g y w h e n b r a k i n g v i a a c l u t c h s ys t e m s l o w i n g the car down and speeding up the wheel. To accelerate, another clutch s y s t e m c o n n e c t s t h e f l yw h e e l t o t h e d r i v e t r a i n , s p e e d i n g u p t h e c a r a n d s l o w i n g d o w n t h e f l yw h e e l . Energy is therefore conserved rather than wasted as heat and light which is what normally happens in the c o n t e m p o r a r y s h o e / d i s c s ys t e m . Wear Reduction: An electric drive train also allows for regenerative breaking which increases Efficiency and reduces wear on the vehicle brakes. In regenerative raking, when the motor is not receiving power from the battery pack, it resists the turning of the wheels, capturing some of the energy of motion as if it were a generator and returning that energy to the battery pack. In mechanical brakes; lessening wear and extending brake life is not possible. This reduces the use of use the brake. Fuel Consumption: The fuel consumption of the conventional vehicles and regenerative b r a k i n g s ys t e m v e h i c l e s w a s e v a l u a t e d o v e r a c o u r s e o f v a r i o u s f i x e d urban driving schedules. The results are compared as shown in figure. Representing the significant cost saying to its owner, it has been proved the regenerative braking is very fuel-efficient. Braking is not total loss: Conventional brakes apply friction to convert a vehicles kinetic energy into heat. In energy terms, therefore, braking is a total loss: once heat is generated, it is very difficult to reuse. The regenerative braking system, however, slows a vehicle down in a different way.

CHAPTER 3 :REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM

. A regenerative brake is an apparatus, a device or system which allows a vehicle to recapture and store part of the kinetic energy that would otherwise be 'lost' to heat when braking.

The IMA operating principle

Honda's patented IMA concept is quite simple - use an efficient Otto engine supplemented by an electric motor when additional power is n e e d e d . A l s o r e f e r r e d t o a s a ' h yb r i d ' s ys t e m b e c a u s e i t u s e s t w o p o w e r s o u r c e s , t h e I M A c o n c e p t a l l o w s t h e C i v i c H yb r i d t o u s e a s m a l l e r gasoline engine without any significant loss in performance.

T h i s s ys t e m i s e s p e c i a l l y e f f e c t i v e d u e t o t h e f a c t t h a t a c c e l e r a t i o n requires a significantly higher power than needed for cruising on a level road (where vehicles spend most of their time). An engine more powerful than needed has to work under low load most of the time, condition where its efficiency is lower than under high loads, thus w o r s e n i n g t h e v e h i c l e ' s f u e l e c o n o m y. .

The electric motor-generator positioned between the engine and transmission assists the engine when accelerating and recovers energy to store in batteries when braking or decelerating (regenerative braking), allowing it to operate independently without the need for a grid power s u p p l y. W h e n t h e C i v i c H yb r i d i s c o a s t i n g o r i t s b r a k e s a r e a p p l i e d , i t s e l e c t r i c motor becomes a generator, converting forward momentum (kinetic e n e r g y) i n t o e l e c t r i c a l e n e r g y, i n s t e a d o f w a s t i n g i t a s h e a t d u r i n g conventional braking. Energy is stored in a battery pack located behind the rear seat in the trunk. If the state of charge of the batteries is low, the motor- generator will also recharge them while the Civic Hybrid is cruising.

CHAPTER 4: ELEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM

There are three basic element required which are necessary for the working of regenerative braking system, these are : 1.Energy Storage Unit (ESU): The ESU performs two primary functions 1.TO recover & store braking energy 2. TO absorb excess engine energy during light load operation The selection criteria for an effective energy storage includes 1. High specific energy storage density 2. High energy transfer rate 3. Small space requirement The energy recaptured by regenerative braking might be stored in one of three devices: an electrochemical b a t t e r y, a f l yw h e e l , in a regenerative fuel cell. Regen and Batteries: W i t h t h i s s ys t e m , t h e e l e c t r i c m o t o r o f a c a r b e c o m e s a g e n e r a t o r w h e n the brake pedal is applied. The kinetic energy of the car is used to generate electricity that is then used to recharge the batteries. With t h i s s ys t e m , t r a d i t i o n a l f r i c t i o n b r a k e s m u s t a l s o b e u s e d t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e c a r s l o w s d o w n a s m u c h a s n e c e s s a r y. T h u s , n o t a l l o f t h e k i n e t i c energy of the car can be harnessed for the batteries because some of it is "lost" to waste heat. Some energy is also lost to resistance as the energy travels from the wheel and axle, through the drivetrain and e l e c t r i c m o t o r , a n d i n t o t h e b a t t e r y . F o r e x a m p l e , t h e T o yo t a P r i u s c a n only recapture about 30% of the vehicles kinetic energy. The Honda Insight is another vehicle in addition to the Prius that is on the market and currently uses regenerative braking. In the Insight there are two deceleration modes: When the throttle is engaged, but the brake

p e d a l i s n o t , t h e v e h i c l e s l o w s d o w n g r a d u a l l y, a n d t h e b a t t e r y r e c e i v e s a partial charge.

