Regenerative Braking System Project


Regenerative Braking System Project report

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Regenerative Braking System Project

Regenerative Braking System Project


Abstract: Most brakes commonly use friction between two surfaces pressed together to convert the kinetic energy of the moving object into heat, though other methods of energy conversion may be employed as all the energy here is being distributed in the form of heat. Regenerative braking converts much of the energy to electrical energy, which may be stored for later use. Driving an automobile involves many braking events, due to which higher energy losses takes place, with greater potential savings. With buses, taxis, delivery vans and so on there is even more potential for economy. As we know that the regenerative braking, the efficiency is improved as it results in an increase in energy output for a given energy input to a vehicle. The amount of work done by the engine of the vehicle is reduced, in turn reducing the amount of energy required to drive the vehicle. The objective of our project is to study this new type of braking system that can recollect much of the car’s kinetic energy and convert it into electrical energy or mechanical energy. We are also going to make a working model of regenerative braking to illustrate the process of conversion of energy from one form to another. Regenerative braking converts a fraction amount of total kinetic energy into mechanical or electrical energy but with further study and research in near future it can play a vital role in saving the non-renewable sources of energy.A brake is a mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy from a moving system. It is used for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, wheel, axle, or to prevent its motion, most often accomplished by means of friction. The term ‘Braking’ in a moving vehicle means the application of the brakes to reduce its speed or stop its movement, usually by depressing a pedal. The braking distance is the distance between the time the brakes are applied and the time the vehicle comes to a complete stop. In braking systems on conventional vehicles, friction is used to counteract the forward momentum of a moving vehicle. As the brake pads rub against the wheels or a disc that is connected to the axles, excessive heat energy is created. This heat energy dissipates into the air