Title :
Hybrid sources for train traction: Wind generator, solar panel and supercapacitors
Author :
Becherif, M. ; Ayad, M.Y. ; Henni, A. ; Aboubou, A.
Author_Institution :
FEMTO-ST/FCLab, UTBM Univ., Belfort, France
Abstract :
The classic storage element in electric vehicle consists of accumulators, which allow a relatively high autonomy, but their power capability is moderately compromised. On the other hand, the capacitors have high power capability and they can hence only be considered for applications which require little energy. There was thus a lack, in means of storage energy for high power applications, between the batteries and capacitors that supercapacitors (SCs) try to minimize. This paper deals with the conception of an embedded power source using supercapacitors which are charged by means of Unit Power Factor (UPF) electronic converter. These supercapacitors ensure the power supply of an electrical network miniature rail of 150W by using sliding mode principle control. The operating principle of this device and some simulation results obtained under Saber software and experimental results are presented.
Keywords :
hybrid electric vehicles; power engineering computing; power factor; secondary cells; solar cells; supercapacitors; traction; variable structure systems; Saber software; accumulators; electric vehicle; electronic converter; embedded power source; hybrid sources; power 150 W; sliding mode principle control; solar panel; storage element; supercapacitors; train traction; unit power factor; wind generator; Choppers; Inductance; Rectifiers; Supercapacitors; Voltage control; Voltage measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conference and Exhibition (EnergyCon), 2010 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Manama
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-9378-4
DOI :
10.1109/ENERGYCON.2010.5771763