When the brake pedal is depressed, the battery receives a higher charge, which slows the vehicle down faster. The further the brake pedal is depressed, the more the conventional friction brakes are employed.

In the Insight, the motor/generator produces AC, which is converted into DC, which is then used to charge the Battery Module. The Insight, a s w e l l a s a l l o t h e r r e g e n e r a t i v e s ys t e m s , m u s t h a v e a n e l e c t r i c controller that regulates how much charge the battery receives and how much the friction brakes are used. Regen and Flywheels: I n t h i s s ys t e m , t h e t r a n s l a t i o n a l e n e r g y o f t h e v e h i c l e i s t r a n s f e r r e d i n t o r o t a t i o n a l e n e r g y i n t h e f l yw h e e l , w h i c h s t o r e s t h e e n e r g y u n t i l i t i s n e e d e d t o a c c e l e r a t e t h e v e h i c l e . T h e b e n e f i t o f u s i n g f l yw h e e l technology is that more of the forward inertial energy of the car can be captured than in batteries, because the flywheel can be engaged even during relatively short intervals of braking and acceleration. In the case of batteries, they are not able to accept charge at these rapid intervals, and thus more energy is lost to friction. Another advantage of flywheel technology is that the additional power supplied by the fl yw hee l during acceleration substantially supplements the power o u t p u t o f t h e s m a l l e n g i n e t h a t h yb r i d v e h i c l e s a r e e q u i p p e d w i t h .

2. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT): The energy storage unit requires a transmission that can handle torque and speed demands in a steeples manner and smoothly control energy flow to and from the vehicle wheels. continuously variable transmission and F o r t h e f l yw h e e l t h e because flywheel vehicle

rotational speed increases when vehicle speed decreases and vice versa. F l yw h e e l c a n w o r k w e l l w i t h e i t h e r m e c h a n i c a l o r h yd r o s t a t i c continuously variable transmission. 3. Control System: An ON-OFF engine control system is used. That means that the engine is ON until the energy storage unit has been reached the desired charge capacity and then is decoupled and stopped until the energy storage unit charge fall below its minimum requirement.

C H A P T E R 5 : DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

How regenerative braking system works? R e g e n e r a t i v e ( o r D yn a m i c B r a k i n g ) o c c u r s w h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s i n motion, such as coasting, traveling downhill or braking. accelerator pedal is not being depressed. becomes a generator and sends energy back to the batteries. It is explained as follows, because the wheels of a decelerating vehicle are still moving forward, they can be made to turn the electric motor, which then feeds energy to the batteries for storage. The s yst em becomes, in effect, a generator, which provides braking force while it converts the vehicles kinetic energy into a reusable formelectrical energy. When the accelerator pedal is released, the absence of pressure triggers a response from the Energy Storage Unit (ESU). Regenerative braking begins, and the batteries are re-charged by the motor, which is turned by the wheels. In this case, the friction brakes are not engaged. If more vigorous deceleration is required, and the brake pedal is depressed, this engages both sets of brakes. However, to maximize e n e r g y e f f i c i e n c y, i t i s a d v a n t a g e o u s t o a p p l y t h e r e g e n e r a t i v e b r a k e a s such as possible it therefore tends to do more of its total work in the first part of the braking motion. There are two deceleration modes: 1. Foot off throttle but not on brake pedal in this mode, the charge/assist gauge will show partial charge, and the vehicle will slow d o w n g r a d u a l l y. And the During Regent, the motor

2. Foot on brake pedal - In this mode, a higher amount of regeneration w i l l b e a l l o w e d , a n d t h e v e h i c l e w i l l s l o w m o r e r a p i d l y. car. During light brake pedal application, only the IMA motor//generator is slowing the With heavier brake pedal application, the conventional friction At this point, b r a k e s a l s o c o m e i n t o p l a y. W h e n d e c e l e r a t i n g , r e g e n e r a t i o n w i l l continue u8ntil engine speed falls to about 1000 rpm. t h e d r i v e r w i l l t yp i c a l l y s h i f t i n t o n e u t r a l .

