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Automobile Energy Harvesting Technologies II

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Transportation and Future Mobility".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 September 2022) | Viewed by 2176

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Electric Machines and Drives Research Center, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Changwon, Korea
Interests: energy harvesting; shock absorbers; electric propulsion system; electric vehicles; automobile generators
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Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Changwon, Korea
Interests: materials; piezoelectric ceramic

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Dear Colleagues,

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) is significantly increasing today; at this rate, it is expected that the number of electric cars on the road could be as high as 200 million in 2030. However, the major challenge concerns the expensive but low specific energy battery. In addition to developing cutting-edge battery technology, self-powered vehicle or automobile energy harvesting has also gained tremendous attention over the past two decades. Harvestable energy is stored in batteries for use when needed, hence extending the driving hour of EVs.

The Special Issue will collect papers from authors with professional experience in “Automobile Energy Harvesting Technologies”. Submissions to the Special Issue may address the following, or related topics:

  • Regenerative braking technology;
  • Vehicle thermal energy harvesting;
  • Vibrational energy harvesting (from suspension systems or road);
  • Piezoelectric energy harvesting.

All submissions will undergo the regular peer review and editorial procedures before publication in the journal. We look forward to your contributions or any questions that you may have.

Dr. Yon-Do Chun
Dr. Soon-Jong Jeong
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • energy harvesting
  • regenerative braking 
  • thermal energy harvesting
  • electromagnetic shock absorber
  • piezoelectric energy harvesting

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13 pages, 2526 KiB  
Article
Design of a 120 W Electromagnetic Shock Absorber for Motorcycle Applications
by Vu-Khanh Tran, Pil-Wan Han and Yon-Do Chun
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(17), 8688; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12178688 - 30 Aug 2022
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Abstract
Based on the shock absorber size and power and power density limitations in motorcycle application, a linear permanent magnet machine for a regenerative suspension system that recovers the kinetic energy originating from shock absorber vibration is investigated. To achieve the target power of [...] Read more.
Based on the shock absorber size and power and power density limitations in motorcycle application, a linear permanent magnet machine for a regenerative suspension system that recovers the kinetic energy originating from shock absorber vibration is investigated. To achieve the target power of 120 W, several design parameters were investigated. The eight-slot eight-pole combination was used due to its high power density. A hybrid permanent magnet structure was implemented which was a combination of a classical Halbach array and iron spacers. In addition, the dimensions of the permanent magnet, and stator inner radius were parametrically studied to enhance the air-gap flux density and coil volume, which are the main factors affecting performance. The detailed design generated 124 W of average power under the rated condition, assuming a vibration speed of 0.157 m/s. Despite the satisfaction of the output power and power density, the large magnetic force caused by the interaction between the iron core and permanent magnet is the main drawback of this design, which has a negative impact on driving safety and comfort. To commercialize the suggested device, additional studies will focus on size, electromagnetic reduction, as well as road test performance. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Automobile Energy Harvesting Technologies II)
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