scholarly journals Empirical Study on the Efficiency of an LPG-Supplied Range Extender for Electric Vehicles

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 3528
Author(s):  
Jakub Lasocki ◽  
Artur Kopczyński ◽  
Paweł Krawczyk ◽  
Paweł Roszczyk
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Thermal Efficiency ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
Electric Generator ◽  
Range Extender ◽  
Energy Dissipation System ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2

A range extender is an auxiliary power unit, usually consisting of an internal combustion engine and an electric generator, which is used to charge a battery of an electric vehicle in order to increase its range. This paper considers a range extender supplied with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The aim is to provide detailed data on thermal efficiency, brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC), and unit emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) in a broad spectrum of range extender operating conditions defined by rotational speed and torque. The experimental investigation has been conducted using a laboratory test stand equipped with an energy dissipation system of adjustable resistance. Measurement results, including fuel flow rate, were processed using custom algorithm for generating maps, i.e., two-dimensional dependencies of the considered parameters on the rotational speed and torque. The maps obtained for LPG supply were compared with those for gasoline supply. The results demonstrated feasibility of LPG-supplied range extender. Its BSFC and thermal efficiency were at a comparable level to those obtained for gasoline supply, but with less CO2 emission. The empirical data collected has been adopted in the simulation of extended-range electric vehicle in a driving cycle, showing the potential of utilizing the results of this study.

Energy management of electric and hybrid vehicles dependent on powertrain configuration

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogdan Varga
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Hybrid Vehicle ◽  
Hybrid Vehicles ◽  
Electric Machine ◽  
Range Extender

AbstractElectric and hybrid vehicles are going to become the most reliable source of transport for future years. The CO2 and NOx targets in Euro 6 normative puts the producers of vehicles in a dilemma, whether to adapt the internal combustion engines further, or to develop hybrid or electric power trains that are going to reach the pollution limit of the future norms or to go below that. Before acting a well-developed strategy in determining the optimum power flow has to be developed by producers; CRUISE software is a tool with the unique and special characteristics to determine the optimum in this highly important area.Whether electric vehicle, electric vehicle with range extender or a hybrid with CVT or planetary gearbox, the complexity of the mathematical modules remains the same, giving the developer the possibility to create complex functions and distinctive characteristics for each component of the vehicle.With such a powerful tool it becomes extremely easy to evaluate the energy flow in all directions, from electric machine to the battery, from electric machine to the power generator, and from the electric machine to the internal combustion engine. Applying to the (Electric Vehicle, Electric Vehicle with Range Extender, Hybrid vehicle with CVT, Hybrid vehicle with planetary gear set) the ECE-15 in a virtual environment (urban driving cycle) the simulation results show a different usage, rate of storage and efficiency concerning the energy, this being dependent of the power train configuration in most part.

Environmental, Energetic and Economic Analysis about the Energy Source for a Vehicle with Typical Portuguese Urban Use

2010 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. 129-139
Author(s):  
André M. Dias ◽  
João C.S.S. Barros ◽  
Luís M.V. Serrano
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Market Price ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Hybrid Vehicle ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Electric Generator ◽  
Economical Analysis ◽  
The Impact