EXAMPLE

Mercury Hybrid Mariner 1. Mercury Mariner Hybrid P r o d u c t i o n P u l l a h e a d : P r o d u c t i o n b e g i n s a ye a r ahead of schedule Growing the Mercury Brand: New models and goals Distinctive Design: Mariner features clean lines, careful craftsmanship P o w e r P l a y : F u l l - h yb r i d g a s o l i n e a n d e l e c t r i c p o w e r t r a i n D yn a m i c C h a s s i s : N i m b l e h a n d l i n g a n d a s m o o t h , q u i e t r i d e Distinguished Safety: Full array of safety features Green Mission: Ford Motor Company's strategy for sustainability in vehicles T h e M e r c u r y M a r i n e r H yb r i d o f f e r s a u n i q u e l y s a t i s f yi n g t r a n s p o r t a t i o n choice for an ever-increasing segment of the population concerned about the environment. It's a stylish, upscale sport-utility vehicle with nimble handling and impressive performance, as well as ample cargo and towing capacity. In addition, it's an environmentally conscious SUV with remarkable fuel economy an estimated 33 miles per gallon ( m p g ) c i t y, 2 9 m p g h i g h w a y a n d i s e x p e c t e d t o m e e t t h e c l e a n e s t emissions rating achievable by a fossil-fuel vehicle (California's Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle standard).

Engineers placed the additional hybrid powertrain components low and to the rear, to lower the center of gravity and improve the conventional Mariner's front-rear weight distribution. The rack-and-pinion steering is electrically assisted, rather than using t h e t r a d i t i o n a l h yd r a u l i c s t e e r i n g p u m p f o r c o n s i s t e n t s t e e r i n g e f f o r t s and control whether the gasoline engine is stopped or running. Regenerative braking uses the traction motor to assist the four-wheel disc brakes in slowing Mariner Hybrid while simultaneously generating electricity for charging the battery.

Regenerative braking of Toyota Prius: T o yo t a r e a l i z e d t h a t o n e w a y t o a c h i e v e l o n g e r v e h i c l e r a n g e w a s

to conserve and reuse some of the energy that a vehicle normally loses as heat caused by braking friction. This idea led engineers to apply the principles of regenerative braking. I n a l l T o yo t a v e h i c l e s t h a t f e a t u r e t h e r e g e n e r a t i v e b r a k i n g s yst em, the regenerativ e brake is only responsible for a part of the deceleration necessary to stop the vehicle. In an EV, this fraction is The determined by the vehicles speed when braking is initiated.

remaining braking force is provided by the vehicles friction brakes. To maximize fuel economy, of course, the regenerative braking system is made to do as much of the braking work as possible.

Component Used in Toyota Prius for Regenerative Braking System: Brake Pedal: It is used to apply braking force by the driver. Hydraulic Booster Unit: It is composed of the master cylinder and the regulator, responds in two steps. First it signals electronically to the brake ECU that braking force has been demanded. pressure on the pedal Next, the master cylinder exerts hydraulic simulator, and the regulator feeds stroke

h y d r a u l i c f l u i d t o t h e h yd r a u l i c p r e s s u r e c o n t r o l u n i t . Brake ECU: The brake ECU senses the braking demand and sends a fraction of this demand to the THSECU for regenerative braking. It also calculates the force necessary to fulfill remaining braking demand and instruct the hydraulic pressure control unit to pass on a corresponding amount of hydraulic fluid Pedal Stroke Simulator: I t a b s o r b s a n a m o u n t o f h yd r a u l i c p r e s s u r e f r o m m a s t e r c y l i n d e r t h a t corresponds to the amount of braking force applied by the regenerative braking system. A s h yd r a u l i c p r e s s u r e i s f e d b a c k t o t h e p e d a l , t h e p e d a l , t h e p e d a l s t r o k e s i m u l a t o r f e e d s b a c k t o t h e m a s t e r c yl i n d e r .

THS (Toyota Hybrid System) ECU: It induces regenerative braking, and returns a signal that indicates braking force output back to the brake ECU. Hydraulic Pressure Control Unit: It passes on a corresponding amount of hydraulic fluid to a four way c yl in der.

CHAPTER 6: RESULT
Regenerative braking technology is one more positive step forward in Toyotas quest to realize the ultimate ecocar. By working in concert with previously developed electric motor technologies, its application helps Toyotas electric vehicles and h yb r i d vehicles (including the recently released prius) to achieve extended ranges and to be friendlier to the environment than ever before. At the same time, this new technology remains unobtrusively in the background; drivers b e n e f i t f r o m r e g e n e r a t i v e b r a k i n g w h i l e e n j o yi n g t h e s a m e f i r m b r a k i n g feel found in conventionally equipped vehicles.

