Hybrid vehicle simulation for a turbogenerator-based power-train

Abstract The potential of the turbogenerator-based power-train for hybrid vehicles is described. Data from a small gas turbine, a prototype high-speed generator and an advanced lead-acid battery pack show that the ‘turboelectric’ concept is feasible and can provide a viable road transport solution w...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part D, Journal of automobile engineering Journal of automobile engineering, 1998-01, Vol.212 (5), p.357-368
Main Authors: Leontopoulos, C, Etemad, M. R., Pullen, K. R., Lamperth, M. U.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air pollution control
Applied sciences
Drives
Electric power supplies to apparatus
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical machines
Energy
Energy efficiency
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Engines and turbines
Environmental protection
Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc
Exact sciences and technology
Exhaust gases
Gas emissions
Laws and legislation
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
Shafts, couplings, clutches, brakes
Special rotating machines
Turbogenerators
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Summary:Abstract The potential of the turbogenerator-based power-train for hybrid vehicles is described. Data from a small gas turbine, a prototype high-speed generator and an advanced lead-acid battery pack show that the ‘turboelectric’ concept is feasible and can provide a viable road transport solution which will comply with the stringent environmental legislation. The simulation results show improved overall vehicle efficiencies due to the implementation of regenerative braking capability. Most importantly the lean combustion of the gas-turbine engine with a suitable energy control strategy can provide lower emissions than ultra-low-emission vehicle (ULEV) limits, while an acceptable zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) driving range can be achieved for city centres.
ISSN:0954-4070
2041-2991
DOI:10.1243/0954407981526028