PRESENTATION ON REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM

RIMT-MAEC, MANDI GOBINDGARH (Pb)

INTRODUCTION
A REGENERATIVE BRAKE is an energy Recovery mechanism which slows a vehicle or object down by converting its kinetic energy into another form, which can be either used immediately or stored until needed. This contrasts with conventional braking systems, where the excess kinetic energy is converted to heat by friction in the brake linings and therefore wasted.

Regenerative Braking is not All That New

The electric vehicle in this 1906 had regenerative braking capabilities

How Regenerative Braking Works: The Mechanical Aspect

Vehicle has forward momentum The wheels are coupled to the rotors of electric traction motors in an EV
Instead of a current being applied to the motor to turn the rotors, the rotors are turned by the wheels of the EV

The rotors experience opposing torque as current is induced in the motor coils This opposing torque slows the vehicle The generated electrical energy is stored

REGENERATIVE BRAKING DIAGRAM

PARTS USED
Big tire 1feet dia. One motor AC sewing machine. One stepper DC motor to generate electricity. LEDs. One 15mm pulley.

One steel rod.

Electric Board. Connecting wires.

Benefits of Regenerative Braking

Increase of overall energy efficiency of a vehicle
Increases vehicle range Cuts down on pollution related to electricity generation

Increases the lifespan of friction braking systems

Less use of traditional mechanical brakes leads to less wear over time

The Downsides
Added complexity of brake control system Only works for wheels connected to motors
Most vehicle operation is done in 2WD

Friction brakes are still necessary

Safety Motor braking power decreases as the kinetic energy of the vehicle decreases

Conclusion
Regenerative braking is an effective method of improving vehicle efficiency and longevity Is already in use in many EVs The technology to do it exists and is often well worth it Mostly dependent on the wider adoption of EVs or further development of hydraulic regeneration systems

Cars with Regenerative Braking

Toyota Prius Honda Insight Ford Escape Hybrid Tesla Roadster Chevy Volt
It actually does have regenerative braking*
Tesla Roadster

Toyota Prius

Thank you Abhishek Gupta Amandeep Goyal Aditya Nath Danish Mahant Raghav Khanna