The main motivation for the present work was the idea to project and build a car, with a hybrid source of power, based on an electric engine, a group of batteries and a source of energy that can be a combustion engine with an electric generator, a fuel-cell or other. The main use of this vehicle was on an urban circuit, but allowing it to make broader circuits. The purpose of this task was to select, with a sustained study, what are the solutions for the source of energy for that kind of vehicle, considering the environmental, energetic and economical perspectives. The main project idea was to make a hybrid vehicle, with a higher autonomy than a simple electric vehicle, with a lower consumption as possible, and as cleaner and quiet as an electric vehicle can be. With this idea in mind, the future user can have an economic vehicle, with lower pollution emissions which can be used also in other voyages, because it has higher autonomy and can be refuelled more easily. In order to achieve the objectives of this work, it was made a research about the life cycle impacts considering several possible energetic choices. Based in three different international studies it was tried to make the proper connection to the Portuguese reality. This involved the extrapolation of the results obtained for other possibilities not mentioned as, for instance, the impact of the electricity production, based in the Portuguese data. For the energetic analysis, several scenarios were made, based on the higher heating value of the different fuels possibilities and on the thermal efficiency of different technologic arrangements. It was made a consumption determination, and a comparative analysis could be done for the several hypotheses that were at stake. Assuming a typical urban vehicle, with places for four persons, and taking into account the actual vehicles reality, the determination of the fuel consumption of that kind of vehicle were made, with similar weight and dimensions characteristics. This evaluation gives the total energy necessary for a vehicle of this kind and the percentage of electric energy that can be saved and also the percentage that has to be used. This can give the quantity of energy that has to be produced to assure that the car can move in urban and extra-urban typical journeys. Considering the energy consumption and how much it costs and the market price for engines, it is possible to make an economical analysis for the several possibilities. Taken into account the several results obtained, for the different choices that were object of the present study, it could be concluded about the choice for better source of energy to generate electric energy for propulsion to the hybrid vehicle.

scholarly journals Development of the range extender for a 48 V electric vehicle

2019 ◽  
Vol 177 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-121
Author(s):  
Marcin NOGA
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Hybrid Electric Vehicle ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Maximum Output Power ◽  
Operating Voltage ◽  
Maximum Output ◽  
Nickel Metal ◽  
Nickel Metal Hydride ◽  
Range Extender

The article deals with the concept, development and results of preliminary tests of a range extender for an electric light commercial vehicle Melex with a 48 V electrical system. The purpose of the project is to build a prototype of the range extender powered by an internal combustion engine that will increase the range of the vehicle with electric drive, and at the same time will be characterized by a high efficiency and low exhaust emissions. The developed range extender is a combination of a 163cc single-cylinder combustion engine with a generator joined through a ribbed belt transmission. The 3-phase generator from a heavy-duty vehicle was used. In order to match the output voltage of the generator to the system voltage of the electric vehicle, an external adjustable regulator and a rectifier bridge with an increased operating voltage were used. The range extender was attached to a body of the electric vehicle by means of a welded frame made of thin-walled steel profiles. Initial tests of the developed range extender showed its proper interaction with both the lead-acid battery of the vehicle as well as with the nickel-metal hydride battery (NiMH) adapted to 48 V voltage from a hybrid electric vehicle. A maximum output power exceeding 2 kW was obtained. Maximum value of the overall efficiency of the range extender reaches up to 18.8%, which is a high value considering the small size of the used engine and the type of generator. The directions for further development of the range extender were also revealed in this paper.

scholarly journals Parameters selection of extended-range electric vehicle supplied with alternative fuel

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 00073 ◽  
Author(s):  
Artur Kopczyński ◽  
Paweł Krawczyk ◽  
Jakub Lasocki
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Alternative Fuel ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
Range Extender ◽  
Parameters Selection ◽  
Extended Range ◽  
Gas Consumption ◽  
Battery Energy ◽  
Selection Of

In this paper modelling of extended-range electric vehicle powertrain. The model consists of sub-models of the investigated vehicle with its resistance forces, traction electric motor, range extender supplied with alternative fuel, and Li-Ion battery. Working point parameters of the range extender engine were defined to achieve low liquefied petroleum gas consumption. The model allowed to study possible parameters of vehicle range extender and battery size. The results show the higher influence of range extender power than battery energy capacity on the vehicle range. The defined range extender and battery parameters allow to significantly extend the vehicle range with low fuel consumption. This research provided ground for the further investigation of range extender control strategies.

scholarly journals Experimental Analysis of Solar Assisted Refrigerating Electric Vehicle

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 305-315
Author(s):  
Surender Kumar ◽  
R.S. Bharj
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Load Condition ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Maximum Speed ◽  
Hybrid Energy ◽  
Full Load ◽  
Energy Mode ◽  
Battery Bank

