On the potential of regenerative braking of electric buses as a function of their itinerary

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2012

Authors

Perrotta, D (Author) Other; Ribeiro, B (Author) Other; Rosaldo J. F. Rossetti (Author) FEUP; Afonso, JL (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: PROCEEDINGS OF EWGT 2012 - 15TH MEETING OF THE EURO WORKING GROUP ON TRANSPORTATION

Pages: 1156-1167

15th Meeting of the Euro-Working-Group-on-Transportation (EWGT)

Paris, FRANCE, SEP, 2012

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Authenticus ID: P-002-ECQ

DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.09.830

Abstract (EN): This paper proposes a mathematical model for an electric bus powertrain, implemented in a simulation platform. We intend to analyze the consumption of energy according to the route specifications and other performance measures. The potential for regenerative braking will be evaluated for different routes, since it depends significantly on them. It is expected that a "pattern" can be observed in that concerning the potential of the system to recover back some of the energy spent in its operation. Moreover, the use of supercapacitors to make this braking energy absorption is investigated. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of the Program Committee

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 12