Characterisation of micro turbine generator as a range extender using an automotive drive cycle for series hybrid electric vehicle application

Shah, Raja Mazuir Raja Ahsan and McGordon, Andrew and Rahman, Mostafiz and Amor-Segan, Mark and Jennings, Paul (2020) Characterisation of micro turbine generator as a range extender using an automotive drive cycle for series hybrid electric vehicle application. Applied Thermal Engineering, 184. p. 116302. ISSN 1359-4311

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Abstract

This study investigated a micro turbine generator (MTG) as a range extender for a series hybrid electric vehicle application for a range of constant and dynamic power demand strategies. The power demands were calculated through a mathematical model based on a specific vehicle platform using the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC). The power demands were then used to characterize the MTG in a controlled test environment. Each of the strategies produced interesting results in terms of fuel consumption, specific emissions, net efficiency, and power responses. The experimental results revealed the lowest specific emissions, and fuel consumption while the MTG operated at constant power demand. One of the dynamic power demand strategies also produced low fuel consumption, but with higher specific emissions. Although exhaust emissions in each strategy were well below the Euro 6c limits. These results indicate the potential of MTG as a range extender in a series hybrid vehicle. Even, the MTG can be operated dynamically with relatively low fuel consumption and very low specific emissions, compared to the traditional approach of a constant power demand.

Item Type: Article
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.116302
Dates:
DateEvent
3 November 2020Accepted
8 November 2020Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords: Hybrid vehicle, Micro gas turbine, Energy storage, Validation, Propulsion system
Subjects: CAH10 - engineering and technology > CAH10-01 - engineering > CAH10-01-02 - mechanical engineering
CAH10 - engineering and technology > CAH10-01 - engineering > CAH10-01-10 - others in engineering
Divisions: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment > School of Engineering and the Built Environment
Depositing User: Dr Mostafiz Rahman
Date Deposited: 02 Sep 2022 13:49
Last Modified: 02 Sep 2022 13:49
URI: https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/13521

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