Most refrigerating systems are driven by an internal combustion engine that increased the conventional vehicle's oil consumption and tailpipe emissions. The solar-assisted refrigerating electric vehicle (SAREV) system powered by a hybrid energy mode has been designed. The hybrid energy (solar + grid) was stored in the battery bank to complete this vehicle's necessary functions. The PV panels are prominently incorporated into this vehicle rooftop to charge the battery bank. In this study, the integrated system was driven by a hybrid energy mode that reducing the wastage and deterioration during temporary storage and transportation in different areas. The performance of the integrated system was tested under different operating conditions. The effect of load variation on maximum speed and travelling distance of vehicle was analyzed. The battery bank charging and discharge performance were studied with and without solar energy. The refrigerator was consuming 116 Wh energy per day to maintain a -12 oC lower temperature on the no-load condition at the higher thermostat position. The refrigerator was run continuously for 4-6 days on battery bank energy and 7-10 days on the full load condition of hybrid energy. The vehicle was travelling at a maximum of 23 km/h speed on full load condition. The vehicle needed torque 14-16 N-m at the initial phase for each load condition. Torque demand was decreasing with the increasing speed of the vehicle. The full-charged battery bank's initial voltage was 51.04 V, and the cut-off voltage was 46.51 V. The vehicle was covering a distance of 62.4 km with the battery bank alone at full load condition. It was travelling 68.3 km distance with hybrid energy mode. The vehicle's integrated system was the best in maintaining battery performance, power contribution capability, and drive range enhancement.

The Effect of Methane and Carbon Dioxide Ratio in the Biogas to the Fuel Consumption of 2 Stroke Single Cylinder (63 cc) Engine of 750 Watt Electric Generator

2021 ◽  
Vol 877 ◽  
pp. 166-171
Author(s):  
I Wayan Guna Wijaya ◽  
Tjokorda Gde Tirta Nindhia ◽  
I Wayan Surata ◽  
Ni Made Dewi Dian Sukmawati
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Compression Pressure ◽  
Single Cylinder ◽  
Electric Generator ◽  
Combustible Gas ◽  
Compact Size ◽  
Small House ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2

The 2 stroke single cylinder (63 cc) engine of 750 watt electric generator is very popular in the application because providing enough amount of electricity for small house hold with compact size, light weight with reasonable price. Usually this type of electric generator is fuelled with gasoline that mixed with oil as lubricant. The cylinder volume of the engine is usually around 63 cc. This type of engine can be fuelled with biogas with addition component to mix biogas together with air and lubricant, and set the compression pressure at 10 bar. Biogas mainly contain methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), moisture (H2O), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). The CH4 is combustible gas and can be used as a fuel for internal combustion engine. Moisture and H2S are easily removed from biogas. To remove CO2 from biogas is about difficult and costly, therefore acceptable content of CO2 in the biogas should be investigate related with the fuel consumption. This research is conducted to understand the influent of ratio CH4 and CO2 in the biogas to fuel consumption of the 2 stroke single cylinder engine of 750 watt electric generator. The variations ratio of CH4 and CO2 were obtained from anaerobic digester with batch system. The results indicate that the CH4 and CO2 ration in the range 1.667-1.967 will yield optimum efficiency that reach biogas consumption in the range of 9.1-9.8 liter/minute.

scholarly journals A Review of Range Extender Technologies in Electric Vehicles

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Evelyn Evelyn ◽  
Abd. Rashid Abd. Aziz ◽  
Poetro Lebdo Sambegoro ◽  
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◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Hybrid Electric Vehicle ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Limited Range ◽  
Engine Fuel ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Range Extender ◽  
Transportation Sector ◽  
Working Principle

