Investigation of Electric / Compressed Air Hybrid Powertrain for Light Vehicle Propulsion

This project consists of two systems (Electric and Compressed Air) working together to power a vehicle. The electric system is the primary system and if its power source is depleted then the compressed air system can provide power for hours to get the vehicle to the next refilling station. The two systems are recharged during deceleration of the vehicle and during operation of the air system. During operation of the air system the expelled air will travel to a compressor which will refill the tank and then on to an electric generator which will recharge the electric system. When both systems are near discharged then the vehicle can be recharged/refilled at a recharging/refilling station. The multiple layers of redundancy are built into the design by having two separate systems and the electric system separated into two systems. The air system also has the capability of being separated into two systems if needed.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ibrahim Dincer

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Partner:

Antrobus Consulting Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

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