Wheel Rotating Device.

Wheel A Rotating Device B Shafts C.D. Gearbox E Clutch G Spring - H

Shafts.

Gearbox

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7.1 Regenerative braking system using Nitinol Spring

A hydraulic regenerative braking system improves the fuel economy of Ford's F-350 Tonka 25-35% during stop-and-go driving. The system provides power during initial acceleration when demand peaks.

T h e H L A s ys t e m c o n s i s t s o f a r e v e r s i b l e h y d r a u l i c p u m p / m o t o r f r o m Eaton's Fluid Power Group (Eden Prairie, MN) coupled to the drive shaft through a clutch and two accumulators. As the driver steps on the brake, the pump/motor forces hydraulic fluid out of a low-pressure accumulator and into a high-pressure accumulator, increasing the pressure of nitrogen gas stored there to 5,000 psi. D u r i n g a c c e l e r a t i o n , t h e H L A s ys t e m s w i t c h e s f r o m t h e p u m p m o d e t o t h e m o t o r m o d e , t h e n i t r o g e n g a s f o r c e s t h e h yd r a u l i c f l u i d b a c k i n t o the low-pressure accumulator, and the pump/motor applies torque to the driveshaft through the clutch. If quick acceleration is required, the F3 5 0 ' s d i e s e l e n g i n e w o r k s w i t h t h e H L A s ys t e m

The hydraulic launch assist system in the F-350 Tonka functions as a secondary source of energy during peak power demand. It consists of a low-pressure accumulator in blue, and a high-pressure accumulator in red. The system captures energy normally dissipated as heat during breaking, stores it, and uses it later during periods of peak power demand. Eighty percent of the initial kinetic energy is returned to the vehicle. " T h e s y s t e m s t o r e s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 8 0 k J o f e n e r g y , " s a ys B r a d Bohlmann, a mechanical engineer and business development coordinator in Advanced Technology at Eaton's Fluid Power Group. "With that much energy, we can accelerate a 10,000-lb vehicle from a dead stop to between 25 and 30 miles per hour with no assistance from the vehicle's combustion engine." "Ford thinks that both electric and hydraulic regenerative systems have a f u t u r e , " s a ys J o h n B r e v i c k , a F o r d m e c h a n i c a l e n g i n e e r w o r k i n g o n t h e H L A s ys t e m . " B u t f o r h e a v y v e h i c l e s l i k e o u r 1 0 , 0 0 0 - l b F - 3 5 0 trucks, hydraulics are better at capturing lost energy than electric s yst ems." Eaton's Bohlmann explains that the real advantage of hydraulics is in its power density. "Hydraulics is capable of transferring energy very q u i c k l y , " s a ys B o h l m a n n . " T h e r a t e o f e n e r g y t r a n s f e r i s i n a h y b r i d e l e c t r i c s ys t e m o f a s i m i l a r s i z e i s m u c h l o w e r . "

Bohlmann adds that the specific vocation or driving cycle of the v e h i c l e d e t e r m i n e s w h e t h e r a h y b r i d h yd r a u l i c o r h yb r i d e l e c t r i c s y s t e m is best suited for the vehicle. "Think of hydraulics as a sprinter, p r o v i d i n g f a s t b u r s t s o f p o w e r , " h e s a y s . " A n e l e c t r i c h yb r i d i s m o r e like a marathon runner." " T h e c h a l l e n g e n o w i s t o m a k e u s e o f t h e r e g e n e r a t i v e b r a k i n g s ys t e m s e a m l e s s t o t h e c u s t o m e r , " s a ys F o r d ' s B r e v i c k . " W e s t i l l h a v e r o o m f o r i m p r o v e m e n t s a n d f e e l t h e H L A s ys t e m h a s a l o t o f p o t e n t i a l . " As for the future, Ford, Eaton, and the U.S. Environmental Protection A g e n c y ( E P A ) a r e j o i n t l y c o n d u c t i n g r e s e a r c h o n h y d r a u l i c h yb r i d vehicles, including internal combustion engines that would produce h yd raul ic pressure to drive the vehicle. Eaton signed both a technolog y license agreement and a cooperative research and development agreement with the EPA for the development of future generation s yst ems. Inertia, Force and Mass E v e r y t h i n g h a s i n e r t i a ; i f i t h a s a m a s s , i t h a s i n e r t i a . A h yb r i d reclaims energy through the fundamentals of physics. Do you remember any high school or college physics? You apply a force to move an object. The equation for this is: F=ma F being the force, m being the mass and a being the acceleration The faster you want an object to accelerate, the more force you have to appl y. Lets just look at the electric motor for now. Energy from the battery (Watts) is applied to the coil windings in the motor. These windings then produce a magnetic force on the rotor of the motor, which produces torque on the output shaft. This torque is then applied to the wheels of the car via a coupling of gears and shafts. When the wheel turns, it applies a force to the ground, which due to friction between the wheel and the ground causes the vehicle to move along the surface. T h i s i s l i k e i f yo u w e r e i n a b o a t a t a d o c k , a n d y o u g r a b b e d t h e d o c k a n d p u s h e d w i t h yo u r a r m . T h e f o r c e y o u a r e g e n e r a t i n g i s m o v i n g t h e boat relative to the location of the dock. The more force you apply, the fast yo u get the boat to move. Friction in Hybrids T h e r e i s f r i c t i o n e v e r yw h e r e i n t h e h y b r i d s ys t e m . T h e r e i s e l e c t r i c a l