With the increasing global concern on negative environmental effect from the transportation sector, conventional automobile technologies will not be viable for much longer. Countries like the EU and China have introduced emission related regulations which are stricter than ever. This has compelled automotive manufacturer to turn to Electric Vehicles (EV) as the most effective solution to this issue. There are mainly two types of EV, namely Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). Both has its own strength and shortcomings, BEV with zero emission but limited range while HEV has better range at the expense of higher emission. Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) provides a midpoint between these options. This option provides the best of both worlds by allowing users to switch between both systems depending on the vehicle’s operating condition. This paper aims to presents a variety of Range Extender (RE) configurations based on its working principle and type of fuel used. Internal combustion engine, fuel cell, and microturbine are what RE is commonly powered by. The advantages and disadvantages are evaluated and compared to determine the optimal option. It was concluded that depending on fuel availability, space, and efficiency requirement, each configuration has its own merit.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF GAS ENGINE, CONVERTED ON THE BASIS OF DIESELS D-120 OR D-144 ENGINES TO WORK FOR ON LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

2019 ◽  
pp. 2-8
Author(s):  
Serhii Kovalov
Keyword(s):  
Combustion Chamber ◽  
Compression Ratio ◽  
Diesel Engines ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Motor Fuel ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
Gas Engine ◽  
Chamber Volume ◽  
Motor Fuels ◽  
Dynamic Cycle

The expediency of using vehicles of liquefied petroleum gas as a motor fuel, as com-pared with traditional liquid motor fuels, in particular with diesel fuel, is shown. The advantages of converting diesel engines into gas ICEs with forced ignition with respect to conversion into gas diesel engines are substantiated. The analysis of methods for reducing the compression ratio in diesel engines when converting them into gas ICEs with forced ignition has been carried out. It is shown that for converting diesel engines into gas ICEs with forced ignition, it is advisable to use the Otto thermo-dynamic cycle with a decrease in the geometric degree of compression. The choice is grounded and an open combustion chamber in the form of an inverted axisymmetric “truncated cone” is developed. The proposed shape of the combustion chamber of a gas internal combustion engine for operation in the LPG reduces the geometric compression ratio of D-120 and D-144 diesel engines with an unseparated spherical combustion chamber, which reduces the geometric compression ratio from ε = 16,5 to ε = 9,4. The developed form of the combustion chamber allows the new diesel pistons or diesel pistons which are in operation to be in operation to be refined, instead of making special new gas pistons and to reduce the geometric compression ratio of diesel engines only by increasing the combustion chamber volume in the piston. This method of reducing the geometric degree of compression using conventional lathes is the most technologically advanced and cheap, as well as the least time consuming. Keywords: self-propelled chassis SSh-2540, wheeled tractors, diesel engines D-120 and D-144, gas engine with forced ignition, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compression ratio of the internal com-bustion engine, vehicles operating in the LPG.

CONVERTING THE VEHICLE BY REPLACING THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

2019 ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Gryshchuk ◽  
Volodymyr Hladchenko ◽  
Uriy Overchenko
Keyword(s):  
Internal Combustion Engine ◽  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Electric Motor ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Internal Combustion ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Sales Forecasts ◽  
Financial Investments ◽  
Near Future

This article looks at some comparative statistics on the development and use of electric vehicles (hereinafter referred to as EM) as an example of sales and future sales forecasts for EM in countries that focus on environmental conservation. Examples of financial investments already underway and to be made in the near future by the largest automakers in the development and distribution of EM in the world are given. Steps are taken to improve the environmental situation in countries (for example, the prohibition of entry into the city center), the scientific and applied problem of improving the energy efficiency and environmental safety of the operation of wheeled vehicles (hereinafter referred to as the CTE). The basic and more widespread schemes of conversion of the internal combustion engine car (hereinafter -ICE) to the electric motor car (by replacing the gasoline or diesel electric motor), as well as the main requirements that must be observed for the safe use and operation of the electric vehicle. The problem is solved by justifying the feasibility of re-equipment of the KTZ by replacing the internal combustion engine with an electric motor. On the basis of the statistics collected by the State Automobile Transit Research Institute on the number of issued conclusions of scientific and technical expertise regarding the approval of the possibility of conversion of a car with an internal combustion engine (gasoline or diesel) to a car with an electric motor (electric vehicle), the conclusions on the feasibility of such conclusion were made. Keywords: electricvehicles, ecological safety, electricmotor, statistics provided, car, vehicle by replacing.

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