friction between the atoms and electrons moving in the wires between the battery and the motor and through the motor itself. There is magnetic friction in the metal laminations that make up the magnetic circuit of the motor, as well as in the magnets again on the atomic level. Then, there is mechanical friction between every moving part, s u c h a s t h e b e a r i n g s , s e a l s , g e a r s , c h a i n s a n d s o o n . T h e b y- p r o d u c t o f friction is heat. Take your hands rub them together and your palms get w a r m . T h e f a s t e r yo u d o i t , t h e f a s t e r t h e y h e a t u p . A l s o , t h e h a r d e r they are pressed together, the faster they will heat. Friction is energy lost to heat. When all of these losses are added up, that is what determines the efficiency of the vehicle. Frictional Losses in Conventional Cars A standard car generates torque to move the wheels to drive the vehicle down the road. During this time, it is generating friction and losses. W h e n yo u a p p l y s t a n d a r d b r a k e s , i t i s j u s t a n o t h e r f r i c t i o n d e v i c e t h a t has specially designed material to handle the heat from friction, which is applied to the drums and rotors that stop the wheel from turning. The friction between the wheel and the ground stops the vehicle. This standard vehicle has frictional losses to move the vehicleand uses the fundamental behind frictional losses to stop the vehicle. So its a loselose situation. Transferring Torque Back to the Motor This inertia is the fundamental property of physics that is used to reclaim energy from the vehicle. Instead of using 100% of the foundation brakes of the vehicle, which are the friction brakes, we now let the linkages back to the motor such as the drive shafts, chains, and gears transfer the torque from the wheels back into the motor shaft. One of the unique things about most electric motors is that electrical energy can be transferred into mechanical energy and also mechanical e n e r g y c a n b e t r a n s f e r r e d b a c k i n t o e l e c t r i c a l e n e r g y. I n b o t h c a s e s , this can be done very efficiently. Thus, through the technology of the motor and motor controller, the force at the wheels becomes torque on the electric motor shaft. The magnets on the shaft of the motor (called the rotorthe moving part of the motor) move past the electric coils on the stator (the stationary part of the motor) passing the magnetic fields of the magnets through the c o i l s p r o d u c i n g e l e c t r i c i t y. T h i s e l e c t r i c i t y b e c o m e s e l e c t r i c a l e n e r g y , w h i c h i s p u m p e d b a c k t o t h e b a t t e r y. T h i s , i n t u r n , c h a r g e s t h e h y b r i d battery pack. This is where the comment regeneration or reclaiming e n e r g y c o m e s f r o m . T h a t i s t h e b a s i c s o f h o w r e g e n e r a t i o n w o r k s . H o w m u c h e n e r g y yo u can reclaim depends on a lot of factors. There are different

regeneration theories and designs, which fall into two groups: one being called parallel regen and the other called series regen, which are different from the parallel and series hybrids. These regen groups strictly are design topologies for braking systems. It also matters how many wheels you are using to reclaim energy. Most vehicles to date are front wheel drive so you can only reclaim energy from the front wheels. The back wheels still waste energy to standard friction brakes unless they are somehow connected back to the electric motor. The other factor is battery state of charge and how hard can you drive that e n e r g y b a c k i n t o t h e b a t t e r y.

C H A P T E R 7 : CONCLUSION
Theoretical investigations of a regenerative braking system show about 25% saving in fuel consumption. The lower operating and environment costs of a vehicle with regenerative braking system should make it more attractive than a conventional one. The traditional cost of the system could be r e c o v e r e d i n t h e f e w y e a r s o n l y. The exhaust emission of vehicle using the regenerative braking concept would be much less than equivalent conventional vehicles as less fuel are used for consumption. These systems are particularly suitable in developing countries such as India where buses are the preferred means of transportation within the cities.

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